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At the UFC Vegas 111 main card, one of the Bonfim brothers, Ismael Bonfim, was scheduled to face Chris Padilla in a lightweight bout. However, Ismael stepped on the scale at 161 pounds, coming in five pounds over the limit, which forced the fight into a catchweight. As punishment, ‘Marreta’ received a 25 percent fine on his paycheck, which would go directly to Padilla’s purse, as per commission rules. But with only a few hours remaining before the event, a sudden cancellation scare started to float around. During the weigh-ins, the 29-year-old looked extremely sick, and security had to assist him just to stand upright. Many assumed it was a weight-cut issue, but soon reports about a possible injury started circulating. With that, talks of the fight being pulled from the main card began spreading fast. Here’s everything you need to know. ADVERTISEMENT Ismael Bonfim vs. Chris Padilla cancellation still remains a rumor Although Ismael Bonfim clearly struggled during the weigh-ins, the cancellation of his fight against Chris Padilla is still just a rumor. The UFC hasn’t issued any official announcement. But with so little time left before the event, anything could happen, and even industry insiders suspect the fight might actually be in jeopardy. Sports writer Adam Martin wrote on X, “Bonfim had to be helped to the back by UFC security. He looks sick and missed weight big time. I would not be surprised if that fight with Taco Padilla was scrapped.” ADVERTISEMENT
