UFC Fight Night Kape vs. Horiguchi Results
The UFC returned to the Apex in Las Vegas on June 20 for UFC Vegas 119, headlined by a highly anticipated flyweight rematch nearly a decade in the making between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi. With championship aspirations on the line, the evening featured a blend of established contenders, rising prospects, and fighters looking to make their mark on their respective divisions.
In the main event, Kape and Horiguchi renewed their rivalry after first meeting under the RIZIN banner in 2017, while the co-main event saw undefeated light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling face his toughest test to date against the always-dangerous Ion Cutelaba. The card also showcased several emerging talents and delivered a night of action with significant implications across multiple weight classes.
Here is a look at the complete results from UFC Vegas 119.
UFC Vegas 119
Flyweight: Manel Kape (23-7) def. Kyoji Horiguchi (36-6) by TKO (Right Cross & Ground Strikes) 2:42 R3
Light Heavyweight: Navajo Stirling (10-0) def. Ion Cutelaba (20-12-1) by TKO (Ground Strikes) 3:23 R2
Featherweight: Christian Rodriguez (13-4) def. Hyder Amil (11-3) by Technical Submission (Guillotine Choke) 3:43 R1
Featherweight: Murtazali Magomedov (11-0) def. Melisa Baghdasaryan (8-4) by Submission (Modified Twister) 1:17 R1
Featherweight: Vinicius Oliveira (24-4) def. Andre Fili (25-14) by TKO (Strikes) 4:55 R2
Flyweight: Kevin Borjas (11-5) def. Andre Lima by (30-27, 29-28 x2) Unanimous Decision
Women’s Bantamweight: Bia Mesquita (8-0) def. Melissa Mullins (7-3) by Submission (Armbar) 3:16 R1
Flyweight: Mitch Raposo (11-3) def. Allan Nascimento (22-7) by (29-28, 28-29, 29-28) Split Decision
Featherweight: Gaston Balanos (9-5) def. Michael Aswell Jr. (11-5) by (29-28 x3) Unanimous Decision
Women’s Bantamweight: Luana Santos (11-2) def. Karol Rosa (19-8) by (30-27 x3) Unanimous Decision
Welterweight Levan Chokheli (15-3) def. Leon Shahbazyan (12-5) by TKO 0:23 R
Featherweight Shane Collins (8-0) def. Otari Tanzilovi (10-2) by (30-27 x3) Unanimous Decision
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