Kape scores third-round KO against Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:57 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Manel Kape faced Kyoji Horiguchi in a Flyweight bout at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, 2026, in Las Vegas. After a slow start, Horiguchi took control in the second round, employing heavy body kicks and effective takedowns. However, Kape rallied in the third round, landing a check hook that knocked Horiguchi down. Kape then secured a vicious strike that led to a knockout victory, changing the momentum unexpectedly in the fight. This result may set up a future matchup for Kape against Joshua Van.
- •Kape vs. Horiguchi took place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- •Horiguchi controlled the second round with body kicks and takedowns.
- •Kape knocked Horiguchi out in the third round.
- •The win strengthens Kape's standing in the Flyweight division.
- •Future fight potential against Joshua Van is suggested.
- 2:57 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Fight Night Kape Vs. Horiguchi 2 Results, Bonuses And Highlights
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 119 results: Manel Kape snipes Kyoji Horiguchi for comeback TKO
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 119 Highlights! Kape Melts Horiguchi With Comeback TKO
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Manel Kape finishes Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119 main event
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — Kape Crushes Horiguchi In Crazy Comeback
"Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi squared off in a Flyweight bout earlier tonight (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 119. In a wild comeback, Kape secured the third-round knockout win. The start of the fight was patient, as Horiguchi’s powerful body kick battled Kape’s inside low kick. […]
"Manel Kape seemingly punched his ticket to a UFC flyweight title shot earlier tonight (Sat., June 20, 2026) at UFC Vegas 119 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside UFC Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping former foe Kyoji Horiguchi with a main event TKO comeback. In case you didn’t know, Horiguchi owned a win over […]
"A flyweight rematch between former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape and former UFC flyweight championship challenger Kyoji Horiguchi headlined Saturday's UFC Fight Night 279 fight card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Kape made the walk to the octagon riding a ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:57 AMUFC Fight Night Kape Vs. Horiguchi 2 Results, Bonuses And Highlights
Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi by third-round TKO at UFC Vegas 119 to set up a flyweight title shot. See full results, bonuses and highlights from the Meta Apex.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:43 AMUFC Vegas 119 results: Manel Kape snipes Kyoji Horiguchi for comeback TKO
Manel Kape got revenge on Kyoji Horiguchi by pulling off a stellar comeback TKO in the UFC Fight Night 279 main event.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:30 AMUFC Vegas 119 Highlights! Kape Melts Horiguchi With Comeback TKO
Manel Kape seemingly punched his ticket to a UFC flyweight title shot earlier tonight (Sat., June 20, 2026) at UFC Vegas 119 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside UFC Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping former foe Kyoji Horiguchi with a main event TKO comeback. In case you didn’t know, Horiguchi owned a win over […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:25 AMManel Kape finishes Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Vegas 119 main event
A flyweight rematch between former RIZIN Bantamweight Champion Manel Kape and former UFC flyweight championship challenger Kyoji Horiguchi headlined Saturday's UFC Fight Night 279 fight card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Kape made the walk to the octagon riding a ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 2:21 AMKape Crushes Horiguchi In Crazy Comeback
Manel Kape vs. Kyoji Horiguchi squared off in a Flyweight bout earlier tonight (Sat., June 20, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada for UFC Vegas 119. In a wild comeback, Kape secured the third-round knockout win. The start of the fight was patient, as Horiguchi’s powerful body kick battled Kape’s inside low kick. […]
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