UFC Fight Night takes place at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday the 6th of June (early Sunday in South Africa) with a welterweight bout headlining the card. As former champion Belal Muhammad takes on rising Brazilian contender Gabriel Bonfim. We cover the Main Event as well as two additional fights on the Main Card from a betting front below.
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BELAL MUHAMMAD vs GABRIEL BONFIM
Welterweight – Main Event:
Belal Muhammad enters this headline clash holding a UFC record of 15 wins, 5 losses and 1 no contest. The former champion remains one of the division’s most consistent performers with relentless pressure, elite cardio and a wrestling heavy style that has troubled top contenders for several years.
He heads into this matchup after back-to-back unanimous decision defeats to Ian Machado Garry and Jack Della Maddalena where he lost the title in May 2025. Notable before these setbacks he had been on a lengthy unbeaten run dating back to 2019.
Gabriel Bonfim arrives in Vegas with a tally of 6 wins and 1 loss under the promotion. The rising prospect has quickly established himself as one of the division’s most exciting finishers thanks to his dangerous submission game and rapidly improving striking arsenal.
He most recently secured a second-round knockout victory over Randy Brown in November 2025 after previously edging Stephen Thompson via split decision and submitting Khaos Williams. His lone UFC defeat came against Nicolas Dalby in November 2023.
BETTING – click here to bet
Muhammad 1.95
Bonfim 1.91
PREDICTION:
Muhammad possesses a significant edge in experience and has spent years competing against elite opposition. Bonfim is the younger and more dangerous finisher, however, this represents a major step up in competition. I am expecting Muhammad to use his wrestling, pressure and conditioning to control large portions of the contest and grind out a decision victory as the slight underdog.
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BRENDAN ALLEN vs EDMEN SHAHBAZYAN
Middleweight – Main Card Bout:
Brendan Allen comes into this matchup holding a resume of 14 wins and 4 losses since joining the UFC. The American middleweight has developed into one of the rankings most complete fighters with strong grappling credentials, solid striking and proven durability across three and five round fights.
His latest action was an impressive victory over Reinier de Ridder by fourth round knockout which followed a decision triumph over Marvin Vettori during 2025. Before those wins he suffered decision defeats to Anthony Hernandez and Nassourdine Imavov but had previously won seven bouts in a row.
Edmen Shahbazyan possesses a UFC record of 8 wins and 5 losses. The explosive striker is a dangerous opponent due to his knockout power and aggressive style although consistency has often proven difficult against stronger competition.
Shahbazyan heads into this bout riding a three-fight winning streak. He most recently knocked out Andre Muniz in the opening round after earlier victories over Andre Petroski and Dylan Budka. His only trouble in recent years came when he suffered a submission loss against Gerald Meerschaert two years ago.
BETTING – click here to bet
Allen 1.54
Shahbazyan 2.50
PREDICTION:
Allen holds advantages in both experience and overall skillset. While Shahbazyan carries genuine knockout power, Allen’s grappling and ability to dictate where the fight takes place should prove decisive over three rounds and I believe he secures multiple takedowns and earns a submission victory.
FARÉS ZIAM vs TOM NOLAN
Lightweight – Main Card Bout:
Farés Ziam enters the octagon this weekend with 10 fights under the institution behind him of which he has won 8 and lost 2. The French lightweight has quietly put together an impressive run through the division with his technical striking and has won his last six fights.
He heads into this contest following a victory over Nazim Sadykhov where he won by knockout in round two, as well as wins over Mike Davis and Matt Frevola.
Tom Nolan arrives with a tally of 4 wins and 1 loss inside the organisation. The Australian prospect has displayed excellent athleticism and finishing potential while continuing to gain valuable experience against increasingly tougher opposition.
Nolan most recently submitted Charlie Campbell in September 2025 after picking up decision victories over Viacheslav Borshchev and Alex Reyes.
BETTING – click here to bet
Ziam 1.31
Nolan 3.65
PREDICTION:
This has the potential to be one of the most competitive fights on the card. Nolan possesses size and finishing ability but Ziam has faced the stronger level of opposition and has consistently shown excellent composure in close fights. I am expecting Ziam to control the striking exchanges and secure a decision victory, but not with the ease that the betting suggests.
SUGGESTED BETS:
Muhammad vs Bonfim
Belal Muhammad by Decision at 3.15
Allen vs Shahbazyan
Brendan Allen by Submission at 3.00
Ziam vs Nolan
Farés Ziam by Decision at 2.60
The Treble at 24.57
All 3 of my bets to land works out at a weekend changing 24.57 and you can use this code to populate your bet slip 7111560
Note: All prices are correct at the time of writing but subject to change.
