UFC Vegas 119 Delivered Chaos, Comebacks, and Rare Finishes
UFC Vegas 119 brought a wave of violent momentum to the Apex, delivering a lineup packed with technical mastery, wild exchanges, and one of the rarest submissions in modern MMA.
Event Overview
UFC Vegas 119 showcased a series of explosive performances across multiple divisions, featuring breakout wins, dramatic turnarounds, and elite-level finishing ability.
Karol Rosa vs. Luana Santos
Luana Santos pushed a relentless grappling pace, forcing Karol Rosa to defend prolonged sequences along the fence. Santos advanced positions consistently and controlled the action with pressure-heavy clinch work.
Leon Shahbazyan vs. Levan Chokheli
Levan Chokheli made a statement in his promotional debut, unleashing a powerful combination that secured a decisive finish and immediately put the division on notice.
Allan Nascimento vs. Mitch Raposo
Mitch Raposo defeated Allan Nascimento by split decision after three rounds. Two judges favored Raposo 29–28, while the third returned the same score for Nascimento.
Bia Mesquita vs. Melissa Mullins
Bia Mesquita submitted Melissa Mullins with an armbar at 3:16 of the first round. The finish showcased Mesquita’s grappling and gave her the victory in their bantamweight contest.
André Lima vs. Kevin Borjas
André Lima and Kevin Borjas engaged in a gritty, high‑volume striking battle. Both absorbed and delivered heavy shots, testing durability and accuracy in a crowd‑pleasing clash.
Vinicius “LokDog” Oliveira vs. Andre Fili
Vinicius Oliveira defeated Andre Fili by TKO with strikes at 4:56 of the second round.
Melsik Baghdasaryan vs. Murtazali Magomedov
Murtazali Magomedov produced the rarest finish of the event, submitting Melsik Baghdasaryan with a twister at 1:17 of the first round. The submission secured Magomedov’s victory in his UFC debut.
Hyder Amil vs. Christian Rodriguez
Christian Rodriguez submitted Hyder Amil with a guillotine choke at 3:43 of the first round. His submission supplied another early finish on the main card.
Ion Cutelaba vs. Navajo Stirling
Navajo Stirling defeated Ion Cutelaba by TKO with strikes at 3:23 of the second round, securing the victory in their light heavyweight bout.
Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
The main event featured elite flyweight technique on both sides. Kyoji Horiguchi started strong, but Manel Kape stormed back with a dramatic rally, securing a TKO that capped the night with authority.
Citation Sources
- UFC Official Website
- ESPN MMA
- MMA Fighting
- Sherdog
- Bloody Elbow
Article Tags
UFC, UFC Vegas 119, MMA, Fight Recap, Manel Kape, Kyoji Horiguchi, Melissa Mullins, Melsik Baghdasaryan, Vinicius Oliveira, Christian Rodriguez, Fight Night Results
Post-event update: UFC Vegas 119
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi took place June 20, 2026, at Meta APEX. Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi in round three, while Navajo Stirling stopped Ion Cutelaba in round two. UFC’s official main-card results.
