Overview
- Official result: Bonfim defeated Brown by KO via knee at 1:40 of Round 2, with referee Mark Smith stepping in as Brown protested and reactions split over the timing of the stoppage.
- Bonfim targeted the calf early, piling up about 19 low kicks in the first round to limit Brown’s movement before timing the finishing strike.
- The Brazilian earned a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus for the main‑event finish.
- In his post‑fight comments, Bonfim challenged Colby Covington, saying he wants to remove the veteran from the rankings.
- Bonfim said he left with a right‑foot injury and plans roughly 30 days of rest; on the undercard Chris Padilla stopped an overweight Ismael Bonfim and later defended using marijuana during camp, highlighting a finish‑heavy event.