Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan officially booked 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. The matchup pits two skilled middleweights against each other in what promises to be an important divisional fight. Allen has been on a strong winning streak in the middleweight division, while Shahbazyan looks to rebound and climb back into contention. The fight is expected to have rankings implications for the winner. No additional details about the card or venue were provided in the announcement.