{"id":720098,"date":"2026-06-07T01:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T01:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/720098\/"},"modified":"2026-06-07T01:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T01:26:14","slug":"ufc-vegas-118-live-results-and-play-by-play-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/720098\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC Vegas 118 live results and play-by-play analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live TONIGHT (Sat., June 6, 2026) with UFC Vegas 118<\/a>, streaming live online via Paramount+<\/a>. The event happens inside META APEX<\/a> in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n

UFC\u2019s last show before its blowout White House bash<\/a> is flying under-the-radar; however, there\u2019s some interesting bouts here. The main event is Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim<\/a>. Muhammad was the Welterweight champion little more than one year ago. He\u2019s lost twice in a row, though, and now sees his Top 5<\/a> status under attack. Bonfim is on a nice little win streak, but this is the deepest into the top ranks he\u2019s ever travelled.<\/p>\n

The co-main event provides a similar kind of story. Brendan Allen is ranked No. 4<\/a> at Middleweight and is coming off two very impressive wins (like this<\/a>). He\u2019s got the surging Edmen Shahbazyan tonight, someone outside the Top 15 (here\u2019s why<\/a>). Allen might be wanting to stay busy, but he risks getting shuffled out the title picture if he slips up here.<\/p>\n

Rounding out our main card tonight is Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan, Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna, Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa and Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa. Ziam, Luna and Baraniewski are all exciting prospects in their respective divisions.<\/p>\n

The featured \u201cPrelim\u201d tonight is Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis. McGhee is coming off a loss to current champion, Petr Yan (in an overseas co-main event). He\u2019s got a two-fight Octagon veteran in this match-up. Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez and Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito should be pretty good scraps, too.<\/p>\n

UFC Vegas 118 Start Date and Time<\/p>\n

After last week\u2019s early bird special<\/a>, we\u2019re back to the standard operating procedure and the usual Paramount+ timings over at META APEX. Checkout those below:<\/p>\n

UFC Vegas 118\u2019s \u201cPrelims\u201d will begin at 5 p.m. ET.UFC Vegas 118\u2019s main card is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET.All of UFC Vegas 118 airs on Paramount+<\/a>, which you can stream here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The live blog here starts rolling below at 5 p.m. ET. Come in and say hi!<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/a>\"MMA<\/p>\n

UFC VEGAS 118 QUICK RESULTS<\/p>\n

170 lbs.: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim185 lbs.: Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbayzan155 lbs.: Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan135 lbs.: Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna by submission (arm triangle), round 3 (4:52) \u2014 HIGHLIGHTS<\/a>205 lbs.: Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa by TKO (leg kicks and ground and pound), round 1 (1:25) \u2014 HIGHLIGHTS<\/a>130 lbs.: Alessandro Costa def. Matt Schnell by TKO (right hook and hammerfists), round 1 (2:32)135 lbs.: Marcus McGhee def. John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)125 lbs.: Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva by submission (rear naked choke), round 1 (4:13)135 lbs.: Chelsea Chandler def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (arm bar), round 1 (3:42)145 lbs.: Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt by submission (front choke), round 1 (4:19) \u2014 HIGHLIGHTS<\/a>125 lbs.: Jeisla Chaves def. Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)115 lbs.: Ketlen Souza def. Arianne Carnelossi by KO (punches and head kick), round 1 (1:34) \u2014 HIGHLIGHTS<\/p>\n

UFC VEGAS 118 PLAY-BY-PLAY UPDATES<\/p>\n

Round 1: After meeting in the middle, Ziam scored a single leg takedown and tried to take Nolan\u2019s back. Nolan made it to the fence, though, and managed to stay on his feet and get away. Nolan then got a takedown of his own, off a big punch. He managed to land in side control. This time Ziam shuffled to the fence and used that to get up. Nolan then took him for a ride with a big slam. Ziam was able to bounce out from under him, though, and get on top. That was a close round, but most the big moments belonged to Nolan.<\/p>\n

Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna<\/p>\n

Round 1: Luna landed a good punch early on. And that prompted Mitchell to go for a takedown. Luna defended initially, but ended up getting dragged down with Mitchell in side control. Mitchell hung out there for a while, but eventually improved to mount and scored a back take and rear naked choke attempt at the end of the round.<\/p>\n

Round 2: Mitchell got Luna to the fence early in this round and landed some knees to the body. He then scooped up a single leg and scored the takedown. Luna managed to scramble and get on top, though. Mitchell went for a triangle and that was enough to make Luna back off and let him stand. Mitchell then got Luna to the fence again and this time performed a body lock takedown. Mitchell held him down for the rest of the round.<\/p>\n

Round 3: Luna came out firing in this round. But Mitchell wrapped him up and pulled guard. He tried to use the rubber guard on the ground. Luna postured up and tried to get space for ground and pound, but Mitchell\u2019s legs were too active. Mitchell rolled to get up and Luna put on a D\u2019arce choke, but he was too tired to convert with it. Mitchell was able to get out and end up in full mount. Mitchell smothered and exhausted Luna from there, though didn\u2019t do any damage. Mitchell would eventually get a tight arm triangle and a tap with 13 seconds left on the clock.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Bryce Mitchell def. Santiago Luna by submission (arm triangle), round 3 (4:52)<\/p>\n

Junior Tafa vs. Iwo Baraniewski<\/p>\n

Round 1: Baraniewski started slow in this fight. It took him over a minute to hurt Tafa, which he did with a couple of calf kicks. Tafa went down on the second and Baraniewski took him out with ground and pound for another quick win.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Iwo Baraniewski def. Junior Tafa by TKO (leg kicks and ground and pound), round 1 (1:25)<\/p>\n

Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa: Costa\u2019s striking was too fast and clean for Schnell. He dropped him with a big right hand and then jumped on his back to land hammerfists. Schnell was gripping Costa\u2019s leg all the time and Herb Dean waved off the fight, despite Schnell seeming totally awake. Schnell got up feeling very disappointed. I think that\u2019s a pretty bad early stoppage.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Alessandro Costa def. Matt Schnell by TKO (right hook and hammerfists), round 1 (2:32)<\/p>\n

Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis: I\u2019m glad I was right on my prediction for this fight. McGhee was the big favorite, but this was a close fight and very fun to watch. It was a kickboxing match and McGhee looked the more talented and experienced fighter in the first round. Yannis surged back and showed he belonged in the Octagon, but he just couldn\u2019t get over the hump and out strike McGhee down the stretch.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Marcus McGhee def. John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)<\/p>\n

Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez: Chairez\u2019s speed and reach played havoc early on in this fight. He hurt Silva a few times before dropping him. Chairez poured on ground and pound and then took the back when he got the chance. From there he slid in the choke for a statement victory at Flyweight.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Edgar Chairez def. Bruno Silva by submission (rear naked choke), round 1 (4:13)<\/p>\n

Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler: Priscila had the aggression and the power advantage in this fight and that led to big shots landing on Chandler early. Chandler managed to tie Cachoeira up so she could get some breathing room and then pulled out a big knee that stunned Cachoeira. A few shots after that caused the Brazilian to go down and Chandler hopped on her to hunt for submissions. After softening Cachoeira up with punches, Chandler was eventually able to get the armbar for the win (and possibly broke Cachoeira\u2019s arm).<\/p>\n

Official decision: Chelsea Chandler def. Priscila Cachoeira by submission (arm bar), round 1 (3:42)<\/p>\n

Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito: Leavitt shot immediately and tried to put Brito in trouble on the ground. Brito proved up to the task, though. He got out of a guillotine and got to his feet. Once he got some separation he landed hard shots and was able to snatch up a D\u2019arce on a desperate Leavitt.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Joanderson Brito def. Jordan Leavitt by submission (front choke), round 1 (4:19)<\/p>\n

Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben: This was a more even fight than many expected. Chaves looked the more polished fighter and landed the better looking strikes. But the raw Duben was very strong and was able to bully her around a little. I had the fight scored 29-28 for Chaves and two of the judges agreed with me.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Jeisla Chaves def. Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)<\/p>\n

Ketlen Souza vs. Arianne Carnelossi: Souza was never going to lose this one. She looked very calm and confident and placed her shots extremely well. After a minute or so she reeled off a combo that put Carnelossi down and then finished her with a kick as she was on the way up.<\/p>\n

Official decision: Ketlen Souza def. Arianne Carnelossi by KO (punches and head kick), round 1 (1:34)<\/p>\n

Live stream begins at 5 p.m. ET. ..<\/p>\n

\"Tim<\/a>\"MMA<\/p>\n

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