Former Welterweight division champion Belal Muhammad will face Dana White's Contender Series grad Gabriel Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 278.
On Saturday, June 6, in Las Vegas, Nevada the UFC Welterweight division will headline the main card event. There will be 12 bouts at UFC Fight Night 278.
Striking Speed vs. Structure
Bonfim brings a fast, explosive striking style built around sharp entries and sudden finishing sequences. He's most dangerous in chaos when he can blitz opponents before they settle into a rhythm.
A decisive win over a previous champion and top-5 contender will help Bonfim solidify his spot in the crowded Welterweight division.
Mohammad, by contrast, operates with calculated volume. He doesn't chase highlight moments - he builds fights through steady outputs. Over time, his pace tends to hurt explosive attackers.
This matchup comes down to whether Bonfim can land something fight-changing early, or whether Muhammad can control the structure and pace over time. Either way this will be a Fight Night event fans won't want to miss.
How to Watch UFC 278 Fight Night
Fans can stream the main card and prelims on Paramount+.
UFC Fight Night Main Card
The main card begins at 8:00 PM ET.
Fight | Weight Class |
Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim | Welterweight |
Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan | Middleweight |
Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan | Lightweight |
Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna | Bantamweight |
Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa | Light Heavyweight |
Prelims
Prelims begin at 5:00 PM ET.
Fight | Weight Class |
Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa | Catchweight |
Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis | Bantamweight |
Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez | Flyweight |
Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Chandler | Women's Bantamweight |
Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito | Featherweight |
Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben | Women's Flyweight |
Ketlen Souza vs. Ariane Carnelossi | Women's Strawweight |
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