UFC Vegas 119 Results and the Rise of Uzbek Fighters in ONE Championship

UFC Vegas 119 結果與 ONE Championship 烏茲別克格鬥選手的崛起


Introduction

On June 20, 2026, the Ultimate Fighting Championship held UFC Vegas 119 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The event featured several impressive finishes and important changes in different weight divisions.

2026 年 6 月 20 日,Ultimate Fighting Championship 在拉斯維加斯的 Meta Apex 舉辦了 UFC Vegas 119。此次賽事出現了多場令人印象深刻的終結,且不同重量級別均有重要變動。

Main Body

In the main event, Manel Kape won by knockout against Kyoji Horiguchi. Although Horiguchi controlled the first two rounds with better striking and wrestling, Kape increased his speed in the third round. He landed a powerful right hook and followed up with strikes on the ground, which forced the referee to stop the fight. Consequently, Kape may now fight for the flyweight title, depending on whether Alexandre Pantoja is available or if he faces Joshua Van.

在主賽中,Manel Kape 以擊倒方式擊敗了 Kyoji Horiguchi。儘管 Horiguchi 在前兩回合憑藉較佳的打擊與摔跤掌控局面,但 Kape 在第三回合加快了速度。他 landed 一記強力的右勾拳並在地面接續攻擊,迫使裁判停止比賽。因此,Kape 現在可能有機會爭奪蠅量級冠軍頭銜,具體取決於 Alexandre Pantoja 是否能出賽或是否對陣 Joshua Van。

Other important results included the debut of Murtazali Magomedov, who defeated Melsik Baghdasaryan using a rare 'twister' submission early in the first round. Magomedov emphasized that he learned this technique from former UFC fighter Askar Askarov. Furthermore, Vinicius Oliveira moved to the featherweight division and won by TKO in the second round against Andre Fili. In the women's division, Bia Mesquita remained undefeated after submitting Melissa Mullins with an armbar, which helps her enter the top 15 rankings.

其他重要結果包括 Murtazali Magomedov 的首秀,他在第一回合早段以罕見的「twister」絞技擊敗了 Melsik Baghdasaryan。Magomedov 強調這項技術是向前 UFC 選手 Askar Askarov 學習而來。此外,Vinicius Oliveira 轉戰羽量級,在第二回合以 TKO 擊敗 Andre Fili。在女子組中,Bia Mesquita 以手臂鎖(armbar)迫使 Melissa Mullins 投降,維持不敗紀錄,這有助於她進入前 15 強排名。

Additional winners included Navajo Stirling, Christian Rodriguez, and Levan Chokheli, all of whom won by TKO or submission. To reward these performances, the organization gave $100,000 bonuses to Kape and Magomedov, while Stirling, Rodriguez, Mesquita, and Chokheli each received $25,000. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan is seeing a rise in combat sports success within the ONE Championship. For example, Avazbek Kholmirzaev won the ONE Flyweight MMA World Title in April, and Aslamjon Ortikov is scheduled to fight for the Muay Thai World Championship on June 26. This growth is largely due to the 'ONE Friday Fights' system, which helps athletes like the undefeated Sanzhar Zakirov get professional contracts.

其他獲勝者包括 Navajo Stirling、Christian Rodriguez 和 Levan Chokheli,均以 TKO 或絞技獲勝。為了獎勵這些表現,組織向 Kape 和 Magomedov 頒發 10 萬美元獎金,而 Stirling、Rodriguez、Mesquita 和 Chokheli 則各獲得 2.5 萬美元。與此同時,烏茲別克斯坦在 ONE Championship 的格鬥體育成就正迅速崛起。例如,Avazbek Kholmirzaev 在 4 月贏得了 ONE 蠅量級 MMA 世界冠軍,而 Aslamjon Ortikov 計劃於 6 月 26 日爭奪泰拳世界冠軍。這種成長主因在於「ONE Friday Fights」體系,幫助了如不敗選手 Sanzhar Zakirov 等運動員獲得專業合約。

Conclusion

UFC Vegas 119 ended with many clear victories and the rise of new contenders, while Uzbek athletes continue to become more influential in the ONE Championship.

UFC Vegas 119 以多場明確的勝利與新競爭者的崛起而告終,同時烏茲別克斯坦運動員在 ONE Championship 的影響力持續增加。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Bridge' to B2: Logical Connectors

At the A2 level, students usually connect ideas with simple words like and, but, or because. To reach B2, you need Connectors. These are words that act like glue, showing the relationship between two different ideas more precisely.


🧩 Analyzing the Text

Look at how the article moves from one fact to another. It doesn't just list events; it links them:

  1. Adding Information \rightarrow Furthermore

    • Example: "Furthermore, Vinicius Oliveira moved to the featherweight division..."
    • A2 version: "And Vinicius Oliveira moved..."
  2. Showing Results \rightarrow Consequently

    • Example: "Consequently, Kape may now fight for the flyweight title..."
    • A2 version: "So, Kape may now fight..."
  3. Giving Examples \rightarrow For example

    • Example: "For example, Avazbek Kholmirzaev won..."
    • A2 version: "Like Avazbek Kholmirzaev..."

🛠️ How to Use This in Your Speaking/Writing

To sound more like a B2 speaker, replace your basic connectors with these 'Power Words':

Instead of... (A2)Try using... (B2)When to use it
AndMoreover / FurthermoreWhen adding a second, stronger point.
SoTherefore / ConsequentlyWhen the second sentence is a direct result of the first.
ButHowever / AlthoughWhen showing a contrast or a surprise.

Pro Tip: Notice how "Although Horiguchi controlled the first two rounds..." sets up a conflict. The word Although prepares the listener for a change in direction (the victory by Kape). This is the hallmark of B2 fluency: managing the flow of information.

Vocabulary Learning

consequently (adv.)
As a result of something that has happened
Example:The team played poorly; consequently, they lost the match.
emphasized (v.)
To give special importance or attention to something in speaking or writing
Example:The teacher emphasized the importance of arriving on time for the exam.
undefeated (adj.)
Having won every game or match played; never beaten
Example:The champion remains undefeated after ten professional fights.
influential (adj.)
Having a great deal of power or effect on others
Example:She is one of the most influential figures in the modern art world.
contenders (n.)
People or teams who have a good chance of winning a competition
Example:Several new contenders have emerged to challenge the current world champion.
Practice B2 words in a crossword