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

The UFC has officially announced a middleweight bout between Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan for June 7, 2026, at UFC Vegas 118. Both fighters will look to improve their standings in the division with this matchup. Allen has been on a strong run in the middleweight division, while Shahbazyan is a former highly-touted prospect looking to reestablish himself as a top contender. The announcement was made official through UFC channels. The post included a poll asking fans to predict the winner, though specific details about either fighter's current streak or ranking were not provided.