Brazilian welterweight Gabriel Bonfim defeated former champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 118 on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
All three judges scored the bout 50-45 in favor of Bonfim, who controlled the five-round fight with precise striking and effective takedown defense, according to mmafighting.
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The victory extended Bonfim's winning streak to five fights and is expected to move him into the No. 5 spot in the UFC welterweight rankings, previously held by Muhammad.
Muhammad struggled to implement his wrestling game and absorbed significant damage over 25 minutes.
The loss marked his third consecutive defeat since winning the welterweight title in July 2024.
After the fight, Bonfim showed respect to Muhammad by inviting him into the post-fight interview. He then issued a challenge to his next target.
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"Jack Maddalena, stay ready," Bonfim said through a Portuguese translator. "You're right there.
You're my next opponent. I just got to the top 5, and I want to be active.
You're next."
The event also coincided with notable activity on Polymarket, where users placed bets on fight outcomes and the NHL Stanley Cup Finals, as reported by oregonlive.
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