Ismael Bonfim
Marreta
Brazil
Inconsistent ways continue
Bonfim lost to Nazim Sadykhov via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
That was a weird one. Bonfim was the more effective fighter the majority of Round 1, but he ate a few huge blows late, headlined by a kick to the face. Bonfim was clearly struggling in between rounds, at which point referee Mark Smith called in the doctor. While there appeared to be some miscommunication, Bonfim said at one point that he couldn't see, and that's going to get the fight stopped every single time. The Brazilian has far more talent than his 2-2 career mark with the UFC would lead you to believe, but as always, you are what your record says you are in this sport.
That was a weird one. Bonfim was the more effective fighter the majority of Round 1, but he ate a few huge blows late, headlined by a kick to the face. Bonfim was clearly struggling in between rounds, at which point referee Mark Smith called in the doctor. While there appeared to be some miscommunication, Bonfim said at one point that he couldn't see, and that's going to get the fight stopped every single time. The Brazilian has far more talent than his 2-2 career mark with the UFC would lead you to believe, but as always, you are what your record says you are in this sport.
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Fighting at UFC Vegas 102
Bonfim will fight Nazim Sadykhov at UFC Vegas 102 on Feb. 15, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim earned a bounce-back win over Vinc Pichel in May to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. He'll now be tasked with taking down Sadykhov, who hasn't lost a professional bout since 2018 but also hasn't fought anyone since last November.
Bonfim earned a bounce-back win over Vinc Pichel in May to improve to 2-1 within the UFC. He'll now be tasked with taking down Sadykhov, who hasn't lost a professional bout since 2018 but also hasn't fought anyone since last November.
Gets right back in win column
Bonfim defeated Vinc Pichel via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC 301 on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
ANALYSIS
Entering as upwards of a -600 favorite, Bonfim was expect to dominate this fight, and he did just that, from start to finish. Yes, Ismael was blessed with a massive speed and athleticism edge over the aging Pichel, but he deserves credit for taking his time and going about things in a smart manner and not allowing his opponent any openings to pull a potential upset. Bonfim was fresh off a first-round submission defeat to Benoit Saint-Denis last July, but there's no shame in that given the latter's strong run of late. Bonfim improves to 2-1 in his first three UFC bouts.
Entering as upwards of a -600 favorite, Bonfim was expect to dominate this fight, and he did just that, from start to finish. Yes, Ismael was blessed with a massive speed and athleticism edge over the aging Pichel, but he deserves credit for taking his time and going about things in a smart manner and not allowing his opponent any openings to pull a potential upset. Bonfim was fresh off a first-round submission defeat to Benoit Saint-Denis last July, but there's no shame in that given the latter's strong run of late. Bonfim improves to 2-1 in his first three UFC bouts.
New Pinchel fight scheduled
Bonfim is scheduled to compete against Vinc Pichel on May 4 for UFC301 in Rio de Janeiro, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim was initially planned to fight Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo on Nov. 4. However, the bout was canceled after Bonfim missed weight.
Bonfim was initially planned to fight Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo on Nov. 4. However, the bout was canceled after Bonfim missed weight.
Fight called off
Bonfim's bout against Vinc Pichel at UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday was canceled, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.comreports.
ANALYSIS
Bonfim missed weight for the matchup, and the two sides were apparently unable to come to terms on a new fight agreement.
Bonfim missed weight for the matchup, and the two sides were apparently unable to come to terms on a new fight agreement.
Comes in heavy
Bonfim missed the lightweight limit and will face Vinc Pichel at a catchweight at UFC Sao Paulo on Saturday, Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting.comreports.
ANALYSIS
Both fighters came in heavy at the initial weigh-in, but Pichel was able to make weight on a second attempt. Bonfim is coming off a loss to Benoit Saint-Denis in July, while Pichel is also fresh off a loss to Mark Madsen in the spring.
Both fighters came in heavy at the initial weigh-in, but Pichel was able to make weight on a second attempt. Bonfim is coming off a loss to Benoit Saint-Denis in July, while Pichel is also fresh off a loss to Mark Madsen in the spring.