The UFC is back at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for a pivotal welterweight showdown that could scramble the division’s top ten. UFC Fight Night 278 features Belal Muhammad, the former champion and the first-ever Palestinian UFC fighter, desperate to return to the win column. He will face Gabriel Bonfim, a Brazilian finisher riding the hottest streak of his career.
For fans looking to tune in, the broadcast details have shifted slightly compared to previous “Fight Night” events. Here is everything you need to know to watch Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim.
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How to Watch
UFC Fight Night 278 will stream exclusively on Paramount+ in the United States.
Main Card: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
Prelims: 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
Venue: Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
Full Fight Card
Here is the complete lineup for Saturday night. All times are approximate and subject to the length of earlier bouts.
Main Card (8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT)
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Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim (Welterweight)
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Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan (Middleweight)
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Fares Ziam vs. Tom Nolan (Lightweight)
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Bryce Mitchell vs. Santiago Luna (Bantamweight)
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Iwo Baraniewski vs. Junior Tafa (Light Heavyweight)
Preliminary Card (5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT)
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Matt Schnell vs. Alessandro Costa (Catchweight)
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Marcus McGhee vs. John Yannis (Bantamweight)
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Bruno Silva vs. Edgar Chairez (Flyweight)
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Priscila Cachoeira vs. Chelsea Handler (Women’s Bantamweight)
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Jordan Leavitt vs. Joanderson Brito (Featherweight)
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Jeisla Chaves vs. Yuneisy Duben (Women’s Flyweight)
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Ketlen Souza vs. Arian Carnelossi (Strawweight)
Main Event Breakdown
This main event presents a fascinating clash of styles and timelines. .
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Belal Muhammad steps inside the Octagon to challenge Leon Edwards for the UFC Welterweight Championship.(via Zuffa LLC)
Belal Muhammad is a former welterweight champion known for his relentless pace, elite cardio, and suffocating wrestling pressure. Muhammad and his team are also severely underrated when it comes to gameplanning.
Despite these upsides, “Remember the Name” is currently on the first losing skid of his late career, dropping decisions to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry. The question for Muhammad is his durability at 37, and if he can still impose his will over five rounds against younger blood.
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Gabriel Bonfim represents the new wave of rising welterweight talent. The Brazilian is younger, faster, and incredibly dangerous on the mat.
A black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Bonfim has won four straight fights, a submission win over Khaos Williams, a grindy decision win over veteran Stephen Thompson, and, most recently, a KO over Randy Brown.
The fight hinges on the championship rounds. Bonfim is explosive early, but Muhammad is historically a cardio machine who breaks opponents down as the fight goes on.
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If Bonfim cannot secure an early finish, Muhammad’s pressure and wrestling could likely drown him down the stretch. For Muhammad, this is a must-win to stay relevant among the top contenders. For Bonfim, it is a one-way ticket to the top 5 of the welterweight division.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2026, where it first appeared in the MMA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
