Belal Muhammad Loses Third Straight Fight

Belal Muhammad lost his third straight fight at UFC Vegas 118, falling to Gabriel Bonfim via unanimous decision.

Muhammad, now 24-6 in MMA and 15-6 in the UFC, was outclassed by Bonfim, losing all five rounds on each of the three judges' scorecards.

He struggled to find ways to be effective against Bonfim, who improved to 20-1 in MMA and 7-1 in the UFC.

This loss marks Muhammad's third consecutive defeat since being dethroned of UFC gold by Jack Della Maddalena in May 2025.

Muhammad's career is at a crossroads, with some questioning whether he can still compete at a high level at 38 years old.

Muhammad may face another tough test in his next fight, with potential opponents including Canadian standout Mike Malott and former Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov.

And Muhammad's post-fight body language suggested he is not considering retirement, despite his recent losing skid.

But the UFC may not give him beneficial treatment, which could lead to another difficult matchup.

So Muhammad will likely have to prove himself again in his next fight to stay relevant in the welterweight division.

Muhammad's rival, Kamaru Usman, was in a similar situation with three straight losses, but managed to get back on track with a main event win over Joaquin Buckley.

As of June 7, 2026, Muhammad's future in the UFC is uncertain, but he will likely continue to fight and try to regain his form.