Gabriel Bonfim

Gabriel de Souza Bonfim (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 August 11, 2026, he is #5 in the Meta UFC welterweight rankings.

Background Bonfim was born in Brasília, Brazil, into a family of eleven children. His older brother, Ismael Bonfim, is also a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the UFC. During his childhood, his father struggled with alcoholism and abandoned the family, prompting his older brother and sister to seek employment to financially support the household.

Mixed martial arts career Early career 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.

Legacy Fighting Alliance 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.

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. 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.

Dana White's Contender Series 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. He won the fight via a Von Flue choke in round one and he was awarded a UFC contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bonfim faced the former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad in the main event of UFC Fight Night 278 on June 6, 2026. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

Bonfim is scheduled to face Sean Brady in the main event on November 7, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 293.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Performance of the Night (Two times)

Mixed martial arts record Win

Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Randy Brown TKO (knee) UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Stephen Thompson Decision (split) UFC on ESPN: Lewis vs. Teixeira

Nashville, Tennessee, United States Win

Khaos Williams Technical Submission (brabo choke) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ange Loosa Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Namajunas vs. Cortez

Denver, Colorado, United States Loss

Nicolas Dalby TKO (knees and punches) UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis

São Paulo, Brazil Win

Trevin Giles Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 291

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States Win

Mounir Lazzez Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 283

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Trey Waters Submission (Von Flue choke) Dana White's Contender Series 53

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Eduardo Garvon Submission (brabo choke) LFA 126

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Brenner Alberth KO (punches) LFA 112

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Win

Mario Barreto Submission (rear-naked choke) Samurai Fight 2

Brasília, Brazil Win

Moacir Rocha Submission (rear-naked choke) Future FC 2

Indaiatuba, Brazil Win

Alan Pereira KO (punches) Lutadors MMA 4

Planaltina, Brazil Win

Luis Felipe Alvim Submission (rear-naked choke) JF Fight 19

Juiz de Fora, Brazil Win

Breno José Submission (arm-triangle choke) Socam Fight MMA 1

São Sebastião, Brazil Win

Samuel Nunes Submission (guillotine choke) Samurai Fight 1

Brasília, Brazil Win

Vinicius Luiz da Silva Submission (guillotine choke) Centro Oeste Fight 8

Brasília, Brazil Win

Lucas Silva Submission (rear-naked choke) Aspera FC 45

Brasília, Brazil Win

Kleverson Cruz TKO (punches) Brazilian MMA League 11

Brasília, Brazil Win

Kleuve Santos Submission (triangle choke) Açaí do Japa Fight 2

Paranoá, Brazil