UFC Vegas 118 Shines with Exciting Fights and Bonus Winners

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 06: Iwo Baraniewski of Poland celebrates following his victory over Junior Tafa of Australia in a light heavyweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Meta APEX on June 6, 2026. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) In a thrilling night of fights at UFC Vegas 118, Gabriel Bonfim achieved a significant milestone in his career by dominating former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad over five rounds in the main event, which aired live on Paramount+ from Las Vegas.

Co-headlining the event, middleweight contender Brendan Allen engaged in a fierce battle against Edmen Shahbazyan, emerging victorious in a fight that showcased relentless action. UFC's return to Las Vegas brought fans a series of remarkable performances and dramatic finishes, fueling excitement for the sport.

Iwo Baraniewski extended his winning streak to three fights with a decisive TKO victory over Octagon veteran Junior Tafa, while flyweight sensation Alessandro Costa made quick work of Matt Schnell, finishing him with a first-round TKO. Additionally, featherweight Joanderson Brito secured a vital submission win against former lightweight contender Jordan Leavitt.

In other notable performances, Edgar Chairez achieved his third submission victory in the UFC, choking out flyweight contender Bruno Silva in a swift first-round finish. Women's strawweight Ketlen Souza avenged a previous loss to Ariane Carnelossi with a stunning first-round head kick knockout, and Chelsea Chandler captured her first Octagon submission by locking in an armbar against Priscila Cachoeira.

With the event concluded, the official post-fight bonuses were announced, highlighting outstanding performances. Each bonus winner receives an additional $100,000, while those who earned finishes receive $25,000. The Fight of the Night honor went to Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan, while Iwo Baraniewski and Edgar Chairez were named Performance of the Night recipients. Other finishers included Bryce Mitchell, Alessandro Costa, Chelsea Chandler, Joanderson Brito, and Ketlen Souza.

For a complete rundown of the results and highlights from UFC Vegas 118, check out the coverage available online.