Christian Rodriguez Submits Hyder Amil in First Round at UFC Vegas 119

Rodriguez credited a move to Las Vegas and a new training setup for sharpening his game and reversing a two‑fight skid.

Overview

Christian Rodriguez finished Hyder Amil with a guillotine choke in the first round to earn a stoppage win at UFC Vegas 119.
The victory ends Amil's previously unbeaten run and snaps Rodriguez's two‑fight losing streak on the UFC roster.
Rodriguez relocated to Las Vegas and joined a new camp after losing his longtime head coach, and he said the change improved his mental and physical preparation.
Both men entered the fight coming off two losses, making the bout a turning point for their momentum and job security in the featherweight division.
Rodriguez's win reinforces his reputation for handing losses to rising fighters and could shift matchups and opportunities as he rebuilds on the UFC roster.