Christian Rodriguez submits Hyder Amil at UFC Vegas 119
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Christian Rodriguez credits late coach for spectacular finish at UFC Vegas 119
"Christian Rodriguez’s late coach, Duke Roufus, taught him the move that helped him finish Hyder Amil.
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