Who are Bonfim Brothers?

Last Modified Nov 2, 2023 09:14 GMT
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Ismael Bonfim is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who made his professional debut in mixed martial arts in 2011 and fights out of Brazil. After securing a victory in his first professional bout against Lucas Oyapock, he encountered consecutive losses in his next two fights against Adriano Moraes and Jefferson Lucas in September and October 2011. He made a rapid recovery from initial hiccups in his professional career in his upcoming fights and gathered a dominant 18 wins and 2 losses to his record.

In his recent showdown, Ismael Bonfim squared off against Benoit Saint-Denis on July 2, 2023, at UFC Fight Night: Strickland vs. Magomedov. Bonfim couldn’t last long in the bout and was defeated by Saint-Denis in the first round of the fight. He has a professional record of 19 wins and 4 losses. Ismael Bonfim is scheduled to face Vinc Pichel in a lightweight bout at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis on November 4, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Gabriel Bonfim also hails from Brazil and made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2014, and just like Ismael Bonfim, he also fights out of Brazil. In his first professional fight, Gabriel Bonfim locked horns with Kleuve Santos in December 2014. He defeated Santos via submission and started his professional career with a victory.

In his recent showdown, Gabriel Bonfim locked horns with Trevin Giles at UFC 291. Bonfim defeated Giles in the first round by making him submit, registering his 15th professional mixed martial arts victory. He is scheduled to fight Nicolas Dalby in his upcoming showdown at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis on November 4, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Gabriel Bonfim is undefeated as of now and has a 100% finish rate.

Are Ismael Bonfim and Gabriel Bonfim brothers?

Ismael Bonfim and Gabriel are biological brothers. Ismael Bonfim was born on December 28, 1995, whereas Gabriel Bonfim was born on August 20, 1997, in Brazil. They both are professional mixed martial artists who compete in the lightweight and welterweight divisions of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), respectively. Gabriel Bonfim and Ismael Bonfim will be in action in their home country, Brazil, on November 4, 2023. Both brothers have been tough competitors inside the octagon ever since signing with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Gabriel Bonfim has maintained his clinical record as an undefeated mixed martial artist by improving to 15 consecutive wins by securing three victories in the promotion. Gabriel Bonfim, on the other hand, picked up 2 wins and 1 loss in the promotion, taking his professional mixed martial arts record to 19 wins and 4 losses.

What nationality are the Bonfim brothers?

Both Ismael Bonfim and Gabriel Bonfim are Brazilian nationals. The duo fights out of their home country, Brazil, while competing in professional mixed martial arts at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The Bonfim brothers will be in action on the same card at UFC Fight Night: Almeida vs. Lewis on November 4, 2023, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as Ismael Bonfim braces up to lock horns with Vinc Pinchel and the undefeated Gabriel Bonfim prepares for a showdown against Nicolas Dalby.

FAQs

A. Bonfim brothers are from Brazil.


A. Ismael Bonfim is the elder brother of Gabriel Bonfim.


A. The duo fights out of Brazil.


A. Ismael Bonfim has a professional MMA record of 19 wins and 4 losses.


A. The professional MMA record of Gabriel Bonfim is 15 wins and 0 losses.


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