Bonfim tops Muhammad at Fight Night, gets to 20-1
Key takeaways
- The UFC's welterweight division has looked like an absolute shark tank as of late.
- "This man has trailed a path few have trailed," Bonfim said through a translator.
- Bonfim is the latest figure in a wave of new talent at 170 pounds.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
The UFC's welterweight division has looked like an absolute shark tank as of late. Add Gabriel Bonfim's name to its list of predators.
Bonfim (20-1) delivered a breakout performance on Saturday, against a former champion in Belal Muhammad (24-6). The Brazilian dominated Muhammad in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, frequently smiling and laughing as he did it. All three judges scored it a clean, five-round shutout for Bonfim. In his post-fight comments, Bonfim paid respect to Muhammad and called for another former UFC champion in Jack Della Maddalena.
"This man has trailed a path few have trailed," Bonfim said through a translator. "He took the hard way all the way up to be a champion. I just want to say, 'I admire you a lot and respect you so much.' Jack Della Maddalena, stay ready. You're right there. You're my next opponent. I just got to the Top 5. I want to be active. You're next."