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The UFC has released lightweight Ismael Bonfim following his third weight miss and fourth consecutive stoppage loss. Bonfim was knocked out by Francisco Prado at UFC Vegas 122 after arriving 7.5 pounds over the limit, ending his tenure with a 2-5 record in the promotion.
Brazilian fighter Ismael Bonfim failed to make the 155-pound lightweight limit for his upcoming bout against Francisco Prado at UFC Vegas 122, weighing in at 163.5 pounds. This is his third weight miss in the promotion. The fight will proceed at catchweight, with Bonfim forfeiting 25% of his purse. The event, headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan, takes place on October 10 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
Cris Cyborg will defend her PFL featherweight title against Ketlen Vieira on Saturday in Tampa, but the bout will not be for the belt. Vieira missed the 145-pound limit by 7.2 pounds, meaning she cannot win the title even if she wins the fight. Cyborg, a 3-1 betting favorite, made weight exactly at 145 pounds. The event also saw the cancellation of a preliminary bout between Omran Chabaan and Florim Zendeli due to weight-cutting issues.
At UFC Vegas 119 weigh-ins, Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi made weight for their long-awaited flyweight title rematch (nine years after their first meeting), while Kevin Borjas missed weight by three pounds for his bout with Andre Lima. Lima-Borjas will proceed at a catchweight with Borjas forfeiting 20% of his purse; the rest of the card weighed in successfully, setting up Saturday’s event.
Greg Hardy weighed in at 132 kg (about 291 pounds), roughly 25 pounds over the non-title heavyweight limit for his Fight Nation Championship bout against Darko Stosic in Belgrade; Stosic accepted the fight despite the miss, with Hardy’s controversial NFL history and UFC tenure noted.
Luana Carolina missed the non-title bantamweight limit by eight pounds (weighed in at 144 lbs vs 136 lbs), forcing the cancellation of her UFC London bout with Melissa Mullins. It marks Carolina’s third weight miss, prompting fan calls for her to be released, while the main event Lerone Murphy vs Movsar Evloev reportedly proceeded as scheduled.
UFC 324 opened with three first-round stoppages, including Alex Perez’s TKO of Charles Johnson after Perez missed weight and forfeited 25% of his purse. The card kept a brisk pace with more quick finishes (Ty Miller’s KO of Adam Fugitt and Josh Hokit’s stoppage of Denzel Freeman) and several upcoming bouts (Nikita Krylov vs. Modestas Bukauskas, Alex Perez vs. Charles Johnson). UFC also announced boosted bonuses: Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night each up to $100,000, plus a $25,000 stoppage bonus for KO/TKO/submission.
Bo Nickal declined to rebook his canceled match against Yoel Romero after Romero missed weight significantly, citing disrespect to the sport and expressing interest in other fighters instead, while criticizing the main event lineup for not featuring more accomplished wrestlers.
At UFC Perth, the main event between Carlos Ulberg and Dominick Reyes is set, but one fight was canceled due to illness and another fighter missed weight, leading to adjustments in the fight card.
The article discusses the unlikely return of Ronda Rousey to MMA, speculating on a hypothetical comeback fight against Kayla Harrison at UFC White House, which ends in a decisive Harrison victory. It also covers issues with fighters missing weight, suggesting stricter penalties, and predicts the headliner for the first UFC event on Paramount+ in 2026, favoring a flyweight title fight. Additionally, it humorously considers themed gear for UFC White House, emphasizing the entertainment aspect of fight promotion.
Kelvin Gastelum's repeated weight-cutting issues have raised concerns about possible health problems, with his coach speculating he might have a serious eating disorder, though Gastelum has not publicly addressed any such issues. Despite multiple missed weights and penalties, Gastelum continues to struggle with making weight, prompting discussions about the responsibilities of fighters, coaches, and the UFC in managing weight cuts safely.
Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by five pounds at UFC's Noche UFC event, leading to widespread criticism from fighters and fans, with many calling for his fight to be canceled and him to be cut from the UFC roster.
Kelvin Gastelum missed weight by five pounds for his UFC fight at Noche UFC, marking his fourth such failure, which has led to criticism from fighters and fans. The bout will proceed as a catchweight with Gastelum paying a fine, but the incident has further tarnished his reputation among the MMA community.
Patricio Pitbull criticized Losene Keita for missing weight before their scheduled UFC Paris fight, leading to the fight's cancellation. Pitbull accused Keita of not trying hard enough to make weight and expressed his desire to fight at UFC Rio instead, emphasizing his focus on legacy over money.
Bryan Battle, a former UFC 'The Ultimate Fighter' winner with a 12-2 record, has been released from the UFC after missing weight twice in his last two fights, including a 4-pound miss at UFC 319, leading to the cancellation of his scheduled bout and his subsequent release.