UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2
United States
Main Card • Final
R3, 2:42
Performance of the Night
Japan
R2, 3:23
Finish Bonus
Moldova
R1, 3:43
Finish Bonus
Philippines
R1, 1:17
Performance of the Night
Armenia
R2, 4:56
Fight of the Night
Prelims • Final
Peru
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:16
Finish Bonus
England
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:23
Finish Bonus
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
$25k Bonus
$100k POTN
$25k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Official Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Vinicius Oliveira
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Andre Fili
+$100k (Fight of the Night)
Manel Kape
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Murtazali Magomedov
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Navajo Stirling
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Christian Rodriguez
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Beatriz Mesquita
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Levan Chokheli
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Fight of the Night ($100,000 each): Vinicius Oliveira and Andre Fili each received an enhanced $100,000 bonus for their thrilling back-and-forth featherweight main card war.
Performance of the Night ($100,000 each): Manel Kape earned $100,000 for his statement third-round TKO of former RIZIN champion Kyoji Horiguchi. Murtazali Magomedov collected $100,000 for his historic first-round twister submission finish over Melsik Baghdasaryan.
Finish Bonuses ($25,000 each): Navajo Stirling, Christian Rodriguez, Beatriz Mesquita, and Levan Chokheli each received an additional $25,000 promotional finish bonus for securing stoppage victories.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $110,000 | $110,000 | $100,000 | $320,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 | |
| LOSS | $90,000 | — | $100,000 | $190,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $100,000 | $132,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $67,000 | — | $109,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $60,000 | — | $95,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $55,000 | — | $85,000 | |
| LOSS | $85,000 | — | — | $85,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $49,000 | — | $73,000 | |
| WIN | $34,000 | $34,000 | — | $68,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $11,200 | $16,000 | — | $27,200 | |
| LOSS | $26,000 | — | — | $26,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,800 | — | — | $24,800 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed state athletic commission figures, contractual terms, and reliable reporting. Kevin Borjas missed the flyweight limit by 3 pounds and was fined 30% of his show purse ($4,800), which was awarded to André Lima. Official post-fight bonuses were elevated to $100,000 each for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, while additional stoppage winners received $25,000 promotional finish bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2
Murtazali Magomedov executed only the fourth twister submission in UFC history, joining The Korean Zombie, Bryce Mitchell, and Da’Mon Blackshear in the exclusive chronicle.
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 marked the debut of elevated $100,000 post-fight awards for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, accompanied by $25,000 finish bonuses.
Manel Kape extended his divisional knockout supremacy, becoming the modern UFC flyweight leader in technical knockout finishes with his third-round stoppage of Kyoji Horiguchi.
Manel Kape successfully avenged his 2017 RIZIN Bantamweight Grand Prix defeat to Kyoji Horiguchi nearly nine years after their first clash in Saitama, Japan.
Levan Chokheli scored a blistering 23-second TKO victory over Leon Shahbazyan via leg kicks and punches, registering one of the fastest welterweight stoppages in modern APEX history.
Contender Series standout Navajo Stirling maintained his unblemished 11-0 professional MMA record, halting durable veteran Ion Cutelaba via second-round TKO.
Multi-time Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Beatriz Mesquita advanced to 8-0 in MMA by securing a clinical first-round armbar over Melissa Mullins in 3:16.
Vinicius Oliveira and Andre Fili produced an explosive battle featuring 145 combined significant strikes before Oliveira sealed the finish late in the second round.
Christian Rodriguez secured his fifth victory inside the Octagon with a first-round technical submission via guillotine choke against dangerous striker Hyder Amil.
Kevin Borjas overcame a 3-pound weigh-in deficit and 30% purse forfeit to hand previously undefeated prospect André Lima his first career professional defeat.
Mitch Raposo survived multiple ground submission threats from jiu-jitsu specialist Allan Nascimento to capture a hard-fought split decision triumph.
Undefeated newcomer Shane Collins preserved his unblemished 8-0 record in his UFC debut, earning a unanimous 30-27 sweep across all three judges’ scorecards over Otari Tanzilovi.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 take place?
UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 took place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who won the main event between Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi?
Manel Kape defeated Kyoji Horiguchi via TKO (punches) at 2:42 of Round 3 in their five-round flyweight main event clash.
Had Manel Kape and Kyoji Horiguchi fought before this event?
Yes. The pair first met on December 31, 2017, at the Rizin World Grand Prix 2017 Final Round in Japan, where Kyoji Horiguchi defeated Manel Kape via third-round arm-triangle choke submission. Kape avenged the loss nearly nine years later at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2.
Who won the co-main event between Navajo Stirling and Ion Cutelaba?
Undefeated prospect Navajo Stirling defeated Ion Cutelaba via TKO (punches and elbows) at 3:23 of Round 2, improving his perfect professional record to 11-0.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2?
Four fighters received enhanced $100,000 bonuses: Vinicius Oliveira vs. Andre Fili (Fight of the Night), and Manel Kape and Murtazali Magomedov (Performance of the Night). Additionally, stoppage winners Navajo Stirling, Christian Rodriguez, Beatriz Mesquita, and Levan Chokheli each received $25,000 finish bonuses.
How did Murtazali Magomedov make UFC history against Melsik Baghdasaryan?
Murtazali Magomedov executed only the fourth twister submission in UFC history, submitting Melsik Baghdasaryan at 1:17 of Round 1 and earning a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the outcome of Vinicius Oliveira vs. Andre Fili?
Vinicius Oliveira defeated Andre Fili via TKO (elbows and punches) at 4:56 of Round 2 in an exhilarating featherweight war that claimed Fight of the Night honors.
Why was the bout between Kevin Borjas and André Lima contested at a catchweight?
Kevin Borjas weighed in at 129 pounds, missing the flyweight non-title limit by 3 pounds. The bout proceeded at a catchweight, and Borjas was fined 30% of his purse, which was awarded to André Lima. Borjas won the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 29–28, 29–28).
How did Beatriz Mesquita perform at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2?
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world champion Beatriz Mesquita submitted Melissa Mullins via first-round armbar at 3:16, preserving her undefeated record at 8-0 and earning a $25,000 finish bonus.
How fast did Levan Chokheli defeat Leon Shahbazyan?
Levan Chokheli defeated Leon Shahbazyan via TKO (leg kicks and punches) in just 23 seconds of Round 1, recording one of the fastest finishes of the year.
Who won the flyweight bout between Mitch Raposo and Allan Nascimento?
Mitch Raposo defeated Allan Nascimento via split decision (29–28, 28–29, 29–28) after three tightly contested rounds.
Did Shane Collins win his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2?
Yes. Undefeated prospect Shane Collins defeated Otari Tanzilovi via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) in the opening bout of the card, moving to 8-0 in his professional career.
How did Christian Rodriguez defeat Hyder Amil?
Christian Rodriguez locked in a tight guillotine choke at 3:43 of Round 1, rendering Hyder Amil unconscious for a technical submission victory.
Where was UFC Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 broadcast?
In the United States, the entire 12-bout event—both the preliminary and main cards—streamed live exclusively on Paramount+.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The event broadcast was anchored by play-by-play announcer Brendan Fitzgerald alongside color commentators Michael Bisping and Paul Felder, with Joe Martinez serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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