UFC Vegas 111 Weigh-In: Fighter Exceeds Weight Limit by 5 Pounds
UFC Vegas 111 has garnered significant attention ahead of its main event, but one fighter has faced a setback. Ismael Bonfim failed to make weight for his upcoming match against Chris Padilla, missing the lightweight limit by five pounds. This occurrence marks the second time Bonfim has encountered this issue during his UFC career.
Ismael Bonfim’s Weigh-In Results
During the official weigh-ins, Ismael Bonfim registered 161 pounds, surpassing the lightweight limit of 155 pounds. Although there is a one-pound allowance for non-title fights, this still places him over the acceptable weight. In a past instance, Bonfim had also missed weight before a scheduled fight against Vinc Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo in November 2023, where he weighed in 3.5 pounds over. Pichel chose not to accept the fight due to Bonfim’s weight issues, stating that he wanted to protect his own interests.
Fight Card Adjustments
Despite this setback, the match between Bonfim and Padilla will continue as a catchweight bout. Furthermore, Bonfim will forfeit 25 percent of his purse as a penalty for missing weight. Padilla successfully made weight, coming in at 155 pounds.
Main Event Weigh-In Success
On a positive note, the main event of UFC Vegas 111 remains intact. Gabriel Bonfim, Ismael’s brother, is scheduled to face Randy Brown in the welterweight category. Gabriel weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while his opponent, Brown, came in at 171 pounds. This bout, along with 23 other fighters competing on the same night, saw all participants successfully make weight except for Ismael Bonfim.
Full Weigh-In Results
| Matchup | Fighter Weights |
|---|---|
| Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown | 170.5 lbs vs. 171 lbs |
| Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales | 126 lbs vs. 125 lbs |
| Muslim Salikhov vs. Uros Medic | 171 lbs vs. 171 lbs |
| Chris Padilla vs. Ismael Bonfim* | 155 lbs vs. 161 lbs |
| Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Marco Tulio | 185 lbs vs. 185.5 lbs |
Preliminary Card Highlights
- Hyder Amil: 145.5 lbs vs. Jamall Emmers: 145 lbs
- Ricky Simon: 135.5 lbs vs. Raoni Barcelos: 136 lbs
- Mayra Bueno Silva: 135.5 lbs vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti: 135.5 lbs
- Josh Hokit: 236 lbs vs. Max Gimenis: 256.5 lbs
- Tecia Pennington: 114.5 lbs vs. Denise Gomes: 115 lbs
- Miles Johns: 135.5 lbs vs. Daniel Marcos: 136 lbs
- Zachary Reese: 194 lbs vs. Jackson McVey: 193.5 lbs (195-pound catchweight)
UFC Vegas 111 promises to be an exciting event, with the Bonfim brothers competing in pivotal matches despite the challenges faced by Ismael. Fans eagerly await the action as the event unfolds.
