Gabriel Bonfim is a Brazilian professional UFC athlete and is currently ranked #11 in the Welterweight division.
Gabriel Bonfim will face #5 Belal Muhammad in the main event at UFC Fight Night on June 6, 2026, at Meta APEX, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Gabriel's brother Ismael is also a UFC athlete, the two earned contracts on the same episode of Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS).
Bonfim is Built to Finsih
Gabriel Bonfim uses a finisher-oriented fighting style. Prior to competing in MMA, he was a National Brazilian Boxing Champion.
His foundation in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and dangerous submission and striking skills makes him formidable inside the Octagon.
Over Bonfim's professional career he has eight first round finishes, four wins by KO, and thirteen wins by submission.
Gabriel Bonfim Bio
Birthday | August 20, 1997 |
Age | 28 |
Country | Brazil |
Nickname | Marretinha |
Height | 6'1" |
Reach | 72.5" |
Weight Division | Welterweight |
Professional Record | 19-1-0 |
Gabriel Bonfim Age
Gabriel Bonfim was born on August 20, 1997, and is 28 years old. He turned professional in 2014 at the age of 16.
Bonfim made his UFC debut in January 2023, at UFC 283 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He defeated Mounir Lazzez by technical submission in the first round.
Gabriel Bonfim Record & Recent Fights
Gabriel Bonfim has a fight record of 19-1-0 and is currently ranked #11 in the Welterweight division. Here are some of his most recent bouts:
November 2025: Defeated Randy Brown by KO/TKO in the second round at UFC Fight Night in the main event.
July 2025: Defeated Stephen Thompson by split decision in the third round at UFC Fight Night.
February 2025: Defeated Kalinn Williams by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night 251.
July 2024: Defeated Ange Loosa by unanimous decision in the third round at UFC Fight Night.
November 2023: Lost to Nicolas Dalby by KO/TKO in the second round at UFC Fight Night.
Nickname
Bonfim got his nickname, "Merretinha," which means little sledgehammer in Portuguese because of his powerful strikes against opponents.
As a powerful striker with strong knockout ability, "Merretinha" is a fitting nickname for the UFC athlete.
When is Gabriel Bonfim's Next Fight?
Gabriel Bonfim will compete in the main event at UFC Fight Night on June 6, 2026, at Meta APEX, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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