UFC Vegas 118 Results
The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday night with a card filled with pivotal matchups across multiple divisions, headlined by a welterweight showdown carrying major implications for the title picture.
In the main event, former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad looked to halt a two-fight skid and reestablish himself among the division’s elite when he squared off against surging Brazilian contender Gabriel Bonfim. After surrendering his title and dropping a hard-fought contest to Ian Machado Garry, Muhammad entered the bout facing questions about his future at the top of the division. Across the Octagon stood Bonfim, winner of four straight fights and widely regarded as one of the most dangerous rising contenders at 170 pounds, eager to secure the biggest victory of his career.
The co-main event featured a compelling middleweight crossroads fight between Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan. Allen sought to prove he remains a serious threat in the rankings with his relentless grappling attack and proven toughness against top competition. Shahbazyan, once considered one of the division’s brightest prospects, continued his career resurgence after reinventing his approach and sharpening his striking game. With both fighters aiming to climb toward contention, the matchup carried significant stakes for their respective futures.
From established veterans fighting to maintain their positions to rising stars looking for breakthrough victories, UFC Vegas 118 delivered a night of action with consequences throughout the roster. Here are the full results and highlights from Las Vegas.
UFC Vegas 118 Main Card on Paramount+ (8 p.m. ET):
- Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim (20-1) def. Belal Muhammad (24-6) by (50-45 x3) Unanimous Decision
- Middleweight: Brendan Allen (27-7) def. Edmen Shahbazyan (16-6) by (29-28, 30-27 x2) Unanimous Decision
- Lightweight: Tom Nolan (11-1) def. Fares Ziam (18-5) by (29-28 x3) Unanimous Decision
- Bantamweight: Bryce Mitchell (19-3) def. Santiago Luna (8-1) by Submission (Arm-Triangle) 4:52 R3
- Light Heavyweight: Iwo Baraniewski (9-0) def. Junior Tafa (7-6) by TKO (Right Hand & Ground Strikes) 1:25 R1
UFC Vegas 118 ‘Prelims’ Card on Paramount+ (5 p.m. ET):
- 130 lbs. Catchweight: Alessandro Costa (16-5) def. Matt Schnell (17-11) by TKO (Right Hand & Ground Strikes) 2:28 R1
- Bantamweight: Marcus McGhee (11-2) def. John Yannis (10-5) by (29-28, 30-27 x2) Unanimous Decision
- Flyweight: Edgar Chairez (14-6) def. Bruno Silva (15-9-2) by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 4:13 R1
- Women’s Bantamweight: Chelsea Chandler (7-4) def. Priscila Cachoeira (13-9) by Submission (Armbar) 3:42 R1
- Featherweight: Joanderson Brito (19-5-1) def. Jordan Leavitt (13-4) by Submission (Ninja Choke) 4:19 R1
- Women’s Flyweight: Jeisla Chaves (7-0) def. Yuneisy Duben (6-2) by (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Split Decision
- Women’s Strawweight: Ketlen Souza (17-6) def. Ariane Carnelossi (15-4) by KO (Right Hook & Left High Kick) 1:34 R1
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