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  • “A New Contender” – Gabriel Bonfim Dominates Belal Muhammad

    “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

    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.

  • “Put Some Respect…” – Brendan Allen Batters Edmen Shahabzyan

    “Put Some Respect…” – Brendan Allen Batters Edmen Shahabzyan

    Though taking a fight against an unranked fighter was a risk, Brendan Allen delivered a statement victory over Edmen Shahbazyan in the UFC Vegas 118 co-main event, solidifying his status in the UFC middleweight title picture.

    Allen got off to a strong start, controlling things with his striking. He continued to try to pressure, but Shahbazyan ensured Allen couldn’t get a takedown. The “Golden Boy” then scored multiple strong shots in the closing stages of round one.

    The two continued to trade in the second, but Allen’s power picked up, landing some harsh blows that did damage to Shahbazyan. That story remained in the third, as Allen’s punching power left Shahbazyan a bloody mess.

    Allen ultimately came away with the decision win, dropping just one round on one judge’s scorecard and sweeping on the other two.

    Brendan Allen Beats, Bloodies Edmen Shahabzyan At UFC Vegas 118

    Allen has now won three straight and 10 of his last 12 fights. He came into this bout off a short-notice victory over Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Vancouver main event this past October.

    Shahbazyan sees a three-fight win streak snapped with this defeat.

  • Bryce Mitchell Nabs Last-Second Submission Of Santiago Luna

    Bryce Mitchell Nabs Last-Second Submission Of Santiago Luna

    It’s felt like a while since Bryce Mitchell scored a finish, let alone one via submission, but that happened at UFC Vegas 118. With less than 10 seconds left, “Thug Nasty” scored a submission victory over Santiago Luna.

    While Luna attempted to take control early with his striking, Mitchell took over and just about dominated the first round with his grappling, controlling the action on the ground. Mitchell, in fact, spent most of the first two rounds on top, working Luna over with his positioning and preventing Luna from using his striking skillset.

    Luna appeared to take control in the grappling department with a takedown in the third round. Mitchell, however, quickly found a way to reverse the position and get back to business. Eventually, he locked up an arm-triangle choke on Luna, forcing a submission with under 10 seconds remaining.

    Bryce Mitchell Submits Santiago Luna At UFC Vegas 118

    Mitchell has now won two straight — making him 2-0 at bantamweight — and three of his last four in the Octagon. This was Mitchell’s first finish since defeating Kron Gracie at UFC 310. This also marks his first submission win in the UFC since his twister of Matt Sayles in 2019.

    This marks the first loss of Luna’s MMA career, entering this fight 8-0. He is now 2-1 in the UFC after scoring a finish of Quang Le and a decision over Angel Pacheco.

  • Iwo Baraniewski Gets Another Finish In Under 90 Seconds

    Iwo Baraniewski Gets Another Finish In Under 90 Seconds

    Make it another quick finish for Iwo Baraniewski, as he made easy work of Junior Tafa to kick off the UFC Vegas 118 main card.

    The two were slow to start, with Tafa notably pinning Baraniewski briefly against the fence. That quickly changed, with things returning to the center of the Octagon, where Baraniewski landed multiple leg kicks.

    The kicks seemed to bother Tafa, with one hurting him so much that he fell to the ground. Baraniewski jumped right on Tafa, landing ground-and-pound until the referee stepped in.

    Iwo Baraniewski Quickly Stops Junior Tafa At UFC Vegas 118

    Baraniewski now extends his undefeated record to 9-0, including a 3-0 UFC record. After earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, Baraniewski scored quick finishes of Ibo Aslan and Austen Lane, with none of his UFC wins (or his DWCS win) going past 90 seconds.

    Tafa falls to 7-6 in MMA. The kickboxer took this fight on short notice after scoring a first-round finish of Kevin Christian at UFC Perth last month.

  • MMA Community Debates The Finish Of Costa vs. Schnell

    MMA Community Debates The Finish Of Costa vs. Schnell

    Though there is debate about the finishing sequence, Alessandro Costa came away with the win over Matt Schnell in the featured prelim of UFC Vegas 118.

    Both men took a cautious approach to start, but Costa started to get his striking going, picking up the pace. Costa landed a combination a couple of minutes in, blasting Schnell with a right hand that made him wobbly before falling flat onto his face.

    Costa got on top and started to throw punches that went unanswered, resulting in referee Herb Dean stepping in to stop the fight.

    Schnell, however, appeared to scramble into grappling for a takedown after the stoppage, needing to be informed by Dean that the fight was over. Schnell protested the stoppage; however, the result will stand.

    Alessandro Costa Gets Bizarre Stoppage Win Over Matt Schnell At UFC Vegas 118

    Costa has now won three of his last four. He came into this bout off a performance bonus-earning finish of Stewart Nicoll in April.

    Schnell has now lost back-to-back fights and five of his last six.

  • Edgar Chairez Eyes UFC Rankings After Submission Of Bruno Silva

    Edgar Chairez Eyes UFC Rankings After Submission Of Bruno Silva

    Edgar Chairez continues his climb up the UFC flyweight rankings, scoring a first-round finish of Bruno Silva during the UFC Vegas 118 prelims.

    The two engaged in a striking scrap early, with both men getting their fair share of shots in. Chairez took over with control, however, by managing to drop Silva twice during the first round.

    The second knockdown came via an uppercut and marked the beginning of the end for Silva. Chairez got on top in the mount, and Silva’s attempt to escape resulted in him giving up his back to Chairez.

    Edgar Chairez Submits Bruno Silva At UFC Vegas 118

    Chairez seized the opportunity and locked in a rear-naked choke for the victory.

    Chairez has now won three straight and is 4-2 (1 NC) in the UFC. His sole losses in the UFC have come against the two most recent flyweight title fight combatants — Joshua Van and Tatsuro Taira.

    Silva, who entered ranked No. 15, has now lost four of five and will most likely drop out of the flyweight rankings.

  • Chelsea Chandler Returns In Style With Win Via Armbar

    Chelsea Chandler Returns In Style With Win Via Armbar

    After over a year away from the Octagon and struggles at the start of her UFC career, Chelsea Chandler’s return is a success, submitting Priscila Cachoeira during the UFC Vegas 118 prelims.

    Cachoeira looked to use her size and strength to her advantage early, as her striking had Chandler on the back foot. The momentum shifted, however, when Chandler landed a combination, emphasized by a left hand that rocked Cachoeira.

    Chandler went in for the kill, and Cachoeira gave up her back on the ground. Chandler looked for a choke at first, but she eventually worked her way over to an armbar attempt. Chandler locked one in for a submission victory in round one.

    Chelsea Chandler Submits Priscila Cachoeira At UFC Vegas 118

    Chandler signed with the UFC in 2022 after starting her MMA career 4-1 in Invicta FC. Chandler scored a performance bonus-earning finish in her UFC debut but had since lost three of her last four, missing weight twice as well.

    Chandler had not been seen since her loss to Joselyne Edwards in April 2025.

    Cachoeira has now lost five of her last six.

  • Joanderson Brito Secures UFC Vegas 118 Win With Ninja Choke

    Joanderson Brito Secures UFC Vegas 118 Win With Ninja Choke

    Joanderson Brito picked up another ninja choke victory in the Octagon, scoring a submission of Jordan Levitt with it late in the first round of their UFC Vegas 118 preliminary card matchup.

    Leavitt looked to stop Brito’s forward pressure with his grappling and control, holding Brito against the fence and in a guillotine hold. Brito then looked to use his striking to bring pressure back on Leavitt, which Leavitt eventually responded to with a takedown attempt.

    That opened an opportunity for Brito, who locked on a ninja choke and scored the submission.

    Joanderson Brito Locks Up Jordan Leavitt For Submission Win At UFC Vegas 118

    Brito has now won two straight and seven of his last nine. He entered this fight off a decision win over Isaac Thomson in December.

    Leavitt is now 3-3 in his last six. He came into this fight off a decision win over Yadier del Valle in February.

  • Ketlen Souza grounds, head kick KOs Ariane Carnelossi

    Ketlen Souza grounds, head kick KOs Ariane Carnelossi

    Ketlen Souza got the night off with a bang at UFC Vegas 118, putting a quick beatdown on Ariane Carnelossi for an impressive first-round finish.

    Carnelossi seemed to gain control in the striking at first, backing Souza up in the opening exchanges of the bout. Souza, however, quickly gained the upper hand and eventually the finish, after landing a small flurry of strikes.

    A right hand got Carnelossi off balance and briefly grounded. After Carnelossi got back to both feet, Souza landed a perfectly timed head kick that knocked Carnelossi down. A couple of follow-up shots then put an exclamation point on the fight’s conclusion.

    Ketlen Souza Finishes Ariane Carnelossi With Head Kick At UFC Vegas 118

    Souza and Carnelossi fought previously in Future FC in 2019, with Carnelossi finishing Souza after a body kick.

    Souza has now won two straight and four of her last six. She entered this fight off a decision win over Bruna Brasil in February.

    Carnelossi has now lost three of her last four. She entered this fight off a loss to Talita Alencar at UFC Vegas 110 in November.

  • UFC Vegas 118 Results: Muhammad vs. Bonfim Live Updates & Highlights

    UFC Vegas 118 Results: Muhammad vs. Bonfim Live Updates & Highlights

    MMA News updates UFC Vegas 118 results and highlights live as the action unfolds from the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event will feature a welterweight bout between Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim – Welterweight Main Event

    Muhammad was on a win streak between 2019 and 2024, rising up the welterweight ranks en route to defeating Leon Edwards for the title at UFC 304. Muhammad, however, enters this fight off back-to-back losses. Muhammad dropped the welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 and lost to Ian Machado Garry at UFC Qatar in November.

    Bonfim is 6-1 since entering the UFC as an undefeated fighter off Dana White’s Contender Series. Bonfim most recently fought in November, finishing Randy Brown in the main event of UFC Vegas 111.

    The UFC Vegas 118 co-main event will feature Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan in a middleweight matchup.

    Allen has won two straight and nine of his last 11. He most recently fought on short notice in the main event of UFC Vancouver in October, knocking off Reinier de Ridder in a title eliminator.

    Shahbazyan has won three straight, most recently finishing Andre Muniz at UFC 320.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from UFC Vegas 118!

    How to Watch UFC Vegas 118

    • Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
    • Venue: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
    • Streaming: Paramount+ (exclusive)
    • Prelims: 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT
    • Main Card: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

    UFC Vegas 118 Quick Results

    • Main Event: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim — Gabriel Bonfim def. Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)
    • Co-Main Event: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan — Brendan Allen def. Edmen Shahbazyan via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)
    • Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan — Tom Nolan def. Fares Ziam via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
    • Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna — Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 3, 4:52)
    • Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa — Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa via TKO (Rd. 1, 1:25)

    UFC Vegas 118 Results & Highlights

    Preliminary Card (Paramount+, 5 PM ET)

    Women’s Strawweight: Ketlen Souza vs. Ariane Carnelossi

    Result: Ketlen Souza def. Ariane Carnelossi via TKO (Rd. 1, 1:34)

    Women’s Flyweight: Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben

    Result: Jeisla Chaves def. Yuneisy Duben via split decision (29-28 x2, 28-29)

    Featherweight: Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito

    Result: Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt via submission (Ninja choke) (Rd. 1, 4:19)

    Women’s Bantamweight: Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler

    Result: Chelsea Chandler def. Priscila Cachoeira via submission (armbar) (Rd. 1, 3:42)

    Flyweight: Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez

    Result: Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva via submission (rear-naked choke) (Rd. 1, 4:13)

    Bantamweight: Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis

    Result: Marcus McGhee def. John Yannis via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Catchweight (130 lbs.): Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa

    Result: Alessandro Costa def. Matt Schnell via TKO (Rd. 1, 2:32)

    Main Card (Paramount+, 8 PM ET)

    Light Heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa

    Result: Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa via TKO (Rd. 1, 1:25)

    Bantamweight: Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna

    Result: Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna via submission (arm-triangle choke) (Rd. 3, 4:52)

    Lightweight: Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan

    Result: Tom Nolan def. Fares Ziam via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)

    Middleweight: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan

    Result: Brendan Allen def. Edmen Shahbazyan via unanimous decision (30-27 x2, 29-28)

    Welterweight: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim

    Result: Gabriel Bonfim def. Belal Muhammad via unanimous decision (50-45 x3)