Manel Kape stops Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Manel Kape faced Kyoji Horiguchi in a flyweight fight at UFC Vegas 119 on June 20, 2026, in Las Vegas. Kape won the match with a single powerful right hook that knocked Horiguchi out in the third round. Despite Horiguchi's strong performance, including effective strikes and takedowns, Kape's counterattack shifted the momentum. With this victory, Kape separates himself in the flyweight knockout rankings, holding an all-time record. Discussions of a potential title fight between Kape and current champion Joshua Van are expected to intensify following this bout.
- •Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119.
- •Kape knocked out Horiguchi with a single right hook.
- •Horiguchi was effective before the knockout, landing consistent strikes.
- •Kape's win sets the stage for a potential title clash with Joshua Van.
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Vegas 119, The Morning After: The Flyweight Touch Of Death
"Flyweight fights are not supposed to be decided in a single blow. Don’t get me wrong, there have been heavy-handed men in the smallest UFC weight class. Some standouts over the years include the lightning quick hands of John Dodson, the marauding swings of Deiveson Figueiredo, and the switch-hitting combinations of Joseph Benavidez. Up until […]
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