Gabriel Bonfim Promises to Retire Colby Covington After KO Win at UFC Vegas 111

Gabriel Bonfim made a significant impact at UFC Vegas 111 on Saturday night, securing a decisive victory over Randy Brown. This win, marked by a spectacular knee knockout, propels Bonfim further up the UFC welterweight rankings. The bout showcased Bonfim’s adept strategy, employing calf kicks from a distance before delivering a lethal knee strike when the opportunity arose.

Fight Highlights

Entering the match with a 5-1 record in the UFC, Bonfim executed his game plan flawlessly. Brown attempted to engage in a clinch during the second round, but Bonfim’s well-timed knee ended the confrontation at just 1:40 of the round. Despite Brown’s protests regarding the referee’s stoppage, he appeared to lose consciousness from the blow.

Future Plans

Post-fight, Bonfim expressed his ambitions for his next fight. He has set his sights on taking on three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington. “Colby, stop running away, give me the chance to take you out of the ranking right now. I’m going to retire him,” Bonfim declared confidently.

Main Card Results

The event featured an action-packed main card, with all five fights concluding with finishes. Here are the notable results:

• Welterweight: Gabriel Bonfim def. Randy Brown via KO (knee) at 1:40 of R2
• Flyweight: Joseph Morales def. Matt Schnell via submission (guillotine choke) at 2:54 of R1
• Welterweight: Uros Medic def. Muslim Salikhov via TKO (strikes) at 1:03 of R1
• 161-pound catchweight: Chris Padilla def. Ismael Bonfim via TKO (strikes) at 4:30 of R2
• Middleweight: Christian Leroy Duncan def. Marco Tulio via KO (spinning backfist and punches) at 3:20 of R2

Preliminary Card Highlights

The preliminary card also delivered exciting bouts, with several unanimous decisions and finishes:

• Featherweight: Jamall Emmers def. Hyder Amil via unanimous decision (29-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Bantamweight: Raoni Barcelos def. Ricky Simon via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
• Women’s bantamweight: Jacqueline Cavalcanti def. Mayra Bueno Silva via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
• Heavyweight: Josh Hokit def. Max Gimenis via TKO (strikes) at :56 of R1
• Women’s strawweight: Denise Gomes def. Tecia Pennington via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
• Bantamweight: Daniel Marcos def. Miles Johns via submission (rear-naked choke) at 4:23 of R2
• 195-pound catchweight: Zachary Reese def. Jackson McVey via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:38 of R2

With this victory, Gabriel Bonfim has not only showcased his skills but also set the stage for a potential clash with Colby Covington, promising an exciting future in the UFC welterweight division.