Overview
- Bonfim won by KO at 1:40 of Round 2 in the welterweight main event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
- He repeatedly targeted Brown’s lead leg in Round 1, landing numerous calf kicks that compromised Brown’s movement.
- Referee Mark Smith halted the bout as Brown hit the canvas; Brown protested, but replays showed his eyes rolling back.
- Reaction to the stoppage was mixed among fighters and fans, with some calling it early and others calling it protective.
- Bonfim improved to 19-1, extended his win streak, and used his post-fight interview to call out Colby Covington.