UFC releases lightweight Ismael Bonfim after weight miss and loss
Bonfim lost to Francisco Prado by first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 122 after missing the lightweight limit by 7.5 pounds, his third weight miss and fourth straight defeat. Several other veterans also retired after the event.
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What happened
The UFC removed lightweight fighter Ismael Bonfim from its roster after he lost to Francisco Prado by first-round TKO at UFC Vegas 122. Bonfim came in 7.5 pounds over the lightweight limit, his third weight miss, and it was his fourth straight loss. He later reacted to being cut.
Why it matters
Bonfim's release ends his UFC career after a run of losses and repeated weight problems. Several other veterans, including Gerald Meerschaert and Niko Price, also retired after the event.
Timeline
- Oct 12, 7:18 PM ET: Bonfim was stopped by Francisco Prado at UFC Vegas 122 and removed from the UFC roster after his third weight miss.
- Oct 13, 4:50 PM ET: The UFC parted ways with Bonfim, 30, after his nearly eight-pound weight miss for the Prado fight.
- Oct 13, 4:58 PM ET: Bonfim shared his reaction after learning he had been cut by the promotion.
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