Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan officially set for UFC Vegas 118 on June 7

The UFC has officially announced a middleweight bout between Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan for UFC Vegas 118 on June 7, 2026. Both fighters are established contenders in the 185-pound division. The matchup pits Allen's well-rounded skill set against Shahbazyan's striking power. No further details about the card or bout positioning were provided in the announcement. The post invited fans to predict the winner via reactions.