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New UFC recruits earn mixed results at Vegas 120

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

New UFC recruits earn mixed results at Vegas 120

Summary

Four fighters made their UFC debuts at UFC Vegas 120 on August 8, 2026, in Las Vegas. The newcomers finished the event with a combined record of 2-2. Jose Montanha secured a quick win against Louie Sutherland with a rear-naked choke, while Richie Miranda faced Manoel Sousa, suffering a defeat but demonstrating resilience. Gigi Canuto and Carol Foro engaged in a competitive matchup, with both fighters showcasing their skills. The event highlighted the potential of new talent in the promotion, setting the stage for their future bouts.

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By the Numbers

•Montanha submits Sutherland early in his UFC debut
•Miranda loses to Sousa in a hard-fought battle
•Canuto and Foro deliver an exciting match
•Event unfolds at Meta Apex in Las Vegas
•Rookies finish 2-2 overall at UFC Vegas 120

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 120 post-mortem

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You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Four rookies stepped into the Octagon yesterday (Sat., Aug. 8, 2026) at UFC Vegas 120 inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Collectively, the newcomers went 2-2, with all of them showing at least some sort of promise. Now that the dust has settled, let’s grade […]
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