UFC Vegas 111 Weigh-In Results
Ismael Bonfim Misses Weight by 5 Pounds
Ismael Bonfim failed to make the lightweight limit at the UFC Vegas 111 official weigh-ins. The fighter weighed in at 161 pounds, exceeding the 156-pound limit for non-title lightweight bouts by five pounds.
This marks the second time Bonfim has missed weight in his UFC career. Previously, he was over by 3.5 pounds before a scheduled fight with Vinc Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo in November 2023. Pichel declined to fight, stating:
“I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money.”
Bonfim vs. Padilla Fight Details
Bonfim’s opponent, Chris Padilla, successfully weighed in at 155 pounds. The UFC confirmed the Bonfim vs. Padilla bout will continue as a catchweight fight. Bonfim will forfeit 25% of his purse as a penalty for missing weight.
Main Event Weigh-In
Saturday’s main event features a welterweight bout between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Gabriel weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while Brown came in at 171 pounds.
Overall Weigh-In Success
Aside from Ismael Bonfim, all other 23 fighters at UFC Vegas 111 successfully made weight for their respective fights.
Summary of Key Facts
- Ismael Bonfim missed weight by 5 pounds for lightweight fight.
- This is his second weight miss in UFC.
- Bonfim vs. Padilla will proceed at catchweight with a financial penalty.
- Main event: Gabriel Bonfim (170.5 lbs) vs. Randy Brown (171 lbs).
- 23 other fighters made weight successfully.
The official weigh-ins set the stage for UFC Vegas 111, with one fighter missing weight significantly but main card bouts confirmed to proceed.
Author’s summary: Despite Ismael Bonfim missing weight by 5 pounds, the UFC Vegas 111 event proceeds with most fighters making weight and key matchups intact for fight night.