Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Vegas 116 post-mortem

At UFC Vegas 116 on April 25, 2026, three fighters made their UFC debuts at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rookies combined for a 1-2 record overall, with only one of the newcomers delivering a notable performance. The event featured a welterweight bout involving Victor Valenzuela of Chile against Max Griffin, and debut performer Adrian Luna Martinetti was among those assessed.