Overview
- The UFC added two late fights for the Aug. 8 Meta APEX show, booking Jessie Rosas vs. Miles Johns and Manoel Sousa vs. Richie Miranda to expand UFC Vegas 120.
- Jessie Rosas, a 23-year-old regional prospect with an 8-1 record, was announced by Iridium Sports Agency to make his UFC debut against veteran Miles Johns on roughly 10 days' notice.
- Manoel Sousa, coming off a UFC Performance of the Night knockout, was paired with LFA lightweight champion Richie Miranda, who enters on a multi-fight title run and will make his promotional debut.
- The additions respond to a card that had dropped to nine or fewer fights after injuries and date changes, highlighting the UFC’s frequent use of short‑notice signings and regional champions to fill cards.
- The matchups carry immediate career implications: Johns arrives on a three-fight skid and could be fighting for his roster spot, while Rosas, Sousa and Miranda get opportunities to fast-track their UFC standing.