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UFC Vegas 122: Three Brazilian Fighters Miss Weight, Impacting Their Fight Purses
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The UFC Vegas 122 weigh-in delivered surprises with three Brazilian fighters missing weight, leading to financial penalties for two of them. Despite these incidents, all fights remain on the card.
To remember:
- Three Brazilians—Ketlen Esquentadinha, Brendson Ribeiro, and Ismael Bonfim—missed weight at the UFC Vegas 122 weigh-in.
- Esquentadinha exceeded the strawweight limit by 450 g, resulting in a 20% purse penalty to Loopy Godinez.
- Ribeiro and Bonfim missed their respective weight classes by 1.1 kg and 3.4 kg, with the latter forfeiting 25% of his purse to Francisco Prado.
- All scheduled fights remain on the card despite the weight misses.
A Chaotic Weigh-In for UFC Vegas 122
The weigh-in for UFC Vegas 22 was marked by unexpected weight misses from three Brazilian fighters. Ketlen Esquentadinha, Brendson Ribeiro, and Ismael Bonfim all failed to meet the limits of their respective weight classes, highlighting the challenges of physical preparation before a fight.
Heavy Financial Penalties
Among the three fighters in trouble, Esquentadinha exceeded the strawweight limit (52 kg) by 450 grams, a first for this fighter who is usually strict with her weight. As a result, she will have to forfeit 20% of her purse to her opponent, Loopy Godinez. A financial penalty that underscores the importance of discipline in fight preparation.
The situation was even more critical for Brendson Ribeiro and Ismael Bonfim. The former, in the light heavyweight division, weighed in 1.1 kg over, while Bonfim, in the lightweight division, exceeded the limit by 3.4 kg. The latter, already sanctioned twice in the past, will have to give up 25% of his purse to his opponent, Francisco Prado.
All Fights Kept Despite the Incidents
Despite these weight misses, the organization decided to keep all the scheduled fights for UFC Vegas 22. A decision that could impact the performances of the affected fighters, especially Bonfim, whose weight miss is the most significant. Fans can still expect intense matchups, even if the preparation of some fighters leaves much to be desired.
These incidents serve as a reminder that the weigh-in remains a critical moment in a fighter’s career. Between discipline and financial stakes, every gram counts. Now we’ll see how these three Brazilians perform despite these setbacks.