UFC Vegas 119 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas delivered a strong night of finishes and breakout performances, headlined by a long-awaited flyweight rematch between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi.
The card featured several standout moments, including a devastating knockout from Kape, a dominant performance from unbeaten light heavyweight prospect Navajo Stirling, and a rare twister submission by Murtazali Magomedov.
Here are the full UFC Vegas 119 Main Card Results:
Main Event: Manel Kape def. Kyoji Horiguchi
TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:42
Manel Kape got his revenge nearly nine years after losing to Kyoji Horiguchi in RIZIN. Horiguchi found success early with sharp striking and timely takedowns, but Kape stayed patient and dangerous throughout.
In the third round, Kape landed a crushing counter right hand that stunned Horiguchi before swarming with ground-and-pound. The referee stepped in at 2:42 of Round 3, giving Kape his fourth straight knockout victory and strengthening his case for a flyweight title shot.
Co-Main Event: Navajo Stirling def. Ion Cutelaba
TKO (strikes)
The undefeated Navajo Stirling passed the toughest test of his UFC career with a dominant stoppage victory over veteran Ion Cutelaba. Stirling used his range, composure, and striking accuracy to gradually break down Cutelaba before securing the finish. The win kept his unbeaten record intact and announced him as a rising contender at light heavyweight.
Christian Rodriguez def. Hyder Amil
Submission (head-and-arm choke)
Christian Rodriguez handed Hyder Amil a significant setback with a strong grappling performance. After surviving dangerous moments on the feet, Rodriguez took control on the ground and secured a highlight-reel submission finish to score one of the biggest wins of his UFC run.
Murtazali Magomedov def. Melsik Baghdasaryan
Submission (Twister)
Murtazali Magomedov delivered one of the rarest finishes in UFC history, locking up a twister submission against Melsik Baghdasaryan. The spectacular finish earned widespread attention and a Performance of the Night bonus as Magomedov continued his rise in the featherweight division.
Vinicius Oliveira def. Andre Fili
Decision
Vinicius Oliveira and Andre Fili engaged in one of the most competitive fights of the evening. Both fighters had their moments across three rounds, but Oliveira’s activity and pressure earned him the judges’ nod in a bout that later received Fight of the Night honors.
Andre Lima def. Kevin Borjas
Decision
Andre Lima remained unbeaten with another composed performance, using his speed and technical striking to outwork Kevin Borjas over three rounds. The victory continued Lima’s momentum as a promising flyweight prospect.
UFC Vegas 119 Prelim Results
Here are the full UFC Vegas 119 Preliminary Card Results:
Kevin Borjas def. Andre Lima
Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Kevin Borjas scored one of the biggest upsets of the night by handing Andre Lima the first loss of his professional career. Borjas badly hurt Lima late in the opening round and continued to find success throughout the contest. Despite entering the fight with a 1-4 UFC record, the Peruvian delivered a career-best performance and reminded fans why he was once viewed as a highly regarded prospect.
Bia Mesquita def. Melissa Mullins
Submission (Armbar) – Round 1, 3:16
Bia Mesquita overcame early adversity to secure another first-round finish. Mullins found success with her striking in the opening exchanges, but once the fight hit the mat, Mesquita’s world-class grappling took over. The Brazilian locked up a tight armbar at 3:16 of the first round to remain undefeated and extend her UFC finishing streak to three.
Mitch Raposo def. Allan Nascimento
Split Decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Mitch Raposo earned the biggest victory of his UFC career with a hard-fought split decision over Allan Nascimento. Raposo controlled much of the early action with sharp striking and movement before surviving a difficult third round after being dropped. The win snapped Nascimento’s four-fight winning streak and marked Raposo’s second consecutive victory.
Gaston Bolanos def. Michael Aswell Jr.
Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Gaston Bolanos made a successful featherweight debut by defeating Michael Aswell Jr. in one of the most entertaining fights of the prelims. Aswell started aggressively, but Bolanos adjusted as the fight progressed and landed the cleaner, more damaging strikes over the final two rounds. The three-round battle emerged as an early Fight of the Night contender.
Levan Chokheli def. Leon Shahbazyan
TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 0:23
Levan Chokheli wasted no time making an impression in his UFC debut. A pair of damaging leg kicks immediately compromised Shahbazyan before Chokheli followed with a devastating body shot that ended the fight just 23 seconds into the opening round. The emphatic finish improved Chokheli’s record to 15 wins with 12 stoppages.
Luana Santos def. Karol Rosa
Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Luana Santos continued her climb up the women’s bantamweight rankings with a dominant grappling display against Karol Rosa. Santos controlled large portions of the fight through clinch work, takedowns, and positional dominance, earning three identical scorecards and securing the biggest win of her UFC career.
Shane Collins def. Otari Tanzilovi
Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Shane Collins remained undefeated with an impressive performance in his UFC debut. The former A1 Combat champion pushed a relentless pace and effectively neutralized Tanzilovi’s wrestling attempts while threatening submissions throughout the fight. The victory improved Collins to 8-0 as a professional and marked a successful start to his UFC career.