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Jessie Rosas withdraws from UFC Vegas 120 due to injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 6:32 AM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Jessie Rosas withdraws from UFC Vegas 120 due to injury

Summary

Jessie Rosas was forced to withdraw from his UFC debut at UFC Vegas 120 set for August 7, 2026, due to a glove scratch on his forehead. Despite being cleared by two doctors, the UFC doctor made the final decision on his eligibility to fight. Rosas expressed his disappointment on social media, stating he is eager to return once healed. His opponent, Miles Johns, will now face Gianni Vazquez, who is stepping in on short notice after a previous loss. UFC Vegas 120 will proceed with 12 fights, highlighted by a main event between Mateusz Gamrot and Quillan Salkilld.

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Key Details

•Jessie Rosas withdrew from UFC Vegas 120 scheduled for August 7, 2026.
•He cited a glove scratch as the reason for his withdrawal.
•Gianni Vazquez steps in to fight Miles Johns on short notice.
•UFC Vegas 120 still features 12 fights, including a main event bout.
•Rosas hopes to return to the Octagon after recovery.

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6:32 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 120 Fighter Explains Late Withdrawal

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UFC Vegas 120 fighter Jessie Rosas, who was set to make his UFC debut, explained why he was forced to withdraw from the card at late notice. As first reported by Heavy.com’s Marcel Dorff, Rosas was forced to pull out of his featherweight fight for Saturday’s UFC Vegas 120 card against Miles Johns. In his […] The post UFC Vegas 120 Fighter Explains Late Withdrawal appeared first on HEAVY.
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