Ismael Bonfim has been cut from the UFC roster after a 1st round TKO loss to Francisco Prado at UFC Fight Night 290 on Saturday night, after having missed weight by a whopping 7.5lbs the day before.

That marked the third time that the 30-year-old Bonfim has missed weight in the UFC, having previously missed by 3.5lbs and 5lbs.

That in itself could have been enough to get him released, but the reality is that Bonfim’s had also been struggling in the Octagon too, losing five of his seven bouts, including three TKO defeats and the other two by submission.

“Always grateful to God for life, health and every opportunity He gives me,” Bonfim wrote on Instagram after his release. “Everything doesn’t go as planned, results don’t always come as desired, but my faith remains unshakable. Because, above my plans, are God’s plans, and I choose to trust, even when I don’t understand. Thank you to every person cheering me on, praying for me and standing by my side no matter the outcome. You are all part of my story! There are no excuses, no shame, and much less reason to give up. We’ve come here the hardest way, facing battles few know about, overcoming fears, breaking barriers, and fighting against things that go far beyond what happens inside an octagon. The result of a battle does not define the value of a warrior, and defeat will never be able to erase the entire history we have built. I keep my head held high, my heart at peace and my faith even stronger. Because who knows where he came from, everything he faced and how much he had to fight to get here, doesn’t give up because of a result. My story doesn’t end here. God is still writing the next chapters, and I trust Him completely. All honor and all glory be given to God!”

While Bonfim may have left the UFC, his younger brother Gabriel continues to carry on the family name in the promotion as he’s currently on a five-fight winning streak that’s seen him rise to No.5 in the welterweight rankings.