Gabriel Bonfim

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Gabriel Bonfim
BornGabriel de Souza Bonfim
(1997-08-20) August 20, 1997 (age 28)
Brasília, Brazil
Other namesMarretinha
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionBantamweight (2014)
Lightweight (2016–2018)
Welterweight (2016–present)
Reach72 in (183 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofBrasília, Brazil
TeamBonfim Brothers Academy
Years active2014–present
Professional boxing record
Total5
Wins5
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total20
Wins19
By knockout4
By submission13
By decision2
Losses1
By knockout1
Other information
Notable relativesIsmael Bonfim (brother)
Boxing record from BoxRec
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Gabriel de Souza Bonfim[2] (born August 20, 1997) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and former boxer. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He previously competed in Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is a former LFA Welterweight Champion. As of November 11, 2025, he is #10 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[3]

Background

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Bonfim was born in Brasília, Brazil to a family of eleven siblings, including Ismael, who is also a mixed martial artist. His family lost an important part when his father abandoned the family during his battle with alcohol, so his older brother and one sister had to get jobs to put food on the table.[4]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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During 2014–2019, Bonfim completing in Brazil regional promotion and turned pro in boxing. He amassed a record of 10–0 in MMA and 5–0 (1 KO) in boxing, before his fighting at Legacy Fighting Alliance.[5]

Legacy Fighting Alliance

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Bonfim joined the one-night of LFA Welterweight Grand Prix at LFA 112 on July 19, 2021. In the semifinal, he knocked Brenner Alberth in round three. Bonfim advance to the final against Carlos Leal, but he was removed from the matchup due to concussion-like symptoms.[6]

Bonfim was scheduled to face Quemuel Ottoni for the vacant LFA Welterweight Championship on March 11, 2022, at LFA 126, but Ottoni withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Eduardo Garvon.[7][8] Despite as Garvon missed weight at 175.8 pounds and was ineligible for the title, Bonfim won the title via an arm-triangle choke in round one.[9][10]

Dana White's Contender Series

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Bonfim was invited to face Felix Klinkhammer on September 6, 2022, at Dana White's Contender Series 53, but Klinkhammer withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Trey Waters.[11][12] He won the fight via a Von Flue choke in round one and he was awarded a UFC contract.[13]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In his promotional debut, Bonfim faced Mounir Lazzez on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283.[14] He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[15]

Bonfim faced Trevin Giles on July 29, 2023, at UFC 291. He won the fight via a guillotine choke in round one.[16]

Bonfim faced Nicolas Dalby on November 4, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 231.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout in round two.[18] This bout was earned him the Fight of the Night bonus.[19]

Bonfim faced Ange Loosa on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.[20] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[21]

Bonfim was scheduled to face Rinat Fakhretdinov on February 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 251.[22] However, Fakhretdinov withdrew from the fight due to an undisclosed injury and was replaced by Khaos Williams.[23] He won the fight after he choked Williams unconscious via a brabo choke in round two.[24] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[25]

Bonfim faced Stephen Thompson on July 12, 2025, at UFC on ESPN 70.[26] He won the fight via split decision.[27] 12 out of 14 media outlets scored the bout for Thompson.[28]

Bonfim was scheduled to face Randy Brown on October 11, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 261.[29] However, the bout was moved to UFC Fight Night 264 on November 8, 2025, to serve as the main event.[30] He won via technical knockout in the second round.[31] This fight earned him another Performance of the Night award.[32]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
20 matches 19 wins 1 loss
By knockout 4 1
By submission 13 0
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 19–1 Randy Brown TKO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown November 8, 2025 2 1:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 18–1 Stephen Thompson Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira July 12, 2025 3 5:00 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win 17–1 Khaos Williams Technical Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues February 15, 2025 2 4:58 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Performance of the Night.
Win 16–1 Ange Loosa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez July 13, 2024 3 5:00 Denver, Colorado, United States
Loss 15–1 Nicolas Dalby TKO (knees and punches) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis November 4, 2023 2 4:33 São Paulo, Brazil Fight of the Night.
Win 15–0 Trevin Giles Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 291 July 29, 2023 1 1:13 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Win 14–0 Mounir Lazzez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 283 January 21, 2023 1 0:49 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win 13–0 Trey Waters Submission (Von Flue choke) Dana White's Contender Series 53 September 6, 2022 1 4:13 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–0 Eduardo Garvon Submission (arm-triangle choke) LFA 126 March 11, 2022 1 1:19 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Won the vacant LFA Welterweight Championship; Garvon missed weight (175.8 lb) and was ineligible to win the title.
Win 11–0 Brenner Alberth KO (punches) LFA 112 July 19, 2021 3 0:38 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil LFA Welterweight Grand Prix Semifinal.
Win 10–0 Mario Barreto Submission (rear-naked choke) Samurai Fight 2 April 6, 2019 1 3:33 Brasília, Brazil
Win 9–0 Moacir Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) Future FC 2 February 22, 2019 2 2:30 Indaiatuba, Brazil
Win 8–0 Alan Pereira KO (punches) Lutadors MMA 4 November 17, 2018 1 0:45 Planaltina, Brazil Return to Welterweight.
Win 7–0 Luis Felipe Alvim Submission (rear-naked choke) JF Fight 19 October 20, 2018 3 4:52 Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Win 6–0 Breno José Submission (arm-triangle choke) Socam Fight MMA 1 September 29, 2018 1 4:02 São Sebastião, Brazil Welterweight bout.
Win 5–0 Samuel Nunes Submission (guillotine choke) Samurai Fight 1 September 7, 2018 1 1:03 Brasília, Brazil
Win 4–0 Vinicius Luiz da Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Centro Oeste Fight 8 May 19, 2018 2 3:07 Brasília, Brazil Welterweight bout.
Win 3–0 Lucas Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Aspera FC 45 June 8, 2016 2 4:05 Brasília, Brazil Lightweight debut.
Win 2–0 Kleverson Cruz TKO (punches) Brazilian MMA League 11 September 10, 2016 2 4:59 Brasília, Brazil Welterweight debut.
Win 1–0 Kleuve Santos Submission (triangle choke) Açaí do Japa Fight 2 December 13, 2014 2 3:20 Paranoá, Brazil Bantamweight debut.

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Professional boxing record

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5 fights 5 wins 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
By decision 4 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
5 Win 5–0 Ademir de Jesus Machado TKO 1 (10), 1:48 Dec 16, 2017 Ginásio Poliesportivo São Bartolomeu, São Sebastião, Brazil Won vacant Brazilian (CNB) super-welterweight title
4 Win 4–0 Claudiomar Pedra dos Santos UD 6 Mar 18, 2017 Ginásio Poliesportivo São Bartolomeu, São Sebastião, Brazil
3 Win 3–0 Pablo Luiz Meireles UD 4 Jan 20, 2017 Ginasio Rebouças, Santos, Brazil
2 Win 2–0 José Conceição Nascimento UD 4 May 21, 2016 Combat Club, São Paulo, Brazil
1 Win 1–0 Paulo Cesar Galdino UD 4 Feb 27, 2016 Combat Club, São Paulo, Brazil

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See also

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References

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