Manoel Sousa Earns a Decision Over Richie Miranda
Manoel Sousa defeated Richie Miranda by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026. All three judges scored their bout 29–28, according to UFC’s official event results.
Three rounds went to the judges
Sousa and Miranda completed the scheduled contest, with each official giving Sousa a one-point margin. The 29–28 scores indicate a competitive fight rather than a shutout or stoppage.
UFC’s event page lists Sousa as the winner by unanimous decision, while its video coverage provides a record of the bout. The report uses the promotion’s score totals rather than relying on unofficial round-by-round interpretations.
A measured result on the card
UFC Vegas 120 was headlined by Salkilld’s submission win over Gamrot. Sousa’s decision was one of the card’s fights to reach the final bell, in contrast to several early finishes elsewhere on the lineup.
The unanimous verdict gives Sousa a clear official win while preserving the distinction between a close score and a split decision. UFC’s results page confirms the outcome and date; it does not announce a next opponent.
The main event ended much earlier, with Quillan Salkilld submitting Mateusz Gamrot in the first round. Sousa’s contest with Miranda was one of the bouts to reach the final bell, and its 29–28 cards show a competitive decision rather than a shutout.
Sources
- ufc.com: manoel sousa
- ufc.com: ufc fight night gamrot vs salkilld results
- ufc.com
- youtube.com: watch
- UFC: UFC Vegas 120 scorecards
