Manel Kape beats Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO at UFC Vegas 119
Manel Kape beat Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO at UFC Vegas 119, claiming victory in his professional debut. The Angolan stopped the veteran Japanese fighter to move to 1-0, whilst Horiguchi dropped to 36-6 in a setback for the former titleholder.
How it ended
Kape forced the stoppage to secure the finish and hand Horiguchi his sixth career defeat. The TKO result marked a statement arrival for the debutant against an opponent carrying three decades of experience into the contest.
Updated records
- Manel Kape — 1-0 (1 KO)
- Kyoji Horiguchi — 36-6 (15 KO)
What's next
Kape now stands 1-0 with one knockout to his name after a winning start in the UFC bantamweight division. Horiguchi falls to 36-6 and will look to regroup following the stoppage loss as he evaluates his next move in the cage.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Manel Kape vs Kyoji Horiguchi?
Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO at UFC Vegas 119.
How did Manel Kape vs Kyoji Horiguchi end?
The fight ended by TKO.
What's Manel Kape's record now?
Manel Kape now stands at 1-0 (1 KO).
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