Manouel Sousa defeated Richie Miranda by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the bout 29-28. Sousa has now extended his winning streak to four consecutive victories. Miranda suffered a setback in his UFC debut, snapping a seven-fight winning streak in MMA.
Manouel Sousa earned a unanimous decision victory over Richie Miranda at a UFC event on August 8, 2026, with all three judges returning identical 29-28 scorecards in favor of Sousa.
The win extends Sousa's current winning streak to four consecutive fights, marking a strong run of form that has now carried him onto the UFC roster and delivered an immediate result.
Miranda, known as "El Machete," entered the octagon for the first time in his professional career riding an impressive seven-fight winning streak in MMA. The 31-year-old American, who trains out of Bloodline Combat Sports, stood five-foot-nine with a 74-inch reach heading into the contest. His record now sits at 13 wins and one loss, that defeat coming in what was one of the highest-profile nights of his career to date. The close scorecards — all three judges saw it 29-28 — suggest Miranda made the UFC debut competitive, even if the result did not go his way.
Why it matters
- Sousa has now strung together four straight victories, building a compelling case for himself within his division.
- Miranda's first UFC appearance ended in defeat, snapping a lengthy winning run that had generated significant buzz heading into the bout.
- The tight 29-28 margins across all three judges indicate a closely contested fight, leaving room for Miranda to return and establish himself at this level.
- Both fighters remain in contention within their weight class, and the result will shape how matchmakers view each man moving forward.
