The bout between Mitch Raposo (1-2 UFC) and Allan Nascimento (4-1 UFC) has been moved to UFC Vegas 119, scheduled for June 20th. The fight was originally set for UFC Winnipeg this weekend but was cancelled due to Raposo suffering from a virus. Both fighters will now get additional time to prepare for their rescheduled matchup. The postponement was necessary to ensure Raposo's full recovery before competing. UFC Vegas 119 will take place approximately two months after the originally planned date.
A flyweight contest between Mitch Raposo and Allan "Puro Osso" Nascimento has been pushed back to UFC Vegas 119 on June 20 after Raposo fell ill with a virus, forcing the fight off the UFC Winnipeg card this weekend.
Raposo, 27, enters the rescheduled bout carrying an 11-3-0 overall record and a 1-2 mark inside the UFC. The American fighter, who trains out of Regiment Training Center, stands five-foot-five with a 64-inch reach and operates out of a switch stance. He averages 1.91 significant strikes per minute at a 38 percent accuracy rate and adds a modest grappling dimension, averaging 1.98 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Nascimento, nicknamed "Puro Osso," is the more experienced of the two. The 34-year-old Brazilian carries a 22-7-0 record with a 4-1 mark in the UFC and trains at Chute Boxe Diego Lima. Standing five-foot-eight with a 69-inch reach, he is a high-output striker who lands 3.2 significant strikes per minute at a 51 percent accuracy rate. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 0.9 submission attempts per 15 minutes alongside 1.04 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- The postponement gives Raposo approximately two additional months to recover fully and rebuild his camp before competing.
- Nascimento's superior output and accuracy make for a sharp stylistic contrast against Raposo's takedown-oriented approach.
- Both fighters carry UFC records that leave little margin for another loss, raising the stakes of the rescheduled contest at Vegas 119.
