Axel Sola submits Ismael Bonfim with D'Arce choke in UFC Abu Dhabi
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Axel Sola secured a first-round submission victory over Ismael Bonfim at UFC Fight Night 282 in Abu Dhabi on July 25, 2026. Sola dominated the welterweight bout, finishing Bonfim with a D'Arce choke at 4:44 of the round. After a previous loss to Mason Jones, Sola's performance showcased his grappling skills as he set up the choke after inflicting significant damage on Bonfim. This win marks Sola's second career submission victory and improves his record to 12-1-1 MMA and 2-1 UFC.
- •Sola submits Bonfim in Round 1 at UFC Fight Night 282.
- •Submission occurred at 4:44 with a D'Arce choke.
- •Sola previously lost to Mason Jones earlier this year.
- •Bonfim has a 2-4 UFC record following this fight.
- •Event took place at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi.
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Axel Sola Shines With Slick D’Arce Choke
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Abu Dhabi video: Axel Sola taps Ismael Bonfim with D'Arce choke
"Axel Sola got back into the UFC win column earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as the lightweight prospect stopped Ismael Bonfim with a first-round submission (D’Arce choke). This was an interesting undercard matchup to say the least. While Sola […]
"Axel Sola gained more traction as a lightweight to watch with a dominant finish of Ismael Bonfim at UFC Abu Dhabi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 2:56 PMUFC Abu Dhabi Highlights! Axel Sola Shines With Slick D’Arce Choke
Axel Sola got back into the UFC win column earlier today (Sat., July 25, 2026) at UFC Abu Dhabi LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, UAE, as the lightweight prospect stopped Ismael Bonfim with a first-round submission (D’Arce choke). This was an interesting undercard matchup to say the least. While Sola […]
- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 2:53 PMUFC Abu Dhabi video: Axel Sola taps Ismael Bonfim with D'Arce choke
Axel Sola gained more traction as a lightweight to watch with a dominant finish of Ismael Bonfim at UFC Abu Dhabi.
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