Overview
- Padilla accepted a bout with Ismael Bonfim after Bonfim came in at 161 pounds, six over the lightweight limit, with the matchup remaining on the UFC Vegas 111 main card.
- The Fight Science MMA athlete discussed his preparation in a social media Q&A, saying he chose to smoke marijuana during camp and emphasizing personal responsibility for performance.
- Padilla enters the matchup 3-0 in the UFC and 16-6 as a professional after wins over James Llontop, Zhu Rong, and Jai Herbert since his 2024 debut.
- The event takes place at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas on Nov. 8, 2025, with Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown topping the card.
- The Mexican-American fighter is listed as born in Lynnwood, California, and currently fights out of Gardena, California, representing Los Angeles–based Fight Science MMA.