Bonfim Shuts Out Muhammad, Enters Welterweight Top Five
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- Gabriel Bonfim defeated former champion Belal Muhammad by unanimous decision, earning a clean five‑round shutout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
- Gabriel Bonfim outlanded Muhammad 120‑91 total strikes, bloodied his face by the second round and knocked his mouthpiece out of the Octagon with a clean right hand.
- Gabriel Bonfim improved his UFC record to 20‑1, marking his fifth consecutive win and seventh overall in the promotion.
- Gabriel Bonfim called out former champion Jack Della Maddalena as his next opponent, saying he wants to stay active and secure a spot in the division’s top five.
Why it matters: Bonfim’s decisive win puts him in the welterweight top five and secures a future bout with Jack Della Maddalena, raising his profile in the division.
