Gabriel Bonfim delivered a statement performance in the main event of UFC Vegas 118, defeating Belal Muhammad over five rounds to cap the card.
The victory extended Bonfim’s win streak and handed Muhammad his third straight loss, solidifying a major momentum shift between the two welterweights. After going the distance in the headliner, Bonfim used his post-fight moment to call out former champion Jack Della Maddalena.
Beyond the main event, Brendan Allen, Tom Nolan, Bryce Mitchell, and Iwo Baraniewski were among the notable main card winners whose futures were spotlighted.
Their next steps were a central topic on MMA Fighting’s "On To the Next One" podcast, hosted by Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee. The episode focused on matchmaking ideas for the UFC Vegas 118 winners, and is available in audio form on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
