UFC Vegas 111 weigh-in results: Fighter misses weight by 5 pounds

UFC Vegas 111 Weigh-in Results

Ismael Bonfim Misses Weight by Five Pounds

Ismael Bonfim failed to make weight at the UFC Vegas 111 official weigh-ins, coming in five pounds over the lightweight limit. The elder Bonfim weighed in at 161 pounds, exceeding the 155-pound lightweight limit allowed for non-title fights.

This marks the second time Bonfim has missed weight in his UFC career. Previously, he missed weight by 3.5 pounds for a scheduled fight against Vinc Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo in November 2023. Pichel declined to accept the fight after the weight miss, stating:

“I decided to take away his ability to fight and make money.”

Bonfim’s opponent for this event, Chris Padilla, successfully made weight at 155 pounds. The UFC confirmed that the Bonfim vs. Padilla fight will continue at a catchweight, with Bonfim forfeiting 25% of his purse as a penalty.

Main Event and Other Fighters' Weights

The main event welterweight bout between Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown is official. Gabriel weighed in at 170.5 pounds, while Brown weighed 171 pounds.

Except for Ismael Bonfim, all other 23 fighters competing at UFC Vegas 111 made weight successfully.

Summary of Key Facts

Ismael Bonfim weighed in at 161 pounds, missing the lightweight limit by 5 pounds.
He has previously missed weight once, leading to a canceled fight against Vinc Pichel.
Chris Padilla made weight at 155 pounds and will fight Bonfim at catchweight.
Gabriel Bonfim and Randy Brown’s welterweight main event weights were 170.5 and 171 pounds respectively.
All other fighters at UFC Vegas 111 made weight.

Author’s summary: Ismael Bonfim’s significant weight miss impacts the UFC Vegas 111 undercard, while his brother Gabriel is set for the main event, highlighting contrasting fortunes for the Bonfim brothers at this event.

MMA Fighting — 2025-11-08