Joshua Van, the reigning UFC men's flyweight champion from Myanmar, was in attendance at UFC Fight Night to support his teammate Michael Aswell Jr.
What happened?
Aswell faced Gaston Bolanos in a featherweight bout, but lost by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring 29-28 in favor of Bolanos.
The fight details
The fight took place on Saturday night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with Aswell Jr. putting up a good fight but ultimately coming up short.
Joshua Van's presence
Van's presence was a notable aspect of the event, as he is a prominent figure in the UFC and a teammate of Aswell Jr. at the Houston-based 4oz. Fight Club.
Other results
In other action, Kevin Borjas pulled off an upset victory over Andre Lima, while Beatriz Mesquita submitted Melissa Mullins with an armbar in a women's bantamweight bout. Levan Chokheli also made a successful UFC debut, defeating Leon Shahbazyan by knockout in just 23 seconds.
Women's bantamweight action
Karol Rosa lost to Luana Santos by unanimous decision, while Mitch Raposo edged out Allan Nascimento by split decision in a flyweight bout.
The main event
The event was headlined by the fight between Kape and Horiguchi, but the preliminary bouts provided plenty of excitement, with several upsets and impressive performances.
UFC Fight Night results
The results of the event saw several fighters emerge victorious, including Borjas, Mesquita, and Chokheli, while others, such as Aswell Jr. and Rosa, suffered defeats.
Post-fight analysis
The event provided plenty of talking points, with Van's presence and the impressive performances of several fighters being notable aspects of the night.
Future prospects
The future prospects of the fighters involved in the event will be closely watched, with several fighters looking to build on their victories and others seeking to bounce back from defeat.