Gabriel Bonfim


Gabriel de Souza Bonfim 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 18, 2025, he is #11 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

Background

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.

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 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.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • *Performance of the Night
  • *Fight of the Night
  • Legacy Fighting Alliance
  • *LFA Welterweight Championship
  • MMA Fighting
  • *2025 Third Team MMA All-Star

    Mixed martial arts record

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
5Win5–0Ademir de Jesus MachadoTKO1, 1:48Dec 16, 2017Ginásio Poliesportivo São Bartolomeu, São Sebastião, BrazilWon vacant Brazilian super-welterweight title
4Win4–0Claudiomar Pedra dos SantosUD6Mar 18, 2017Ginásio Poliesportivo São Bartolomeu, São Sebastião, Brazil
3Win3–0Pablo Luiz MeirelesUD4Jan 20, 2017Ginasio Rebouças, Santos, Brazil
2Win2–0José Conceição NascimentoUD4May 21, 2016Combat Club, São Paulo, Brazil
1Win1–0Paulo Cesar GaldinoUD4Feb 27, 2016Combat Club, São Paulo, Brazil