UFC Vegas 111 — Bonfim vs. Brown goes down tomorrow (Sat.) at the UFC APEX, Las Vegas. Prelims 4:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. BRT) and Main Card 7:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. BRT) on ESPN+ (U.S.). Headliner: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown. Keep an eye on Marco Tulio “Matuto” vs. Christian Leroy Duncan at middleweight—our shark is built for fireworks.
How to watch
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Brazil: UFC Fight Pass (prelims) and local partner/ESPN for the main card (check the grid on event day).
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United States: ESPN+ — Prelims 4:00 p.m. ET, Main 7:00 p.m. ET.
Venue & date: UFC APEX, Las Vegas — Saturday.
Official fight card (current bout order)
Order can adjust after ceremonial weigh-ins.
Main Card — 7:00 p.m. ET (9:00 p.m. BRT)
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Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown — Welterweight (Main Event)
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Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales — Flyweight
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Muslim Salikhov vs. Uroš Medić — Welterweight
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Ismael Bonfim vs. Chris Padilla — Lightweight
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Ricky Simón vs. Raoni Barcelos — Bantamweight
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Christian Leroy Duncan vs. Marco Tulio “Matuto” — Middleweight
Prelims — 4:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. BRT)
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Hyder Amil vs. Jamall Emmers — Featherweight
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Adrian Yánez vs. Cristian Quiñónez — Bantamweight
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Mayra Bueno Silva vs. Jacqueline Cavalcanti — Women’s Bantamweight
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Josh Hokit vs. Max Gimenis — Heavyweight
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Tecia Pennington vs. Denise Gomes — Women’s Strawweight
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Daniel Marcos vs. Miles Johns — Bantamweight
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Jackson McVey vs. Robert Valentin — Middleweight
Five key fights (quick reads)
1) Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown — Welterweight (5R)
Storyline: Brazilian finisher vs. crafty veteran with length and seasoning.
Keys:
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Bonfim: controlled blitzes, jab-to-right hand, safe exits after combos; manage clinch hand-fighting.
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Brown: long tools (front kicks, intercepting counters), punish entries down the middle.
2) Marco Tulio “Matuto” vs. Christian Leroy Duncan — Middleweight
Why it matters: potential Fight/Performance of the Night right out of the gate.
Keys (Matuto): take center with 1–2, chew the lead leg early, and time the right hand on the break when Duncan spins or knees inside. Short, efficient clinch bursts on the fence; 20–30s bursts late each round to bank optics.
Risks: running straight into spinning offense; trading wild after already scoring—stay disciplined.
3) Ricky Simón vs. Raoni Barcelos — Bantamweight
Storyline: pace and wrestling pressure vs. timing, shot selection and counters.
Swing factor: first successful fence clinch and Raoni’s takedown defense.
4) Ismael Bonfim vs. Chris Padilla — Lightweight
Storyline: power vs. durable volume.
Swing factor: distance control and defensive responsibility after long combinations.
5) Matt Schnell vs. Joseph Morales — Flyweight
Storyline: scrambly, high-tempo chess.
Swing factor: front-choke threats vs. top-position control.
Brazil watch
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Gabriel Bonfim (main event), Ismael Bonfim, Raoni Barcelos, Mayra Bueno Silva, Jacqueline Cavalcanti, Denise Gomes, and Marco Tulio “Matuto.” A Brazilian-heavy night with multiple bonus paths.
First-90-seconds checklist (any fight)
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Center line: who owns the middle and with what tool (jab, teep, low kick, level change)?
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First clear damage: knockdown, cut, or near-sub tends to define early optics.
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Corner adaptability: the athlete who changes tempo/looks fastest usually owns R2 onward.
Quick FAQ
Exact Brazil times?
Prelims 6:00 p.m. BRT, Main 9:00 p.m. BRT (converted from ET).
Where to watch?
ESPN+ in the U.S.; in Brazil, Fight Pass (prelims) and local partner for the main.
Can the bout order change?
Yes—always re-check after weigh-ins.
UFC Vegas 111 blends a high-stakes welterweight main, a technical bantamweight scrap, and a crowd-pleasing middleweight clash where Marco Tulio “Matuto” can absolutely steal the spotlight. If he chips the base with low kicks, keeps the center, and times the right hand, expect a statement win—and a callout for a ranked opponent. Set your reminders and enjoy fight night.
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Comment: your pick for Matuto vs. Duncan—decision, KO, or submission?
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