UFC Vegas 118 delivered a spectacular night of action, ranking as one of the most entertaining Fight Nights of the year. The card was packed with relentless finishes and highlight-reel knockouts, as nearly every main card bout ended before the judges could even get involved.
The main event saw rising star Gabriel Bonfim take on former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad in a highly anticipated five-round clash. Bonfim put on a masterclass, utilizing elite composure and sharp striking to systematically dismantle the veteran over 25 minutes.
Here are the full UFC Vegas 118 Results:
Main Event: Gabriel Bonfim def. Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 49-46)
Gabriel Bonfim delivered a career-best performance. He dominated former champion Belal Muhammad across five rounds to secure a one-sided, unanimous decision victory.
Bonfim completely neutralized Muhammad’s offense from the opening horn. He shut down his wrestling entries and dismantled his game plan. To do this, he used heavy leg kicks and sharp, punishing counter-strikes.
Bonfim capitalized on the biggest moment of his career during his post-fight interview. He immediately called out top-ranked contender Jack Della Maddalena for a high-stakes showdown next.
Co-Main Event: Brendan Allen def. Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Brendan Allen extended his win streak to three. He took a hard-fought victory over Edmen Shahbazyan.
Allen pushed forward from the opening bell. He overwhelmed Shahbazyan with high volume, tough clinch work, and a late takedown. By the final round, Allen’s elbows and punches opened a severe cut near Shahbazyan’s eye, sealing a clear decision.
The dominant win was Allen’s 14th in the division. It moved him to number five for most wins in middleweight history, passing legends like Anderson Silva and Michael Bisping.
In his post-fight interview, Allen demanded a shot at the winner of the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman title fight. He wants his return in October.
Tom Nolan def. Fares Ziam by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
om Nolan secured the biggest victory of his UFC career. He snapped Fares Ziam’s six-fight win streak and extended his own run to five straight wins.
The fight started at a blistering pace. Both lightweights traded heavy shots in the pocket, but Nolan quickly turned the tide. He mixed in high-level scrambles, active clinch work, and a spectacular spinning elbow.
As the bout went on, Nolan’s relentless forward pressure and cage control took over.
Ziam threatened briefly with a late takedown and back control. However, Nolan expertly escaped the danger. He finished the round on top, landing heavy ground-and-pound to solidify the unanimous decision.
Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna by submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:52 of Round 3
Bryce Mitchell delivered a dramatic, last-second finish. He submitted the previously unbeaten prospect Santiago Luna with just eight seconds remaining in the fight.
Mitchell stepped into the cage against a dangerous, short-notice replacement. He brushed off a pre-fight injury to dictate the pace. Luna had brief moments of success, but Mitchell’s suffocating wrestling wore the 21-year-old down. This led to a deep arm-triangle choke late in the final round.
The big victory keeps Mitchell’s momentum rolling since dropping to bantamweight. It firmly puts the former featherweight contender in line for a Top 15 ranking.
Following the tap, Mitchell praised Luna for taking the fight on just one week’s notice. He told the young warrior to hold his head up high.
Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa by TKO (leg kick and punches) at 2:30 of Round 1
The undefeated Iwo Baraniewski extended his UFC win streak to three. He crushed Junior Tafa with a dominant first-round finish.
Baraniewski faced a dangerous, short-notice replacement. The Polish powerhouse stayed patient from the opening bell and targeted Tafa’s lead leg with crushing power.
Midway through the round, Baraniewski landed a perfect leg kick. The blow instantly folded Tafa to the canvas in agony.
Baraniewski wasted no time capitalizing on the damage. He swarmed Tafa with a fierce barrage of ground-and-pound to force the stoppage.
The devastating finish cements the rising contender as a serious threat. Baraniewski drove this home in his post-fight interview, demanding a Top 15 opponent next.
Prelims Results
Ketlen Souza def. Ariane Carnelossi by KO (head kick) at 1:34 of Round 1
Ketlen Souza opened the prelims with an absolute highlight-reel finish, starching Ariane Carnelossi midway through the very first round.
After finding her distance early, Souza unleashed a perfectly timed, devastating head kick that sent Carnelossi crashing to the canvas, forcing an immediate stoppage.
Jeisla Chaves def. Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Jeisla Chaves kept her undefeated record intact by edging out Yuneisy Duben in a highly competitive, back-and-forth flyweight encounter.
While Duben found success matching the volume on the feet, Chaves’ tactical cage control and cleaner combinations over the final ten minutes did just enough to win over two of the three judges.
Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt by submission (guillotine choke) at 4:19 of Round 1
Joanderson Brito showcased his explosive grappling by locking up a slick first-round submission victory over the dangerous Jordan Leavitt.
When Leavitt attempted to change levels and work his way inside, Brito immediately snatched a tight front guillotine choke, forcing the quick tap before the first horn.
Chelsea Chandler def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (armbar) at 3:42 of Round 1
Chelsea Chandler wasted zero time taking care of business against veteran Priscila Cachoeira.
Chandler quickly dragged the fight into her world on the mat, seamlessly working through transitions before isolating Cachoeira’s arm and locking in a deep armbar to secure the first-round tapout.
Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1
Edgar Chairez picked up a massive promotional win by executing a flawless first-round submission over the ranked Bruno Silva.
Chairez brilliantly timed a scramble on the canvas to take Silva’s back, immediately sinking in a deep rear-naked choke that gave the veteran no choice but to tap.
Marcus McGhee def. John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Marcus McGhee put on a sharp and clinical performance to stall the momentum of short-notice replacement John Yannis.
McGhee consistently beat Yannis to the punch in the pocket, using superior movement and continuous volume to comfortably sweep the scorecards after 15 minutes of action.
Alessandro Costa def. Matt Schnell by TKO (punches) at 2:32 of Round 1
Alessandro Costa delivered a spectacular finish in the featured prelim, spoiling the evening for veteran Matt Schnell.
Costa found his timing almost immediately, dropping Schnell with a heavy right hand before following up with a clinical barrage of ground strikes to wrap up the first-round TKO.