Las Vegas – UFC® returns to UFC APEX with an action-packed welterweight matchup featuring No. 14 ranked contender Gabriel Bonfim and division veteran Randy Brownlocking horns in the main event. In addition, exciting flyweights Matt Schnelland The Ultimate Fighter season 33 winner Joseph Morales square off in the co-main event.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT®: BONFIM vs. BROWN takes place Saturday, November 8 in Las Vegas and will be available on ESPN+ (English and Spanish). The prelims will air at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET, followed by the main card airing at 4 p.m. PT / 7 p.m. ET.
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Brazil’s Bonfim (18-1, fighting out of Brasília, Brazil) sets forth to deliver fireworks once more. The Dana White’s Contender Seriesstandout has made an impact in his division by securing wins against formidable opponents such as Stephen Thompson, Khaos Williams, and Trevin Giles. Bonfim now has his sights set on delivering an impressive performance against Brown and continue his climb up the ranks.
Brown (20-6, fighting out of Queens, N.Y., by way of Spanish Town, Jamaica) returns to competition looking for his second win in the 2025 season. A 10-year Octagon veteran, Brown has earned his stripes by delivering notable finishes against tough foes such as Nicolas Dalby, Muslim Salikhov, and Bryan Barberena. He now plans to make the most of his first UFC main event and add Bonfim to his highlight reel.
Schnell (17-9 1 NC, fighting out of Shreveport, La.) looks for back-to-back wins. Since making his debut back in 2016, Schnell has become a fan-favorite with his performances over the likes of Jimmy Flick, Su Mudaerji, and Tyson Nam. He now looks to remind Morales and the rest of the 125-pound division why he’s one of the best in his class.
Morales (13-2, fighting out of Sacrament, Calif.) aims to make another splash. Most recently defeating Alibi Idiris to become the winner of The Ultimate Fighter season 33, Morales looks to keep his momentum going and secure a second straight win. He now aims to steal the show and deliver a statement against Schnell.
Additional bouts on the card include:
- All-action welterweights Muslim Salikhov (22-5, fighting out of Buynaksk, Dagestan, Russia) and Uroš Medi?(10-3, fighting out of Anchorage, Alaska by way of Novi Sad, Serbia) meet
- Lightweights Chris Padilla (16-6, fighting out of Gardena, Calif.) and Dana White’s Contender Series signee Ismael Bonfim(20-5, fighting out of fighting out of Brasília, Brazil) go toe-to-toe
- All-action bantamweights Ricky Simon(22-6, fighting out of Vancouver, Wash.) and Raoni Barcelos(20-5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) square off
- An exciting middleweight contest sees Christian Leroy Duncan(12-2, fighting out of Gloucester, England)look to build on his momentum by handing Dana White’s Contender Series signee standout Marco Tulio(14-1, fighting out of Sao Paulo, Brazil) his first Octagon loss
- Dana White’s Contender Series featherweightcontract winners Hyder Amil(11-1, fighting out of The Bay Area, Calif. by way of Cebu City, Philipines) and Jamall Emmers (21-8, fighting out of Redlands, Calif.) lock horns
- Dana White’s Contender Series bantamweight alumniAdrian Yanez(17-6, fighting out of Houston, Texas) and Cristian Quiñonez(18-5, fighting out of Tijuana, Mexico) meet in a battle of exciting strikers
- Top ranked bantamweights No.10 Mayra Bueno Silva(10-5-1, fighting out of Uberlandia, Minas Gerais, Brazil) and No. 11 Jacqueline Cavalvanti(9-1, fighting out of Almada, Portugal) clash
- Undefeated Dana White’s Contender Seriescontract winner Josh Hokit(6-0, fighting out of Albuquerque, N.M.) makes a quick turnaround to welcome UFC newcomer Max Gimenis(6-1, fighting out of Elliot City, Md.) to the heavyweight division
- Dana White’s Contender Series signees Miles Johns(15-4, fighting out of Kansas City, Mo.) and Daniel Marcos(17-7 1NC, fighting out of Boca Raton, Fla. by way of Lima, Peru) square off
- No. 13 ranked strawweight Tecia Pennington(15-7, fighting out of Colorado Springs, Colo. by way of Fall River, Mass.) takes on Dana White’s Contender Series signee and No. 15 Denise Gomes(11-3, fighting out of Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
- Jackson McVey(6-1, fighting out of St. Charles, Miss.) looks for his first UFC win as he faces off against The Ultimate Fighter season 32 finalist Robert Valentin(11-6 1 NC, fighting out of Zurich, Switzerland)
For the latest information on bout announcements and additional information for this event, please visit www.ufc.com. All bouts are subject to change. Please click?here?to apply for the event.
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