Francisco Prado and Ismael Bonfim are targeted to meet at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10. The matchup has not yet been officially announced.
Francisco Prado and Ismael "Marreta" Bonfim are being targeted to clash at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, according to reports. The lightweight matchup has not yet received an official announcement from the promotion.
Prado, 24, brings a 12-5 record into the potential bout, representing Argentina out of American Top Team. The orthodox striker stands five-foot-ten with a 69-inch reach and has shown solid output inside the octagon, landing 4.09 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 0.94 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Bonfim, nicknamed "Marreta" — Portuguese for sledgehammer — is a 30-year-old Brazilian veteran carrying a 20-7 record and training out of the Bonfim Brothers camp. At five-foot-eight with a notably long 71-inch reach, the orthodox fighter has built a reputation as a high-volume striker, landing 5.51 significant strikes per minute at an impressive 54 percent accuracy. He averages 1.06 takedowns per 15 minutes, giving him a well-rounded offensive profile.
Why it matters
- Both fighters operate in the lightweight division, where positioning matters at every level of the rankings ladder
- Bonfim's striking volume and accuracy advantage could be offset by Prado's youth and takedown threat
- A win for either man would carry meaningful momentum heading into the later stages of 2026
- The bout remains unconfirmed, so its place on the card could still shift before any official announcement
