Cut! UFC Vegas 122 fighter who missed weight by eight pounds then got knocked out officially released
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Key Points:
- UFC Vegas 122 marked the end of several UFC careers, including veterans Gerald Meerschaert and Niko Price, and former Lightweight prospect Ismael Bonfim, who was cut from the UFC after a first-round knockout loss to Francisco Prado and missing weight by eight pounds.
- Ismael Bonfim, older brother of top-ranked Welterweight Gabriel Bonfim, has struggled in the UFC, winning only once in his last six fights, suffering multiple finishes, and missing weight three times.
- Despite his release, Bonfim expressed determination to continue his fighting career, emphasizing resilience and faith in an Instagram post, stating that one loss does not define a warrior’s worth.
- Bonfim highlighted the personal battles and challenges faced beyond the octagon and affirmed his commitment to persevere and write new chapters in his career outside the UFC.
