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Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov
vs Axel Sola · Jul 25, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
30
Height
5' 8"
Reach
71.5"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
Brazil
Key Stats
77%
Win Rate
65%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
1
Title Fight Wins
26
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Ismael Bonfim — "Marreta" to fight fans — has built a 20-6 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving Brazil's regional scene.
He fights at a pace most of the division can't hold — 5.51 strikes landed a minute, every minute. By round three, opponents are usually fighting his fight.
The last fight went to Chris Padilla (KO/TKO (Punches) R2) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Next up: Axel Sola at UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs. Guskov on July 25, 2026. Circle the date.
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