Ismael Bonfim heavily misses weight for UFC Vegas 111

In the lead-up to UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs Brown (UFC Vegas 111) in Las Vegas, lightweight Ismael Bonfim badly missed the 156-pound limit, coming in at 161 pounds, five pounds over the non-title threshold. As a consequence, he was fined 25 percent of his fight purse, which was awarded to his scheduled opponent. The miss drew attention because it was significantly above the usual allowance and raised concerns about his weight-cut process and preparation. This situation may affect perceptions of his professionalism and future matchmaking at lightweight.