Prado Defeats Bonfim at UFC Vegas 122 After Weight Dispute

Francisco Prado faced Ismael Bonfim at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026, at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, with Prado seeking to end a four-fight UFC losing streak while Bonfim entered after three consecutive defeats.

According to DraftKings and SportsBetMGM previews, Prado held a 12-5 professional record and Bonfim entered with a 20-7 record. The bout was contested at lightweight after Prado returned from a previous welterweight run.

According to MMAmania.com, Bonfim weighed 163.5 pounds for the lightweight matchup, 7.5 pounds above the division limit. Prado accepted the fight and received 25 percent of Bonfim's purse after the missed weight.

According to SportsYahoo, Prado successfully made the lightweight limit at 155 pounds and had previously struggled against larger welterweights. The report noted that Prado had never been finished in his professional career.

Prado entered the UFC with strong finishing ability, according to DraftKings. He recorded one UFC victory over Ottman Azaitar and earned performance bonuses during his earlier lightweight appearances.

According to DraftKings, Bonfim had recorded four stoppage losses in his UFC run and entered the matchup after a first-round submission loss to Axel Sola in July. The Brazilian fighter also held a record of two UFC wins and four losses.

SportsGrid highlighted the contrast between Prado's durability and Bonfim's recent struggles under pressure. The analysis focused on Prado's ability to remain competitive through difficult fights.

According to BetMGM Sports, Prado was expected to use forward pressure and striking volume, while Bonfim's boxing, defense, and ground skills remained key factors in the matchup.