Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will put his ranking on the line and attempt to snap a two-fight losing skid against surging contender Gabriel Bonfim in June's UFC Fight Night 278 main event.
Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim preview
Muhammad (24-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) will look to return to the win column for the first time since dropping his UFC welterweight crown. At UFC 315, Jack Della Maddalena won a unanimous decision to claim the title. In Muhammad's next outing in November, he came up short on the scorecards against Ian Machado Garry. The last victory for the 37-year-old former champ was his title-clinching win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July 2024.
Bonfim (19-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) enters his second main event opportunity. His first came in November against Randy Brown, a fight he won by second-round stoppage. The 28-year-old welterweight contender is currently riding a four-fight winning streak that includes wins over Ange Loosa, Khaos Williams, and former title challenger Stephen Thompson.
Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim odds
According to Betway, the former titleholder Muhammad is a +150 underdog against Bonfim, who opens as the favorite at -200.
How to watch Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim at UFC 328
• Where: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
• Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
• When: Saturday, June 6, 2026
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Odds and what to know ahead of UFC Vegas 118
