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Brendson Ribeiro pleads authorities to help find missing brother after UFC Vegas 122 win

UFC Vegas 122 winner Brendson Ribeiro begged Brazilian authorities for "closure" after his brother went missing nearly six months ago.

By Mike Bohn and Ken Hathaway · Yahoo

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Brendson Ribeiro asked authorities for assistance in finding his missing brother after his UFC Vegas 122 victory.
Ribeiro stated that his family has been searching for his missing brother for nearly six months.
Ismael Bonfim was released from the UFC following a first-round knockout loss to Francisco Prado.

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Brendson Ribeiro pleaded with authorities to help locate his missing brother following his victory at UFC Vegas 122. Ribeiro and his family have been dealing with the situation for nearly six months, and the fighter noted that his Octagon victory served as a brief distraction from the ongoing ordeal.

The event also featured significant roster developments, including Ismael Bonfim's release from the promotion after a first-round knockout loss to Francisco Prado following a 7.5-pound weight miss. Longtime UFC veterans Gerald Meerschaert and Niko Price also announced their retirements following their respective bouts.

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