UFC Octagon at Meta Apex. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.
The biggest MMA organization on the planet returns to its headquarters in Las Vegas to promote a series of special fights starting at 6pm this Saturday (18). Live from the Meta Apex, Gabriel Marretinha He has the opportunity to enter the top 5 of the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg) by facing the former champion. Belal Muhammad | in the main fight of ufc vegas 118, scheduled for five rounds.
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While Marretinha hasn't lost since 2023, Muhammad's situation is completely different. After being dethroned by Jack Della Maddalena and surpassed by Ian Gary Subsequently, the former champion finds himself in the position of defending his top 5 ranking in the category against the prospect.
Brazil in the octagon
Nono makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In addition to Marretinha, the preliminary card features seven representatives from Brazil. Alessandro 'Nono' Costa faces veteran Matt Schell in a catchweight bout at 58,9 kg. Furthermore, Joanderson Tubarão faces Jordan Leavitt in roosters (up to 61,2 kg); Priscila Pedrita face Chelsea Chandler in the same category, while Bruno Bulldog shares the octagon with the Mexican Edgar Chairez in the flyweight division (up to 56,7 kg).
Fans will also get a green and yellow duel in the event's first attraction, with Ketlen Souza Facing Ariane Carnelossi in the strawweight category (up to 52,1kg). Following that, Jeisla Chaves makes her organizational debut against... Yuneisy Duben in the fly division (up to 56,7 kg).
UFC Vegas 118 technical details
Date: June 06, 2026.
Time: Starting at 18 PM (Brasilia time).
Location: Meta Apex, Las Vegas, United States.
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
Check out the results of UFC Vegas 118
MAIN CARD
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Belal Muhammad | by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)
Average weight (up to 82,9 kg): Brendan allen derrotou Edmen shahbazyan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom nolan derrotou fares ziam by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Santiago luna via submission (katagatame) at 4m52s of R3
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Junior Tafa by knockout (punches) at 1m25s of R1
PRELIMINARY CARD
Combined weight (up to 58,9 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Matt schnell by knockout (punches) at 2m32s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez derrotou Bruno silva via submission (rear naked choke) at 4m13s of R1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler derrotou Priscilla Cachoeira via submission (armbar) at 3m42s of R1
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão derrotou Jordan Leavitt by submission (triangle choke) at 4m19s of round 1
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jeisla Chaves derrotou Yuneisy Duben by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Souza derrotou Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (kick) at 1:32 of R1
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