UFC Vegas 118: Muhammad vs. Bonfim – Full Results and Highlights
Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the familiar confines of the Meta APEX for a 12-fight UFC Vegas 118 card, headlined by a high-stakes welterweight clash.
In the main event of the evening, former 170-pound titleholder Belal Muhammad will look to defend his top-five ranking against surging 11th-ranked contender Gabriel Bonfim.
Looking to lock in another shot at the division’s top prize, Muhammad will look to snap a two-fight losing skid after coming up short against Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry. Meanwhile, Bonfim is seeking the biggest win of his career after putting together a four-fight win streak inside the Octagon.
The co-main event features a similar story as No. 4 ranked middleweight standout Brendan Allen puts his spot on the line against Edmen Shahbazyan, a fight currently sitting outside the top 15. With a win in ‘Sin City,’ Shahbazyan could put himself in a prime spot for a future title shot while simultaneously bouncing ‘All In’ out of the title picture.
Rounding out the UFC Vegas 118 main card is the return of Bryce Mitchell, who looks to build off his big win over Said Nurmagomedov last year. Standing in his way is Santiago Luna, an undefeated fighter boasting a 2-0 record under the UFC banner.
UFC Vegas 118 Main Card
- Welterweight Bout: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim
- Middleweight Bout.: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbayzan
- Lightweight Bout: Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan
- Bantamweight Bout: Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna
- Catchweight (130lbs) Bout: Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa
- Light Heavyweight Bout: Iwo Baraniewiski vs. Junior Tafa
UFC Vegas 118 Prelims
- Bantamweight Bout: Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis
- Flyweight Bout: Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1.
- Bantamweight Bout: Chelsea Chandler def. Priscilla Cachoeira via submission (arm bar) at 2:42 of Round 1.
- Featherweight Bout: Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt via submission (ninja choke) at 4:19 of Round 1.
- Flyweight Bout: Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28).
- Strawweight Bout: Ketlen Souza def. Ariane Carnelossi via KO (head kick) at 1:34 of Round 1.
