Brazilian steals the show and rips off his shorts in celebration after victory at UFC Vegas 118; watch the video.

Joanderson Brito won by submission in ufc vegas 118. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

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Joanderson Tubarão He stole the show with his celebration in the octagon. ufc vegas 118, held this Saturday (6). The Brazilian entered the action on the preliminary card against Jordan Leavitt And after suffering a guillotine choke attempt in the early moments, he managed to recover and secured the victory with a triangle choke submission. Excited by the triumph, he staged an unusual celebration by removing his shorts while still inside the cage.

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The fight ended in the first round. During a ground fight, Tubarão locked in a choke while his opponent was trying to reverse the position. After tapping out, the Brazilian lay down in the center of the octagon and struck a pose, marking one of the most curious moments of the night.

Check out Joanderson Tubarão's submission and celebration at UFC Vegas 118.

No Way JOANDERSON BRITO Just Made Jordan Leavitt Tap And Took His Pants Off 😭😭😭# UFCVegas118 pic.twitter.com/5fxy7ntY3f

—UFC FIFTH ROUND (@UFCFIFTHROUND) June 6, 2026

After accumulating two negative results in the organization, Joanderson Tubarão He had already begun his recovery by defeating Isaac Thomson and ending his losing streak. Now, the Brazilian is reinforcing his good form and showing that he is experiencing a new phase in the featherweight division (up to 65,7 kg).

Check out the results of UFC Vegas 118

MAIN CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Gabriel Marretinha derrotou Belal Muhammad |  by unanimous decision of the judges (50-45, 50-45, 50-45)

Average weight (up to 82,9 kg): Brendan allen derrotou Edmen shahbazyan by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Tom nolan derrotou fares ziam by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Bryce mitchell derrotou Santiago luna via submission (katagatame) at 4m52s of R3

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Iwo Baraniewski defeated Junior Tafa by knockout (punches) at 1m25s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Combined weight (up to 58,9 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Matt schnell by knockout (punches) at 2m32s of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Marcus McGhee defeated John Yannis by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Edgar Chairez derrotou Bruno silva via submission (rear naked choke) at 4m13s of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Chelsea Chandler derrotou Priscilla Cachoeira via submission (armbar) at 3m42s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão derrotou Jordan Leavitt by submission (triangle choke) at 4m19s of round 1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Jeisla Chaves derrotou Yuneisy Duben by split decision of the judges (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Ketlen Souza derrotou Ariane Carnelossi by knockout (kick) at 1:32 of R1