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UFC Fight Night 278 post-fight press conference
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Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim results
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Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Round 5
They touch gloves before the final round. Bonfim keeps the center, working behind the left jab. His punches continue to be speedy and accurate. Muhammad tries to land something big, coming forward, swinging punches. Bonfim kicks the calf as Muhammad comes forward, and counters his punches well. Bonfim snaps out the jab, and is gone before Muhammad can answer. Muhammad catches a kick and looks for a big overhand right, but that misses the mark. Back to the jab for Bonfim. Muhammad offers a head kick and then darts forward with punches as Bonfim circles away. Less than a minute to go, and Bonfim continues to get the better of the striking exchanges. The left jab repeatedly finds the mark, adding up the striking totals. Muhammad rips a punch to the body. He goes for a jumping knee, but can’t find a home for a fight-changing strike.
10-9 Bonfim, and he takes the complete shutout, 50-45.
10:49 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Round 4
Bonfim continues his center control, offering strikes first. Muhammad gets tagged with a snappy left jab. Muhammad sits on a combination, but Bonfim evades. Bonfim gets back to the center and rips a 1-2. Muhammad lands a kick to the body. Muhammad looks to follow with a combination, but misses wide. Bonfim kicks to the body. Muhammad looks to answer with a pair of punches upstairs. Muhammad kicks the legs, and then comes up top with punches. Bonfim closes the distance with a calf kick, followed by a 1-2. Bonfim continues to score behind the left jab. Muhammad lands a nice combo as he takes the center. Bonfim circles out and answers with a nice punch, and once again lets out a big smile. Muhammad looks to land in the closing seconds, but Bonfim circles out of danger with a big smile on his face.
10-9 Bonfim.
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Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Round 3
Muhammad immediately closes the distance, looking for a takedown, but Bonfim gets out of the clinch quickly. Bonfim drills Muhammad with a sharp 1-2. Bonfim lands a hard calf kick again as they trade upstairs, too. Muhammd comes forward with a kick to the body, followed by a couple of punches. Muhammad looks for the level change again, but gets denied easily. Muhammad kicks hard to the body. He goes to it again. Bonfim answers with a powerful right hand to the jaw, sending Muhammad’s mouthpiece flying. The fight is paused to retrieve it, and Bonfim is enjoying his work. On the restart, Bonfim lands another right hand, buckling the legs of Muhammad – and then he offers a smile. Muhammad looks to get it back quickly, but Bonfim counters. Bonfim lands another hard right hand in the closing seconds.
10-9 Bonfim.
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Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Round 2
Bonfim gets back to his pressure, looking to land strikes immediately. Muhammad fires back, keeping Bonfim honest. Bonfim digs in a hard calf kick. Muhammad finds the chin with a quick left hand. Bonfim gets back to heavy forward pressure from the center. Muhammad lands a two-punch combo. Halfway point of the round. They exchange punches in the center. Bonfim’s left jab is finding the target. Muhammad gets wide with hooks. Bonfim continues to work the calf kick. Muhammad lands an overhand left. Bonfim gets the better of another punching exchange. Muhammad’s face is bleeding as the damage adds up.
10-9 Bonfim.
10:30 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim: Round 1
No glove touch to start. Bonfim puts forward pressure on Muhammad early, and offers a head kick. The size difference is very apparent here as they feel out the opening moments. Muhammad darts in with a beautiful 1-2. Another 1-2 from Muhammad lands a moment later. Bonfim answers with a kick to the body. Muhammad lands the same kick. Bonfim goes to the body again, this time with a stiffer kick. Muhammad comes foward with a combo, prompting Bonfim step out of range. There’s a nice calf kick from Bonfim. Muhammad answers with an inside leg kick. They trade, and it appears Bonfim got the better of that exchange. Muhammad kicks high, and follows up with a left hand.
10-9 Bonfim.
10:08 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan results
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Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan: Round 3
They embrace with a quick hug before getting back to trading punches. Allen puts pressure on Shahbazyan right away, keeping him near the fence. Allen lands a stiff right hand. Shahbazyan fires back, but Allen is out of range. Shahbazyan lands a few punches, but Allen answers well, adding elbows to the mix. Shahbazyan lands a nice right hand in the next sequence. Allen offers a kick, but it’s Shahbazyan coming forward with a combination. Blood is all over Shahbazyan’s chest now as Allen lands a beautiful right hand. They continue to trade punches upstairs, with Allen being just a little sharper. There’s a nice three-punch combo from Allen. Shahbazyan looks to answer and then clinches. Allen gets free and finds home for another nice punch. They clinch up in the center, and Allen gets out with a nice short elbow. Shahbazyan’s face is a bloody mess now. There’s a takedown attempt from Allen, nearly getting Shahbazyan to the mat. They stand and bang for the final seconds, and then embrace after the horn.
10-9 Allen, and he takes it 30-27.
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Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan: Round 2
They get right back into it, exchanging punches. Allen lands a stiff left while thinking about a clinch. We get a fiery exchange of punches, and then Shahbazyan denies Allen’s takedown attempt. They reset to the middle and unload more punches, both connecting nicely as the APEX crowd gets lively. Both land clean single punches. Shahbazyan doubles up the jab and circles away. Allen gets in a nice left of his own. Shahbazyan gets the better of the next exchange. Allen comes forward with punches as Shahbazyan circles along the fenceline. There’s a nice right from Allen. Shahbazyan darts in with a right, and we get one more nice exchange before the horn.
10-9 Allen.
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Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan: Round 1
No glove touch here. Allen opens with a leg kick and a combination of punches a few seconds behind it. Shahbazyan looks for a left jab and gets a finger wag from Allen. A nice punch to the body gets there for Allen. Multiple punches are ripped by Allen in a combo. Shahbazyan remains calm as he stays in striking range and starts to work the left jab. Allen shoots in, resulting in a clinch along the fence. Shahbazyan gets free without much issue, and they reset to the center. Shahbazyan lands a nice right hand after the left jab lands. Allen changes levels again and is easily denied. Shahbazyan lands the left hand again. Allen doubles up on leg kicks. There’s a spinning kick to the body from Allen. Allen jumps in with a knee, sparking a heated exchange before the horn.
10-9 Allen.
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Tom Nolan vs. Fares Ziam resultsResult: Tom Nolan def. Fares Ziam via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)Photos: UFC Fight Night 278: Best photos from Las VegasRecords: Nolan (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC), Ziam (18-5 MMA, 8-3 UFC)Division: LightweightReferee: Jasosn HerzogJudging: Mike Bell, Derek Cleary, Clemens Werner
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Tom Nolan vs. Fares Ziam: Round 3
Nolan kicks to the body, keeping Ziam at a distance. Ziam closes in and eats a hard knee to the body. Nolan follows up with a clinch into the cage. Ziam gets the position reversal and then gets the lift and slam. Ziam tries to get space for ground and pound, but Nolan is able to push him off and offer upkicks. Ziam stays out of danger, goes back to the ground, and ends up on the back after a scramble. A choke is slapped on, but Nolan defends it well. Nolan explodes to reverse the position. Nolan gets back to a standing clinch, but Ziam reverses again and gets the same lift for the takedown as before. Nolan is quick to get to one knee this time. Ziam looks for big strikes in the closing moments, but Nolan is able to escape.
10-9 Ziam, but the fight goes to Nolan, 29-28.
9:22 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Tom Nolan vs. Fares Ziam: Round 2
They clash shins with leg kicks at the same time, and Ziam unloads a combination of punches, tagging Nolan well. Nolan resets and shoots for the takedown, but doesn’t get it. The clinch battle continues along the fence. Back and forth they go, working for positional advantage. Nolan drills in a knee to the body. On the exit, Ziam slips on a spinning elbow attempt and falls to the canvas. Nolan takes advantage by following to the mat. In full guard, Nolan looks for punches. Ziam looks for a kimura on the right arm, but Nolan calmly gets out of it. Ziam works his way to the fence and gets back to standing. The clinch battle continues against the cage. The separation comes with just a few seconds left, and they both look to land something before the horn.
10-9 Nolan.
9:16 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Tom Nolan vs. Fares Ziam: Round 1
Both bounce lightly on their feet in the opening moments as they trade kicks to start. Ziam gets a hold of Nolan for a takedown, and nearly gets a choke in, but Nolan defends well. He works his way to the fence and gets the fight back to standing. Nolan comes forward with punches as Ziam looks for a counter. Nolan lands a big punch straight into a lift and slam takedown. Ziam gets to full guard and works his way to the fence. Nolan postures up with ground and pound. Ziam gets to one knee, and Nolan threatens a front choke. It’s not there as Ziam gets to his feet – but Nolan has the back still, and lifts for the slam. Ziam quickly explodes, scrambling to take top position. Nolan gets to his feet, but Ziam sticks with the back take. Nolan eventually gets the separation with 30 seconds to go. Ziam closes in with punches, and Nolan dips under for the clinch.
10-9 Nolan.
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Santiago Luna vs. Bryce Mitchell results
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Santiago Luna vs. Bryce Mitchell: Round 3
Luna comes out aggressively with strikes and ends up with an early takedown. Mitchell attempts to create space and Luna slaps on a D’arce choke. It looks deep for a moment, but Mitchell escapes and takes top position. Mitchell gets to full mount with half of the round to go. Mitchell has the legs grapevined and keeps threatening an arm triangle choke. Luna regains full guard and tries to explode to his feet. Mitchell floats well, takes the back, and slaps on a rear-naked choke! It’s not there for him. Luna turns and gives up mount with Mitchell going for the arm triangle! Oh! He steps off to the side! It’s tight!! Just a few seconds left in the fight! There’s the tap!!! WOW!
8:45 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Santiago Luna vs. Bryce Mitchell: Round 2
Luna lands a nice combo, but Mitchell quickly responds with forward pressure, leading to a takedown attempt. Mitchell lands a few knees in the clinch along the fence before adjusting and getting Luna to the mat – however, Luna scrambles quickly to take top position. Mitchell throws up a triangle attempt and Luna quickly backs out to reset to standing. They exchange punches in the center, and Mitchell gets another body lock, pushing Luna into the cage. Mitchell gets the takedown, working from half guard. Mitchell hunts for full mount, gets side control, then Luna spins to North/South. Back to side control with Mitchell now offering elbows and short punches.
10-9 Mitchell.
8:39 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Santiago Luna vs. Bryce Mitchell: Round 1
Mitchell lands a left and a kick to the body as Luna offers heavy forward pressure to start. Luna lands a very nice two-punch combo. Mitchell eats it and comes forward looking for the takedown. He gets Luna to the mat, landing in side control. Mitchell keeps Luna pinned to the canvas, but isn’t transitioning or landing strikes – it’s Luna landing short, yet insignificant punches from the bottom. Mitchell opts to rise to a knee, and Luna gets to guard, but Mitchell steps over into full mount. Luna nearly sweeps, but Mitchell takes the back. Luna gives up full mount again, and Mitchell gets in a few punches before the horn.
10-9 Mitchell.
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Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa results
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Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa: Round 1
They touch gloves and the action starts with a leg kick from Baraniewski. A moment later, Baraniewski shoots in, pushing Tafa into the fence, but nothing comes of it. They return to the center and both nearly clash with big shots. Baraniewski digs in with a hard leg kick and down goes Tafa! Baraniewski swarms for the finish with follow-up punches and there it is! It’s all over!
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Alessandro Costa vs. Matt Schnell results
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Alessandro Costa vs. Matt Schnell: Round 1
They tap gloves, and Schnell gets it started with a kick to the body. Costa patiently circles on the outside as Schnell feints and offers quick strikes. Costa rips a hard punch to the body, followed by one up top. Schnell doubles up the left jab. Costa comes forward with a pair of punches. Schnell answers with a punch and a leg kick. Costa steps in and drills Schnell with a hard right hand! Schnell is stunned in place, and then tries to grab the legs as Costa rushes in! Costa unloads a series of unanswered punches from the top, and the referee stops the fight! Schnell still tries to wrestle as he doesn’t realize the fight has been stopped, and he’s protesting. It’s all over, though.
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Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis results
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Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis: Round 3
Right back into the action with a head kick from McGhee, as he comes out in a bladed stance. Yannis lands a right hand around the guard. McGhee doubles up the right hand. McGhee kicks to the body, and Yannis looks to answer with one of his own. Yannis lands a nice right hand. McGhee kicks high. Midway through the round now, and McGhee continues to dart in and out with single strikes. McGhee doubles up the right jab and then kicks to the body. McGhee looks for the level change but quickly abandons it. Yannis closes the distance, but his offensive output just isn’t there. McGhee offers a front kick to the head. Yannis offers a series of right hooks. McGhee lands a left, followed by a head kick. Yannis lands a two-punch combo, but there’s no time left.
10-9 McGhee, and he takes the fight 30-27.
7:18 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis: Round 2
Yannis’ nose is trickling blood to start the round. McGhee looks for a couple of high kicks to start. A darting right hand gets home for McGhee, too. Yannis closes the distance but gets caught with a buzzsaw of quick punches from McGhee. Yannis continues to march forward. McGhee lands a nice counter combo. McGhee twirls around as he fakes a spinning attack. Yannis looks for a combination upstairs. They trade in close as the action heats up. Two minutes to go. Yannis lands a hard leg kick. McGhee rips a combination finding Yannis’ chin, and he looks hurt as he circles. McGhee senses it and gives chase, but Yannis fires back. Yannis adds a few more punches as they exchange. Yannis rips a nice punch to the body. McGhee answers with a head kick just before the horn.
10-9 McGhee.
7:12 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis: Round 1
They touch gloves and McGhee applies forward pressure early. McGhee spins with a kick as Yannis circles on the outside. Yannis lands a hard leg kick, spinning McGhee around. There’s another hard leg kick from Yannis. McGhee spins again with a kick up high, but misses. Yannis looks for a punch to the body and is met with a counter hook. McGhee spins again, missing with the kick. McGhee gets back to pressuring, offering a few feints to keep Yannis guessing. There’s a big two-punch combo from McGhee. McGhee jumps with a kick into a spinning backfist, feeling free out there. One minute to go. Yannis sits on a hard left hand, but McGhee keeps coming forward.
10-9 McGhee.
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Edgar Chairez vs. Bruno Silva results
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Edgar Chairez vs. Bruno Silva: Round 1
They touch ’em up and get straight to it with initial punching exchanges in the center. Chairez takes control of the center behind a long left jab. Silva answers one of those jabs with a slick pull counter right hand. Chairez offers a front kick to the body. They trade punches with both getting in clean shots. Another exchange sees Silva land the cleaner, more powerful punch. Chairez times a beautiful right hand and sits Silva down! Chairez doesn’t rush in, though, as Silva pops up immediately. Calmly controlling the center, Chairez keeps working the left jab. Silva looks for the takedown, but it’s not there. BANG!!! Chariez floors Silva with an uppercut! This time Chairez follows up with punches! Now he opts to take the back and slap on a rear-naked choke! It’s tight!! There’s the tap!!! Wow!!!
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Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler results
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Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler: Round 1
Cachoeira stalks forward with heavy pressure from the jump. She punches first, and lands a nice right hand. Chandler finds home for a solid counter uppercut, giving Cachoeira pause. Cahoeira closes the distance again and lands a hard left hook. They’re trading now, and Cachoeira gets the better of it, and catches a kick, pushing Chandler to the ground. The referee grants the stand up and they reset. Chandler blasts Cachoeira with a clean punch and down she goes! Chandler rushes in and ends up on the back. Cachoeira gets her back to the canvas as Chandler transitions for the armbar. She punches from the top position for a moment, and now Chandler goes for the armbar. Oh, it looks good, too! She gets the full extension, and there’s the quick tap! What a finish for Chandler in her return!
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Joanderson Brito vs. Jordan Leavitt results
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Joanderson Brito vs. Jordan Leavitt: Round 1
They touch ’em up, and Leavitt’s first action is diving at Brito’s legs for a takedown. The fight goes to the ground, but Brito ends up on top. Leavitt threatens a guillotine. It doesn’t appear very tight, but he’s able to sweep to top position. Brito gets to his feet, and Leavitt loses the choke and looks for the takedown again. A few short strikes are traded before they separate. Back in the center, and there’s another double-leg attempt from Leavitt, which is unsuccessful – but he keeps the clinch against the fence. Leavitt lands a few knees to the body. Brito reverses the position and shakes free. Brito unloads a series of wild strikes, but doesn’t really land. There’s a punch that gets in. Leavitt shoots in again. Uh oh! Brito slaps on a ninja choke! It’s tight! It’s very tight!!! Leavitt taps!! Brito takes off his shorts, Derrick Lewis style!
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Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben results
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Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben: Round 3
They touch gloves one last time. Duben offers a 1-2. There’s a spinning backfist attempt from Duben, but it misses, and allows Chaves to grab the back and get a takedown. Duben is able to get back to standing without much happening on the mat. Back in space now, and Chaves lands a big shot on Duben. Chaves comes forward and easily gets another takedown midway through. Duben is able to reverse the position, though. Chaves looks to stand up and escape, but Duben gets the lift and slams Chaves to the canvas. Duben lands a short elbow, and looks for more punches as Chaves tries to keep her arms tied up. Less than a minute now and Chaves looks to punch from the bottom. They get back to standing with just a few ticks left, trading punches until the horn.
10-9 Duben, but the fight is 29-28 for Chaves.
5:41 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben: Round 2
Duben gets it going with a combination. Chaves circles out to reset and then comes in to clinch. She looks for a knee up the middle, but Duben gets control of the clinch and looks for the takedown along the fence. They separate and get the striking battle heated up, trading punches as they move around the octagon. Both connected well in that moment. Chaves looks for the takedown and gets it midway through the round. Chaves finds the back and slaps on a rear-naked choke! It looks good, but Duben is defending nicely. Chaves opts to abandon the choke, and drills in a few hard punches and elbows. Chaves still has the body triangle as Duben is upright, with both knees on the canvas. More punches find the mark before the horn.
Chaves 10-9.
5:36 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben: Round 1
They touch ’em up and get to feeling out the range. Chaves gets the action started with a leg kick. Duben digs in one of her own. Chaves goes to the body with a kick, and Duben catches it, but can’t trip out the plant leg. The fight stays standing, and now they’re trading punches. Duben shoots in for a takedown and gets Chaves to the mat, but only for a second. They stay clinched along the fence, wrestling for position. Chaves frames and offers an elbow on the exit. Chaves slaps with a leg kick. They clash as both look to land kicks simultaneously. Both step in with punches, creating another crashing moment. Chaves swings wide with a two-punch combo. Duben lands a nice right hand, and Chaves smiles it off. Chaves comes in with two punches. Duben is bleeding underneath her left eye now. Chaves steps in with a tomahawk elbow, getting creative. Duben clinches up, but Chaves lands strikes in close.
10-9 Chaves.
5:19 pm ET June 6, 2026Share this update
Ariane Carnelossi vs. Ketlen Souza results
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Ariane Carnelossi vs. Ketlen Souza: Round 1
Carnelossi presses forward immediately, offering initial punches. There’s a nice leg kick from Carnelossi, too. Another two-punch combo from Carnelossi lands as Souza eats it. Souza comes forward now. She lands a left. Oh! She lights up Carnelossi with a three-punch combo! And a head kick! BANG! Carnelossi is out! What a finish to start the night!