UFC Vegas 118: Full Fight Results, Winners, and Highlights

In the co-main event of UFC Vegas 118, Brendan Allen defeated Edmen Shahbazyan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28). Allen earned his third straight victory after edging out Shahbazyan. After winning the fight, the 30-year-old called out Nassourdine Imavov and Sean Strickland.

Tom Nolan picked up the biggest win of his UFC career as he defeated Fares Ziam by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). The Australian used his size and clinch work to control the fight. Meanwhile, with this win, Nolan might enter the lightweight rankings.

After facing setbacks at featherweight, Bryce Mitchell continued his successful run at bantamweight. Mitchell defeated Santiago Luna via submission (arm-triangle choke) at 4:52 of Round 3. Mitchell’s wrestling and top control were the story of the fight, as he repeatedly took Luna down.

Iwo Baraniewski continued his impressive rise through the light heavyweight division, stopping Junior Tafa in just 85 seconds to kick off the main card. Baraniewski defeated Tafa by TKO (strikes) in Round 1. With new talents like Gable Stevenson and Baraniewski entering the UFC, the division is becoming more exciting.

UFC Vegas 118: Full Prelim Card Results

• Alessandro Costa defeated Matt Schnell by TKO (strikes) at 2:32 of Round 1
• Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Edgar Chairez defeated Bruno Silva by submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:13 of Round 1
• Chelsea Chandler defeated Priscila Cachoeira by submission (armbar) at 3:42 of Round 1
• Joanderson Brito defeated Jordan Leavitt by submission (front choke) at 4:19 of Round 1
• Jeisla Chaves (29-28, 29-28) defeated Yuneisy Duben by split decision (29-28)
• Ketlen Souza defeated Ariane Carnelossi by KO (head kick) at 1:34 of Round 1

Overall, it was a super thrilling event for fans. The main card fighters delivered exactly what fans were expecting. Meanwhile, next up, fans are going to see the historic UFC Freedom 250 card, which will take place at the White House. This is so iconic that fans don’t want to miss it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​