Gabriel Bonfim defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45 across all three cards) in the UFC Vegas 118 main event. Brendan Allen edged Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision in the co-main event, while Tom Nolan, Bryce Mitchell, Ivo Baranjevski, Alessandro Costa, Marcus McGee, Edgar Chairez, Chelsea Chandler, Joanderson Brito, Jaysla Chaves, and Ketlen Souza all picked up victories on the card.
Gabriel Bonfim delivered a dominant performance at UFC Vegas 118 on June 7, 2026, defeating Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision with scores of 50-45 across all three judges' scorecards to claim the main event victory. In the co-main event, Brendan Allen edged Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision, capping a card that also saw wins for Tom Nolan, Bryce Mitchell, Ivo Baranjevski, Alessandro Costa, Marcus McGee, Edgar Chairez, Chelsea Chandler, Joanderson Brito, Jaysla Chaves, and Ketlen Souza.
Bonfim, known as "Marretinha," improved his professional record to 19-1-0 with the victory. The 28-year-old Brazilian welterweight, ranked tenth in the division, trains out of Bonfim Brothers and stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach. He has built his reputation as a well-rounded threat, averaging 4.61 significant strikes per minute at 46 percent accuracy while also posing a constant grappling danger, recording 3.6 takedowns and 1.4 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Bonfim's commanding 50-45 sweep over a former welterweight champion signals a major push up the 170-pound rankings for the tenth-ranked contender.
- Allen's co-main event victory keeps him relevant in a stacked middleweight division, adding another notable name to his record.
- The depth of results across the card — more than ten fighters picking up wins — reshapes the lower and middle tiers of several divisions heading into the summer schedule.
