Ismael Bonfim
Marreta
Brazil
Booked for summer fight
Bonfim will fight Axel Sola at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 25, Mike Heck of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim will have his work cut out for him as he looks to snap a two-fight losing skid against the up-and-coming Frenchman. Sola dropped an exhilarating decision to Mason Jones in March in what was the first professional loss. Bonfim will need to use his experience to his advantage if he wants to change his fortunes after a rough go in 2025.
Bonfim will have his work cut out for him as he looks to snap a two-fight losing skid against the up-and-coming Frenchman. Sola dropped an exhilarating decision to Mason Jones in March in what was the first professional loss. Bonfim will need to use his experience to his advantage if he wants to change his fortunes after a rough go in 2025.
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Finished after weight miss
Bonfim lost to Chris Padilla via TKO (punches) at 4:30 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
The events of the past 36 hours could very well spell the end of Bonfim's time with the UFC. He missed weight by a whopping five pounds Friday morning and was forced to forfeit 25 percent of his purse to Padilla in order for the fight to proceed. He looked fairly sharp for a round-plus, at which point the gas tank appeared to hit empty in an instant. Bonfim found himself planted on the mat late in the second frame before countless unanswered blows put him away for good. The 29-year-old Brazilian has lost three of four -- all via stoppage -- dating back to July 2023.
The events of the past 36 hours could very well spell the end of Bonfim's time with the UFC. He missed weight by a whopping five pounds Friday morning and was forced to forfeit 25 percent of his purse to Padilla in order for the fight to proceed. He looked fairly sharp for a round-plus, at which point the gas tank appeared to hit empty in an instant. Bonfim found himself planted on the mat late in the second frame before countless unanswered blows put him away for good. The 29-year-old Brazilian has lost three of four -- all via stoppage -- dating back to July 2023.
Fighting at catchweight
Bonfim and Chris Padilla are scheduled to compete in a catchweight fight Saturday at UFC Vegas 111, MMA Fighting reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim missed weight by five pounds, but Padilla agreed to their fight going on, with the former losing 25 percent of his purse. Bonfim will look to get back to winning ways after a stoppage loss in his last fight.
Bonfim missed weight by five pounds, but Padilla agreed to their fight going on, with the former losing 25 percent of his purse. Bonfim will look to get back to winning ways after a stoppage loss in his last fight.
Draws Padilla at UFC Vegas 111
Bonfim will take on Chris Padilla in a lightweight matchup at UFC Vegas 111 on Nov. 8, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim is coming off a TKO loss to Nazim Sadykhov in February, marking his second defeat in his last three fights and causing him to lose some of the steam he had behind him as a prospect upon initially entering the UFC. He now draws Padilla, who is 3-0 since joining the UFC roster in April of 2024. It's a small sample size, but Bonfim has the edge in both striking offense and defense. He'll carry a slight height advantage when the cage doors close, but also give up three inches in reach.
Bonfim is coming off a TKO loss to Nazim Sadykhov in February, marking his second defeat in his last three fights and causing him to lose some of the steam he had behind him as a prospect upon initially entering the UFC. He now draws Padilla, who is 3-0 since joining the UFC roster in April of 2024. It's a small sample size, but Bonfim has the edge in both striking offense and defense. He'll carry a slight height advantage when the cage doors close, but also give up three inches in reach.
Inconsistent ways continue
Bonfim lost to Nazim Sadykhov via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That was a weird one. Bonfim was the more effective fighter the majority of Round 1, but he ate a few huge blows late, headlined by a kick to the face. Bonfim was clearly struggling in between rounds, at which point referee Mark Smith called in the doctor. While there appeared to be some miscommunication, Bonfim said at one point that he couldn't see, and that's going to get the fight stopped every single time. The Brazilian has far more talent than his 2-2 career mark with the UFC would lead you to believe, but as always, you are what your record says you are in this sport.
That was a weird one. Bonfim was the more effective fighter the majority of Round 1, but he ate a few huge blows late, headlined by a kick to the face. Bonfim was clearly struggling in between rounds, at which point referee Mark Smith called in the doctor. While there appeared to be some miscommunication, Bonfim said at one point that he couldn't see, and that's going to get the fight stopped every single time. The Brazilian has far more talent than his 2-2 career mark with the UFC would lead you to believe, but as always, you are what your record says you are in this sport.
Fighting at UFC Vegas 102
Bonfim will fight Nazim Sadykhov at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim earned a bounce-back win over Vinc Pichel in May to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. He'll now be tasked with taking down Sadykhov, who hasn't lost a professional bout since 2018 but also hasn't fought anyone since last November.
Bonfim earned a bounce-back win over Vinc Pichel in May to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. He'll now be tasked with taking down Sadykhov, who hasn't lost a professional bout since 2018 but also hasn't fought anyone since last November.