Manoel Sousa Stops Bolaji Oki With One-Punch Third-Round KO in UFC Debut

The Contender Series newcomer from Brazil boosted his lightweight profile with a measured right hand after earlier stints in Bellator, PFL and LFA.

Overview

The lightweight bout at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas ended by knockout late in Round 3 after a back-and-forth contest.
Sousa closed distance and uncorked a straight right that sent Oki crashing to the canvas for the stoppage.
The result marked Sousa’s first UFC win after earning a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series.
Coverage characterized the finish as a highlight-reel moment and a potential bonus contender that raised his visibility at 155 pounds.
No opponent has been named for Sousa’s next outing as discussion focuses on the impact of his debut performance.