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Christian Rodriguez submits Hyder Amil at UFC Vegas 119

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Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Christian Rodriguez submits Hyder Amil at UFC Vegas 119
Summary

Christian Rodriguez faced Hyder Amil at UFC Fight Night 279 in Las Vegas on Saturday. Rodriguez secured a quick victory, landing a head kick before choking Amil out with a guillotine in the opening round. This fight marked Rodriguez's return after a 10-month hiatus, and he expressed gratitude to his late coach, Duke Roufus, for his training. Rodriguez views this win as a significant rebound after suffering back-to-back losses, embracing the renewed love for the sport following his time away.

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  • •Rodriguez recorded a first-round finish at UFC Vegas 119.
  • •He utilized a head kick and a guillotine to defeat Amil.
  • •This was Rodriguez's first fight since October 2025.
  • •He trained under Eric Nicksick after Roufus's passing.
  • •Rodriguez aims to stay active in the sport following this win.
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  • 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Rodriguez credits late coach for spectacular finish at UFC Vegas 119
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Christian Rodriguez’s late coach, Duke Roufus, taught him the move that helped him finish Hyder Amil.

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