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Sean Brady explains why he withdrew from Gabriel Bonfim main event on short notice: ‘I couldn’t walk’

Sean Brady is still battling an infection that forced him to withdraw from UFC Vegas 124. It was reported earlier today that Brady had withdrawn from next week’s main event after suffering an injury.

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Gabriel Bonfim Loses Opponent At UFC Vegas 124

Gabriel Bonfim will need a new opponent for UFC Vegas 124 after Sean Brady withdrew from their scheduled welterweight main event on Nov. 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 13

UFC Cuts Promising Fighter After Insane Weigh-In Miss and KO Loss

The UFC has removed Brazilian lightweight Ismael Bonfim from its roster after he missed weight by 7.5 pounds and was knocked out in the first round at UFC Vegas 122.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 13

UFC Cuts Former DWCS Fighter After 7.5-Pound Weight Miss

Ismael Bonfim’s UFC run has officially hit rock bottom. After missing weight by a whopping 7.5 pounds and getting brutally knocked out by Francisco Prado in the first round at UFC Vegas 122, the Brazilian has been booted from the promotion’s roster.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 10

Ismael Bonfim’s team explain they made decision with UFC that led to over seven pound weight miss

Ismael Bonfim’s brother said that he rehydrated before stepping on the scales. At the Friday weigh-ins, Bonfim was 7.5 pounds over the lightweight limit, with his bout still set to take place later today at a catchweight.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

UFC Vegas 124 Fight Card Set For November

Gabriel Bonfim will face Sean Brady in a welterweight main event at UFC Vegas 124 on Nov. 7 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, MMA Mania reports. The Paramount+ card starts at 5 p.m.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 14

Gabriel Bonfim climbs lightweight rankings after recent win

Gabriel Bonfim has cracked the top tier of ESPN's lightweight rankings following his most recent victory. The Brazilian welterweight continues his ascent through the UFC's 170-pound division after another strong showing.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 7

Bonfim Dominantes Muhammad At UFC Vegas 118

Gabriel Bonfim has arrived at the top of the UFC welterweight division, as the Brazilian delivered the best performance of his career against former champion Belal Muhammad.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 6

Gabriel Bonfim stays hot at UFC Fight Night, defeats Belal Muhammad

Former UFC welterweight champion and Chicago native Belal Muhammad had no answers for Brazil's Gabriel Bonfim, who secured his 20th win in 21 MMA fights by securing a unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) win in the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 6

Belal Muhammad vs Gabriel Bonfim prediction: Fans split by just three votes in razor close main event

Fans are split on who comes out on top later today in the main event of UFC Vegas 118. On June 6, Belal Muhammad faces Gabriel Bonfim at the Meta Apex in a welterweight crossroads matchup.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 3

UFC Fight Night: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim — Preview & Storylines

The UFC is back at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for a pivotal welterweight showdown that could scramble the division’s top ten. UFC Fight Night 278 features Belal Muhammad, the former champion and the first-ever Palestinian UFC fighter, desperate to return to the win column.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Who Is Belal Muhammad? Meet the Former UFC Champion Standing in Gabriel Bonfim’s Way

Gabriel Bonfim’s next opponent is someone who spent years fighting for recognition before finally reaching the top of the UFC welterweight division. Belal Muhammad enters their upcoming UFC Fight Night main event as a former champion and one of the most experienced fighters at 170 pounds.

MMA News / Yardbarker / February 23

Potential matchups for fighters after UFC Fight Night in Houston

UFC Fight Night in Houston had some great finishes on the main card. Here’s how some matchups could pan out after the results of Fight Night.

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MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / November 9

Gabriel Bonfim vows to 'retire' ex-UFC champion after main event win

UFC welterweight Gabriel Bonfim maintained his momentum Saturday night with a second-round TKO, set up by a devastating flying knee to defeat Randy Brown (20-7 MMA) in the main event from the UFC APEX in Las Vegas to cap off UFC Vegas 111.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 9

Gabriel Bonfim knees Randy Brown cold in Round 2, captures first UFC main event

LAS VEGAS — Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim delivered a brutal statement in his first UFC headliner, stopping Randy Brown with a crushing knee at 1:20 of Round 2 in the UFC Fight Night 264 main event at the APEX.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 8

Gabriel Bonfim stops Randy Brown in UFC Vegas 111 main event

The octagon was at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for Saturday's UFC Vegas 111: Bonfom vs. Brown fight card. The event was headlined by a welterweight bout between former LFA welterweight champion Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 8

Gabriel Bonfim Promises Fireworks vs. Randy Brown in UFC Vegas 111 Headliner

Fresh off a controversial split decision over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim is back and he’s calling his shot. The Brazilian

MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 8

UFC Announces Punishment for Only Fighter to Miss Weight From Bonfim vs. Brown Card

UFC Vegas 111 promises an action-packed night, headlined by a stacked card. And a special night for the Bonfim brothers, who are set to compete in the same event.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / November 7

UFC Vegas 111: Bonfim vs. Brown full card, odds

For the second consecutive week, the UFC remains status quo with a Fight Night card from the UFC APEX. Amid a betting scandal rocking the MMA world from last week's event, the promotion pushes forward with a 12-fight card before taking a near month-long break from its home state.