Ismael Bonfim failed to meet the weight requirement at the official UFC Vegas 111 weigh-ins. The UFC lightweight weighed in 5 pounds over the limit, registering 161 pounds, surpassing the lightweight limit including the one-pound allowance for non-title fights.
"I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money."
The main event features welterweights Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown. Gabriel weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while Brown came in at 171 pounds, both making weight successfully.
Except for Ismael Bonfim, all other 23 fighters participating at UFC Vegas 111 made weight without issues.
"UFC Vegas 111 could be a big night for the Bonfim brothers, but one of them has already started the weekend off on the wrong foot."
The full weigh-in results will be available ahead of the event airing on ESPN and ESPN+ at 7 p.m.
Author's summary: At UFC Vegas 111, Ismael Bonfim missed weight by 5 pounds, resulting in a catchweight bout with a purse penalty, while all other fighters made weight successfully.
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