The bantamweight bout between Mitch Raposo (1-2 UFC) and Allan Nascimento (4-1 UFC) has been rescheduled to UFC Vegas 119 on June 20th. The fight was originally scheduled for this weekend's UFC Winnipeg card but was canceled due to a viral illness affecting Raposo. Both fighters will now have additional time to prepare for their rescheduled encounter. The matchup pits Raposo, who is looking to rebound from a challenging start to his UFC career, against the more experienced Nascimento.
A bantamweight matchup between Mitch Raposo and Allan "Puro Osso" Nascimento has been moved to UFC Vegas 119 on June 20th after Raposo was forced off the UFC Winnipeg card due to a viral illness. The bout remains intact, with both fighters now granted additional preparation time ahead of their rescheduled meeting.
Raposo, 27, enters the fight carrying an overall professional record of 11-3-0, though his UFC tenure has been a difficult one, standing at 1-2 inside the promotion. The American, who trains out of Regiment Training Center, stands five-foot-five with a 64-inch reach and competes out of a switch stance. He averages 1.91 significant strikes per minute at a 38 percent accuracy rate and has shown some grappling presence, posting nearly two takedowns per 15 minutes in his UFC appearances.
Nascimento, nicknamed "Puro Osso," brings considerably more experience to the matchup. The 34-year-old Brazilian holds a 22-7-0 record and has gone 4-1 through five UFC appearances, establishing himself as a legitimate contender in the bantamweight division. Training out of Chute Boxe Diego Lima, the orthodox fighter stands five-foot-eight with a 69-inch reach. His striking numbers are notably sharp — 3.2 significant strikes per minute at 51 percent accuracy — and he also adds a submission threat, averaging 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Raposo badly needs a win to stabilize his UFC standing after a 1-2 start, making this a pivotal fight for his roster spot
- Nascimento's superior striking volume and accuracy present a clear stylistic challenge for Raposo
- Raposo's takedown output could be his most effective path to disrupting Nascimento's striking game
- The rescheduling gives both fighters several additional weeks of camp, potentially altering fight-week preparation strategies
