Gabriel Bonfim Dominates at UFC Fight Night
The UFC’s welterweight division is in the spotlight, and Gabriel Bonfim has been the first to seize this opportunity. Bonfim (19-1) achieved an impressive knockout over Randy Brown (20-7) with a flying knee in the second round of the UFC Fight Night main event held on Saturday in Las Vegas. Brown, 35, initially protested the stoppage, but the replays showed the impact of Bonfim’s right knee. Bonfim, 28, extended his winning streak to five with this knockout and challenged former interim champion Colby Covington.Bonfim’s victory came thanks to the knee, but it was the calf kicks that dominated the fight. Bonfim landed 35 total strikes, including 23 to Brown’s leg, according to UFC statistics. Bonfim focused on the leg during the first round, opening up opportunities in the second. Brown, who had won four of his last five fights, responded well and showed his willingness to trade blows, but the knee in the second round sent him to the canvas. Although Brown seemed to recover quickly after the fight was stopped, he appeared to be temporarily unconscious from the impact. This was the first time Brown was knocked out since 2020. Bonfim seeks to enter the UFC top 10 for the first time in his career. Before Saturday, he was ranked number 14. His target, Covington, is ranked number 10, although he hasn’t fought since December and hasn’t won since his decision victory over Jorge Masvidal in March 2022.Colby, stop running. Give me a chance to get you out of the ring. Sure, I’ll retire you.
Gabriel Bonfim
