UFC Vegas 111 Weigh-In Results
Ismael Bonfim failed to make weight at the UFC Vegas 111 official weigh-ins, coming in 5 pounds over the lightweight limit. This setback affects the Bonfim brothers, who are both competing that night.
Ismael Bonfim Misses Weight
Ismael Bonfim, fighting on the undercard, weighed in at 161 pounds, well above the 156-pound lightweight limit allowed for non-title fights. This marks the second time he has missed weight in his UFC career.
"I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money."
The quote above was from Vinc Pichel, who refused to fight Bonfim at UFC São Paulo in November 2023 after Bonfim missed weight by 3.5 pounds.
Bonfim's opponent, Chris Padilla, made the 155-pound limit successfully. The fight will proceed at a catchweight, with Bonfim forfeiting 25% of his purse as a penalty.
Main Event Weigh-In
- Gabriel Bonfim: 170.5 pounds
- Randy Brown: 171 pounds
The welterweight main event between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown is confirmed to proceed.
Overall Weigh-In Success
Aside from Ismael Bonfim, all other 23 fighters competing at UFC Vegas 111 made weight successfully.
Main Card will be broadcast on ESPN/ESPN+ at 7 p.m.
Author's summary: Ismael Bonfim missed weight by five pounds for UFC Vegas 111, resulting in a financial penalty, while the rest of the fighters, including his brother Gabriel, made weight without issues.