UFC Vegas 111: see the full card, times and where to watch Bonfim vs Brown this Saturday Por Beatriz
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship will hold UFC Vegas 111 this Saturday (8), at the UFC Apex, in Las Vegas, in the United States. The event highlights the main clash between Brazilian Gabriel Bonfim and Jamaican Randy Brown, in the welterweight category, with the main card starting at 9pm (Brasília time). Bonfim, 14th in the division’s ranking, seeks to consolidate his rise after recent victories by knockout and submission, while Brown, a veteran with 20 career victories, arrives motivated by four victories in the last five fights.
The program starts at 6pm with the preliminary card, which includes seven fights to warm up the night. Five Brazilian athletes participate in the event, reinforcing the national presence in the Octagon. The broadcast takes place exclusively via UFC Fight Pass streaming, available on various devices.
The preliminary card features varied duels at different weights, with a focus on revelations and veterans. The first fights promise fast-paced action, especially at featherweight and bantamweight.
Preliminary card highlights
Hyder Amil, from the Philippines, faces Jammal Emmers, from the United States, in the featherweight division, looking for momentum after solid debuts. Next, Adrian Yanez, an American, faces Cristian Quiñonez, from Mexico, in the bantamweight division, where striking should prevail.
Maria Bueno Silva, a Brazilian ranked in the top 10 of the bantamweight division, faces Jacqueline Cavalcanti, from Portugal, in a duel that could elevate the status of both in the division. The fight takes place around 7:30 pm.
Josh Hokit, from the USA, duels with Max Gimenis, also Brazilian, in the heavyweight division, promising exchangesntensas de golpes. Tecia Pennington, americana experiente, enfrenta Denise Gomes, outra representante do Brasil, no peso palha, com foco em grappling.
Presença brasileira no evento
O Brasil tem forte representação no UFC Vegas 111, com atletas em posições chave dos cards. Gabriel Bonfim lidera como protagonista, mas outros nomes buscam vitórias decisivas para subir no ranking.
Ismael Bonfim, irmão de Gabriel, luta no peso leve contra Chris Padilla, dos EUA, no card principal. Raoni Barcelos enfrenta Ricky Simon no peso galo, enquanto Marco Túlio encara Christian Leroy Duncan no peso médio.
Esses combates envolvem estilos mistos, com ênfase em jiu-jitsu brasileiro e striking preciso. A expectactive is at least three national victories, based on the athletes’ recent track record.
Gabriel Bonfim’s trajectory
Gabriel Bonfim, nicknamed “Sledgehammer”, appeared on Dana White’s Contender Series in 2022 and has five wins in six fights in the UFC. The 28-year-old from Brasilia stands out for submissions and knockouts, including triumphs over Trevin Giles and Khaos Williams.
His last victory came against Stephen Thompson, a former title challenger, by submission in the second round. Bonfim measures 1.83m and weighs 77kg, with a reach of 188cm, favoring his closed guard.
Randy Brown’s Profile
Randy Brown, 35 years old, has competed in the UFC since 2016 and has 14 victories in the organization. The Jamaican, 1.91m tall, is one of the tallest in the welterweight division and relies on long striking to control the pace.
In 2025, Brown knocked out Nicolas Dalby in April, marking his fourth straight victory before an isolated defeat. His record includes 12 knockouts in 20 total victories.
The five-round clash tests the endurance of both, with Bonfim favorite in the odds, but Brown experienced in main events.
Main card in detail
The main card starts at 9pm with Bonfim x Brown, followed by the flyweight co-main event between Matt Schnell and Joseph Morales, both Americans, in a three-round fight.
Muslim Salikhov, Russian, faces Uros Medic, Serbian, in the welterweight divisionedium, with a focus on kickboxing. Chris Padilla x Ismael Bonfim brings another Brazilian duel in the lightweight division.
Ricky Simon x Raoni Barcelos, in the bantamweight division, and Christian Leroy Duncan x Marco Túlio, in the middleweight division, close the sequence. All fights count according to the division ranking.
How to access the broadcast
UFC Fight Pass streams the entire event, with the first three preliminary fights free on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Subscription gives you access to replays and post-fight interviews.
Users in Brazil can watch via app or website, with narration in Portuguese available. Check compatibility on smart TVs and cell phones.
- Platforms: UFC Fight Pass, ESPN+ (in select markets)
- Free preliminary time: 6pm
- Estimated duration: 4 hours
