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Cut! UFC Vegas 122 fighter who missed weight by eight pounds then got knocked out officially released

UFC Vegas 122 ended multiple UFC careers. In addition to the retirements of longtime veterans Gerald Meerschaert and Niko Price, former Lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim has officially been cut from the UFC roster after his loss to Francisco Prado (h/t…

By Andrew Richardson · MMA Mania

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 7:00 AM

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Ismael Bonfim has been officially cut from the UFC roster following his loss at UFC Vegas 122.
Bonfim missed weight by eight pounds before suffering a first-round knockout defeat against Francisco Prado.
The lightweight won only once in his final six bouts and missed weight three separate times.

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Former lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim has been officially released from the UFC roster following his loss at UFC Vegas 122. Bonfim missed weight by eight pounds before suffering a first-round knockout defeat against Francisco Prado, prompting the promotion to cut ties with the Brazilian fighter.

Bonfim struggled significantly following a promising debut knockout over Terrance McKinney, securing only one victory across his next six bouts while being finished in each defeat. He also missed weight three separate times during his tenure, though he stated on social media that he intends to continue his fighting career.

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