Ismael Bonfim Removed From UFC Roster Following UFC Vegas 122 Loss

Ismael Bonfim is no longer on the UFC roster following a turbulent weekend in Las Vegas. The 30-year-old Brazilian was removed from the promotion after suffering a first-round knockout defeat to Francisco Prado on the preliminary card of UFC Vegas 122 at the Meta APEX.

Bonfim entered the contest significantly compromised on the scales, missing weight by 7.5 pounds. The defeat marked his fourth consecutive stoppage loss inside the Octagon. Throughout his promotional tenure, "Marreta" struggled with the scale, officially missing weight on two occasions and having another bout scrapped entirely due to weight-cut complications.

Bonfim leaves the UFC with a 2-5 promotional record, a sharp downturn after entering the organization with an 18-3 mark earned prior to his signing via Dana White's Contender Series. Before news of his release broke, Bonfim released a statement on social media on Sunday addressing the setback.

"My story doesn't end here. There are no excuses," Bonfim wrote, adding that he maintains his focus despite the adversity. "The outcome of a battle does not define a warrior's worth, and a loss will never be enough to erase the entire story we've built.

I keep my head held high, my heart at peace... God is still writing the next chapters, and I trust Him completely."