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Belal Muhammad posted an upbeat Instagram message after a lopsided loss to Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Vegas 118 main event, marking his third straight setback in the octagon; he thanked supporters, reflected on the journey and lessons, and said he’ll be back, while also congratulating friend Brendan Allen on his win over Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event.
Gabriel Bonfim defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision in the UFC Vegas 118 main event at the APEX, capitalizing on a breakout performance as Muhammad’s slide continued. The rest of the main card saw Brendan Allen beat Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision, Tom Nolan edge Fares Ziam, and Bryce Mitchell submit Santiago Luna. The prelims featured Iwo Baraniewski’s TKO of Junior Tafa, Alessandro Costa’s first‑round TKO of Matt Schnell, Marcus McGhee’s decision over John Yannis, Edgar Chairez’s submission of Bruno Silva, Chelsea Chandler’s arm‑bar win over Priscila Cachoeira, Joanderson Brito’s finish of Jordan Leavitt, Jeisla Chaves’s split decision over Yuneisy Duben, and Ketlen Souza’s early KO of Arianne Carnelossi among others, highlighting a night of multiple finishes.
Gabriel Bonfim defeated Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision (50-45 on all cards) in UFC Vegas 118, signaling a shift in the welterweight title picture. The Las Vegas card featured notable wins across middleweight, lightweight and bantamweight divisions, and the article outlines upcoming matchups for the main-card winners to capitalize on the event's momentum.
Live updates from UFC Fight Night 278 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim headlines the card on Paramount+, with several undercard finishes including Ketlen Souza KOing Ariane Carnelossi, Chelsea Chandler submitting Priscila Cachoeira, Joanderson Brito submitting Jordan Leavitt, and Jeisla Chaves earning a split decision over Yuneisy Duben; the event airs on Paramount+.
Former UFC welterweight champion Ben Askren returns to competition after a life-saving double lung transplant, set to face Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 on July 18 in Milwaukee, where Askren has served as a promoter/matchmaker; Muhammad seeks his first RAF win while also fighting in UFC Vegas 118 this weekend.
Belal Muhammad predicted Carlos Prates would beat Jack Della Maddalena by leveraging Prates' kicking game, and he was right as Prates used timely leg kicks and varied offense to stop Maddalena in UFC Perth. Islam Makhachev congratulated Prates, and Maddalena faces an unclear path after back-to-back losses to Makhachev and Prates.
Belal Muhammad criticized the UFC’s White House lineup as VIP-only and likened the crowd to The Hunger Games; he backs the two title fights on the card (Topuria vs Gaethje, Pereira vs Gane) but notes that several big-name matchups weren’t included, and references Colby Covington’s omission. He also mentions Trump’s inflated hype for the event and his own June 6 bout at UFC Vegas against Gabriel Bonfim.
Belal Muhammad criticized the UFC White House invite-only event as a Hunger Games-style sideshow and said it isn’t open to real fans, as he nears a June 6 UFC Vegas 118 bout with Gabriel Bonfim, about a week before the Freedom 250 card in Washington, D.C. The piece notes several fighters were snubbed for the event and highlights Muhammad’s frustration with the invite process and the perceived prioritization of big names.
Belal Muhammad advocates for stricter UFC rules on eye pokes, calling for immediate point deductions to prevent injuries like those he experienced and witnessed in recent fights, aiming to enhance fighter safety.
UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker in the main event, with Tsarukyan aiming to rebound from a back injury and a previous title bout withdrawal, while Belal Muhammad returns to fight Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event with significant welterweight title implications.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the main and co-main events for UFC's first event in Qatar, featuring lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, along with welterweights Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry, scheduled for November 23 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena.
Belal Muhammad used AI (ChatGPT) to craft a humorous response to Ian Machado Garry's callout, criticizing Garry's trash talk and signaling his focus on potential fights, including a possible rematch with Kamaru Usman, as the UFC welterweight division's title picture evolves.
Belal Muhammad dismisses Ian Machado Garry's callout with a sarcastic response, revealing his trash talk was generated by Chat GPT, as both fighters await their next bouts in the UFC welterweight division.
Kamaru Usman has expressed his willingness to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov on short notice at UFC 310, following Belal Muhammad's withdrawal due to a foot infection. Despite sharing a gym with Rakhmonov, Usman clarified they are not teammates and is open to stepping in as a replacement. Usman, who is on a three-fight losing streak, is eager to return to the octagon and potentially face Rakhmonov, emphasizing his readiness to take on challenges even with limited preparation time.
Michael Bisping has suggested that Leon Edwards, a 'forgotten' fighter, should step in to fight Shavkat Rakhmonov at UFC 310 after Belal Muhammad withdrew due to a bone infection. Bisping believes Edwards, who lost his title to Muhammad, could benefit from this opportunity. Meanwhile, Rakhmonov is open to fighting Kamaru Usman for an interim title, as negotiations continue to find a replacement opponent.