Manel Kape Wins Against Kyoji Horiguchi at UFC Vegas 119
Manel Kape 在 UFC Vegas 119 擊敗 Kyoji Horiguchi
Introduction
Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by technical knockout (TKO) in the third round during the main event of UFC Fight Night 279 in Las Vegas.
在拉斯維加斯舉行的 UFC Fight Night 279 主賽中，Manel Kape 在第三回合以技術性擊倒 (TKO) 擊敗了 Kyoji Horiguchi。
Main Body
This fight was a rematch of a 2017 match where Horiguchi won by submission. In the first two rounds, Horiguchi had a technical advantage, using body kicks and takedowns to control the fight. However, Kape changed the momentum in the third round. After an exchange of strikes, Kape landed a powerful right hook that knocked Horiguchi off balance, and he quickly followed up with strikes on the ground. Consequently, referee Herb Dean stopped the fight at 2:42 of the third round.
這場比賽是 2017 年一場比賽的重賽，當時 Horiguchi 以 submission 獲勝。在前兩個回合中，Horiguchi 在技術上佔優勢，利用身體踢擊和 takedown 來控制比賽。然而，Kape 在第三回合扭轉了局勢。在一次對攻後，Kape 擊出強力的右勾拳使 Horiguchi 失去平衡，隨即在地面跟進攻擊。因此，裁判 Herb Dean 在第三回合 2 分 42 秒停止了比賽。
This victory gives Kape four consecutive wins by stoppage, which is a new record for the UFC flyweight division. Furthermore, Kape now has the most knockouts in the 125-pound weight class, surpassing Joseph Benavidez. Because of this performance, Kape asserted that he deserves a title fight against the current champion, Joshua Van, although he mentioned that he needs some time to recover before his next match.
這次勝利讓 Kape 達成四場連續以終止比賽方式獲勝，創下了 UFC 蠅量級的新紀錄。此外，Kape 現在擁有 125 磅量級最多的擊倒紀錄，超越了 Joseph Benavidez。基於這次表現，Kape 主張他理應與現任冠軍 Joshua Van 進行冠軍爭奪戰，儘管他提到在下一場比賽前需要時間恢復。
Other important results from the event included Bia Mesquita, who won by submission in the first round against Melissa Mullins. In the featherweight division, Murtazali Magomedov defeated Melsik Baghdasaryan using a rare 'twister' submission. Additionally, Vinicius Oliveira won against Andre Fili via a second-round TKO.
本次賽事其他重要結果包括 Bia Mesquita 在第一回合以 submission 擊敗 Melissa Mullins。在羽量級組，Murtazali Magomedov 使用罕見的 "twister" submission 擊敗 Melsik Baghdasaryan。此外，Vinicius Oliveira 在第二回合以 TKO 擊敗 Andre Fili。
Conclusion
Manel Kape has successfully avenged his old loss to Kyoji Horiguchi and is now a top contender for the flyweight championship.
Manel Kape 成功雪恥，贏回之前輸給 Kyoji Horiguchi 的那場比賽，目前是蠅量級冠軍賽的頂級挑戰者。
Vocabulary Learning
⚡ The 'Connective Leap': From Basic to Fluent
At the A2 level, we often use simple words like and, but, and so. To reach B2, you need Logical Connectors. These are words that show the relationship between two ideas, making you sound more professional and precise.
🛠 The Upgrade Map
Look at how the article transforms simple ideas into B2-level structures:
| A2 Way (Simple) | B2 Way (Advanced) | Why it's better |
|---|---|---|
| And also... | Furthermore, | It signals that you are adding a strong, supporting point. |
| So... | Consequently, | It shows a direct 'Cause Effect' result. |
| But... | However, | It creates a sophisticated contrast between two situations. |
| Because of this... | Due to this performance... | It specifies exactly what caused the result. |
🔍 Analysis in Action
Consider this sentence from the text:
"However, Kape changed the momentum in the third round."
If the writer used "But," it would feel like a casual conversation. By using However, the writer creates a 'pivot' in the story, signaling a dramatic change in the fight's direction.
💡 Pro-Tip for your transition
To move toward B2, stop starting your sentences with And or But. Try placing Furthermore or However at the start of the sentence, followed by a comma. This small change instantly elevates your writing style from 'student' to 'speaker'.