Ismael Bonfim failed to make weight by five pounds at the UFC Vegas 111 official weigh-ins. The lightweight fighter weighed in at 161 pounds, exceeding the 156-pound limit for non-title fights.
This is the second time Bonfim has missed weight in his UFC career. Previously, he weighed over the limit by 3.5 pounds for a scheduled fight with Vinc Pichel at UFC São Paulo in November 2023. Pichel rejected the fight after Bonfim missed weight, stating:
“I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money.”
Bonfim is set to face Chris Padilla, who made weight at 155 pounds. Their fight will proceed at a catchweight, with Bonfim forfeiting 25% of his purse as a penalty.
The main event features Gabriel Bonfim versus Randy Brown in a welterweight contest. Both fighters made weight successfully, with Gabriel at 170.5 pounds and Brown at 171 pounds.
Main Card (ESPN/ESPN+ at 7 p.m.)
The Bonfim brothers’ event weekend started unevenly, with Ismael’s weight miss contrasting Gabriel’s main event readiness.
Summary: Ismael Bonfim missed weight significantly at UFC Vegas 111, resulting in a catchweight bout and penalty, while the rest of the fighters, including his brother Gabriel, successfully made weight.