Three Fighters Missed Weight at UFC Vegas 112
Three athletes failed to hit their marks at Friday's weigh-in, though the main event fighters made weight.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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Local MMA fans tuning into UFC Vegas 112 will see three fighters entering the cage after failing to meet their required weight limits. All three athletes who missed their targets will now forfeit a portion of their purses as a penalty for the infractions.
Why it matters
Weight compliance is a critical safety and regulatory standard in professional combat sports, ensuring parity between opponents before they step into the cage. The financial penalties serve as the primary enforcement mechanism for these weight class requirements.
Three fighters missed their weight limits during official weigh-ins, including Ismael Bonfim, who weighed in 7.5 pounds over the 156-pound lightweight threshold. It remains unknown how much of their respective purses will be forfeited.
The players
Ketlen Souza
A strawweight fighter who weighed in 1 pound over the 116-pound limit.
Brendson Ribeiro
A light heavyweight fighter who weighed in 2.5 pounds over the 206-pound limit.
Ismael Bonfim
A lightweight fighter who weighed in 7.5 pounds over the 156-pound limit.
Brandon Allen
A main event fighter who successfully met the 186-pound weight limit.
Christian Leroy Duncan
A main event fighter who successfully met the 185-pound weight limit.
The details
Athletes stepped on the scale Friday to qualify for their scheduled bouts, with three competitors designated as heavy for their respective divisions. While Brendson Ribeiro came in 2.5 pounds over the 206-pound light heavyweight limit and Ketlen Souza missed the 116-pound strawweight mark by 1 pound, the main event pair of Brandon Allen at 186 pounds and Christian Leroy Duncan at 185 pounds both successfully hit their targets.
Timeline
Fighters participated in the official weigh-in ceremony on October 9, 2026.
The event begins streaming live on Paramount+ on October 9, 2026, at 5 p.m. ET.
The main card begins on October 9, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET.
Beyond the Strip
Professional combat sports in the valley operate under strict regulatory oversight to maintain competitive balance between weight classes. This event follows the standard enforcement pattern established by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to manage athlete compliance.
Fans planning to watch the card should note that the event begins streaming on Paramount+ starting at 5 p.m. ET today. The main card follows at 8 p.m. ET, showcasing the finalized lineup of fighters.
The takeaway
Weight discrepancies can sometimes impact the flow or intensity of the scheduled bouts for viewers to monitor. Keep an eye on the official cage results to see if the weight penalties affect the fighters' performance during the event.
Further reading
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