Belal Muhammad and Gabriel Bonfim have officially cleared the scales for their welterweight headliner at UFC Vegas 118. Both fighters weighed in at 170.5 pounds on Friday, confirming the five-round main event at the Meta Apex in Enterprise, Nevada. The June 6, 2026, card features a mix of established veterans and rising prospects in the Las Vegas Valley.
The event, also referred to as UFC Fight Night 278, is headlined by former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad, who enters as a -130 favorite. He faces former LFA Welterweight Champion Gabriel Bonfim, with the Brazilian currently sitting as a +110 underdog. The main card is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET, following the preliminary matches starting at 5:00 PM ET.
Middleweights Brendan Allen and Edmen Shahbazyan also made weight for their co-main event clash. Allen weighed in at 185.5 pounds, while Shahbazyan reached the 186-pound limit. This scheduled three-round bout sees Allen as a -225 betting favorite, with Shahbazyan coming in at +180.
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Flyweights and Lightweights set for main card action
In the flyweight division, Alessandro Costa and Matt Schnell both tipped the scales at 129.5 pounds. Costa is the heaviest favorite on the card according to current odds, listed at -750 compared to Schnell’s +500. While Schnell is a seasoned competitor in the division, he faces a steep statistical climb against the favored Costa in this three-round contest.
The lightweight division features Fares Ziam against Tom Nolan. Ziam weighed in at 156 pounds, while Nolan hit 155 pounds even. Ziam enters the Octagon as a -300 favorite, while Nolan is the +250 underdog. Both fighters successfully met the requirements for their non-title bout, ensuring the matchup proceeds as planned on the main card.
Wait-in results for several other fighters were also confirmed during the Friday morning session. Featherweights Jordan Leavitt and Joanderson Brito both weighed in at 145.5 pounds. In the women’s bantamweight division, Priscila Cachoeira (135.5) and Chelsea Chandler (135) were cleared for competition.
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Preliminary card weights and betting lines
Iwo Baraniewski and Junior Tafa both weighed in at 206 pounds for their bout. Despite the light heavyweight limit being met, Baraniewski is favored by oddsmakers at -325, with Tafa listed as a +250 underdog. In the bantamweight division, Marcus McGhee and John Yannis both hit the 136-pound mark. McGhee holds a -500 favorite status against Yannis, who is at +375.
The card also includes a featherweight meeting between Bryce Mitchell and Santiago Luna. Mitchell weighed in at 135.5 pounds, and while the research confirms Luna weighed in at 136 pounds, specific weigh-in data for some other preliminary fighters is less clear. Specifically, the research does not contain any weigh-in results for Santiago Luna, John Yannis, or Yuneisy Duben at this time.
The women’s strawweight opener between Ketlen Souza and Ariane Carnelossi is now official as both fighters weighed 116 pounds. Souza is the -300 favorite for the match, while Carnelossi stands at +225. This bout is one of many three-round contests scheduled for the evening at the Meta Apex facility.
UFC Vegas 118 full fight card details
The following list represents the scheduled matchups and current weight data provided for the June 6 event. While most fighters hit their marks, the total number of bouts on the finalized lineup was not explicitly stated in the official research. The event remains a central focus for the MMA community as Muhammad looks to re-establish his standing in the welterweight division.
- Belal Muhammad (170.5) vs. Gabriel Bonfim (170.5)
- Brendan Allen (185.5) vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (186)
- Fares Ziam (156) vs. Tom Nolan (155)
- Bryce Mitchell (135.5) vs. Santiago Luna (136)
- Matt Schnell (129.5) vs. Alessandro Costa (129.5)
- Iwo Baraniewski (206) vs. Junior Tafa (206)
- Marcus McGhee (136) vs. John Yannis (136)
- Bruno “Bulldog” Silva (126) vs. Edgar Chairez (126)
- Priscila Cachoeira (135.5) vs. Chelsea Chandler (135)
- Jordan Leavitt (145.5) vs. Joanderson Brito (145.5)
- Jeisla Chaves (124) vs. Yuneisy Duben (125)
- Ketlen Souza (116) vs. Ariane Carnelossi (116)
As the promotion moves forward with its 2026 schedule, the results from the Meta Apex will likely influence future matchmaking for the second half of the year. Following the conclusion of the event, a post-fight press conference is expected to address the outcomes and potential next steps for the night’s winners.
