Gabriel “Marretinha” Bonfim is embracing the spotlight. Booked as the main event of UFC Vegas 111, Bonfim promises a show — and he’s predicting a second-round finish over Randy Brown. After a controversial split-decision win over Stephen “Wonderboy” Thompson, Bonfim says this is his chance to truly let loose and prove he belongs among the welterweight names fans should watch. 👀🥊
Bonfim and Brown were originally penciled in for UFC Rio but when Brown pulled off that Brazil card, the matchup moved to the UFC APEX — and into the headline slot. For Bonfim, that’s an opportunity and a statement. “I believe I’ll stop him in the second round,” he told MMA Fighting. “Either I’ll knock him out or submit him — but I believe I’ll knock him out. I’ve been training and improving my striking a lot… we really perfected it in this camp.” 💥🔥
Brown is a veteran with 20 UFC appearances and respectable durability — only a handful of fighters have stopped him via KO — but Bonfim is confident Brown won’t be a problem. “To me, Randy Brown is more passive. He likes to control the fight, very calm,” Bonfim said. “It’s a fight where I can show a bit more of myself.” He added he might try to mix it up: trading strikes, mixing in takedowns, and hunting for either a knockout or a submission. 🎯
Strategically, Bonfim says the difference between his Thompson fight and this one is freedom. Against Wonderboy he had to stick to a tight game plan since Thompson can end a night with a kick or a counter. Against Brown, Bonfim believes he can showcase aggression and risk-taking. That’s exactly what he wants as he eyes a climb toward the top 10 in 2026. 🚀
If Bonfim delivers an emphatic finish, he believes the UFC will reward him with a ranked opponent or even a quick turn toward contenders — though the welterweight picture is crowded heading into December. He mentioned names like Kamaru Usman, Joaquin Buckley, and Colby Covington as potential future matchups if the timing lines up. For now, he’s focused on one goal: steal the show at the APEX and do it decisively. 🏆
Brown, for his part, is a dangerous veteran who can swing momentum with one sharp shot. If Bonfim gets reckless, Brown’s countering and control could make it a longer night. But Bonfim soundly believes he’s done the work and that Brown simply doesn’t present enough threat to stop his rise. Whether the fight ends in the second as Bonfim predicts or goes longer, the Brazilian promises an exciting, aggressive performance fans will remember. 🇧🇷👊
Prediction: Bonfim’s confidence and momentum make him a live underdog: if he finds range and lands heavy shots early, a second-round KO is realistic. If Brown successfully pins the pace and keeps the fight tactical, expect a grinding, tactical fight that could go the distance. Either way — fireworks are likely. 🎆
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