Overview
- Gabriel Bonfim beat former champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
- Bonfim dominated with precise striking and low kicks, winning every round on the judges’ cards and extending his win streak to five, which should push him into the division’s top-five spots.
- Belal Muhammad suffered his third straight loss since winning the title in July 2024 and posted an Instagram message saying he is grateful for the lessons and that he will return.
- In the co-main, Brendan Allen defeated Edmen Shahbazyan and earned Fight of the Night, while Iwo Baraniewski and Édgar Cháirez received Performance of the Night bonuses and several other fighters scored notable finishes.
- The result immediately sparked matchup talk, including Bonfim calling out Jack Della Maddalena, and UFC’s imminent rankings update will formalize contender movement and shape who Bonfim or Muhammad may face next.