Ismael “Marreta”Bonfim

Ismael Bonfim is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC lightweight division under the nickname “Marreta.” As of September 14, 2026, the UFC lists him as active. The promotion identifies Brasília, Brazil, as his birthplace, lists him at 5 feet 8 inches tall, and describes his fighting style as boxing. Bonfim began training at age seven through his older brother Odair, a vale tudo fighter, and turned professional in 2011.

Bonfim earned his UFC opportunity on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022, when he won a unanimous decision over Nariman Abbasov. He made his Octagon debut at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023, stopping Terrance McKinney with a second-round knockout. His listed martial-arts credentials include black belts in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, luta livre and kickboxing, giving his boxing-led approach a broad grappling and striking base. His younger brother, Gabriel Bonfim, is also a UFC fighter; the brothers won Contender Series contracts on the same episode and debuted on the same UFC card.