“A New Contender” – Gabriel Bonfim Dominates Belal Muhammad

In the biggest opportunity of his MMA career, Gabriel Bonfim fought the best performance he’s ever had in his career, defeating former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in the UFC Vegas 118 main event.

Muhammad got off to a head start in the opening frame, working well with his strikes despite being on the back foot. Bonfim, however, managed to string things well together, landing strong strikes late in the round to add to the pressure. Bonfim continued this in the second, landing some power while mixing in leg kicks to slow the former champ down.

Muhammad looked for a takedown at the start of round three, but Bonfim was able to stuff it.

Gabriel Bonfim Dominates Belal Muhammad In UFC Vegas 118 Main Event

Likely 50-45 Bonfim

A new contender in a division stacked with contenders. This is the deepest that the welterweight division has ever been.

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) June 7, 2026

50-45 on all cards 💀

— Alexander K Lee (@AlexanderKLee) June 7, 2026

Ate him alive with jabs and calf kicks. Career best win and performance by Gabriel Bonfim. 50-45. Tough skid for Belal, 170 is crazy right now.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) June 7, 2026

That is what you call a breakout performance! Gabriel Bonfim is an instant title contender with that victory. #UFCVegas118

— Korean John (@KoreanJohn_) June 7, 2026

Bonfim calls out JDM & says he next. JDM about to get whooped 3 times in a row too

— MMA Joey (@MMAJOEYC) June 7, 2026

Great performance from Gabriel Bonfim now top 5!

— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) June 7, 2026

Bonfim has now won five straight and is 7-1 in the UFC. He came into this fight off a finish of Randy Brown this past November.

Muhammad has now lost three straight since winning the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304. He came into this fight after losing the title to Jack Della Maddalena and losing to Ian Machado Garry in 2025.