The UFC has officially announced two new bouts for UFC Vegas 118 on June 6th. In the bantamweight division, Bryce Mitchell (9-3 UFC) will face Victor Henry (4-2 UFC). Additionally, flyweight prospect Imanol Rodriguez (1-0 UFC) will take on veteran Matt Schnell (7-8 UFC). Both fighters' UFC records show Mitchell and Schnell coming off challenging stretches, while Henry and Rodriguez look to build momentum in their respective divisions.
The UFC has officially added two bouts to UFC Vegas 118, scheduled for June 6th, featuring a pair of bantamweight and flyweight matchups with meaningful divisional stakes on both sides.
Bryce Mitchell, known as "Thug Nasty," enters the bantamweight contest carrying an 18-4-0 overall record and a 9-3 mark inside the UFC. The 31-year-old southpaw from the United States trains out of Barata MMA and stands five-foot-ten with a 70-inch reach. Mitchell is one of the more dangerous grapplers in the division, averaging 3.24 takedowns per 15 minutes while connecting on an impressive 59 percent of his significant strikes.
His opponent, Victor Henry — nicknamed "La Mangosta" — brings a wealth of experience to the matchup with an overall record of 25-7-0 and a 4-2 UFC ledger. The 39-year-old switch-stance fighter out of UWF USA is one of the most prolific strikers in the bantamweight division, averaging a notable 7.17 significant strikes landed per minute at 53 percent accuracy. The five-foot-seven Henry has a 68-inch reach.
The co-feature drops to flyweight, where prospect Imanol Rodriguez, sitting 1-0 in the UFC, faces veteran Matt "Danger" Schnell. Schnell, 36, carries a 17-10-0 overall record and a 7-8 UFC mark. The orthodox fighter from Fortis MMA stands five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach and averages 4.07 significant strikes per minute. He also presents a submission threat, posting 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Mitchell's elite grappling will be tested against Henry's high-volume striking, setting up a sharp stylistic contrast at bantamweight.
- A win for Henry, at 39, would further validate his UFC resurgence and keep him in divisional conversations.
- Schnell, despite a tough recent run, brings significant experience to counter the still-developing Rodriguez in the flyweight bout.
- Both matchups carry real stakes for fighters looking to either reverse a difficult stretch or solidify early momentum.
