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Gabriel Bonfim Makes Weight for UFC Vegas 118 Main Event

Welterweight headliner hits 170.5 pounds on the scale.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 51 min read
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What happened: Gabriel Bonfim weighed in at 170.5 pounds for the UFC Vegas 118 main event. His successful weigh-in makes one half of the welterweight headliner official.

Why it matters: Hitting the scale accurately is the final procedural step before fight night. Gabriel Bonfim has previously stated his intention to finish the fight, and making weight ensures the bout proceeds without complications.

By the numbers: Bonfim tipped the scales at 170.5 pounds, utilizing the one-pound allowance permitted for non-title welterweight bouts.

What to watch: The other half of the main event must also successfully weigh in to finalize the headlining bout for Saturday's card.

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