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UFC Vegas 115 Results: Moicano Submits Duncan in Main Event

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UFC Vegas 115: Moicano Submits Duncan in Lightweight Main Event

UFC Vegas 115 took place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event, streamed live on Paramount+, featured a full card of fights across various weight classes, with Renato Moicano defeating Chris Duncan by submission in the lightweight main event.

Event Overview

The fight night included six main card bouts and seven preliminary card matchups. Outcomes ranged from submissions and technical knockouts to unanimous and majority decisions, providing an action-packed evening for fans.

Main Card Results

  • Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear naked choke) in Round 2 at 3:14 (Lightweight).
  • Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) (Strawweight).
  • Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by submission (rear naked choke) in Round 1 at 2:52 (Light Heavyweight).
  • Ethyn Ewing defeated Rafael Estevam by TKO (body punch) in Round 3 at 1:44 (Bantamweight).
  • Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by TKO (knees and punches) in Round 1 at 3:57 (Featherweight).
  • Jose Delano defeated Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27) (Featherweight).

Main Card Fight Summaries

Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan (Lightweight)

Renato Moicano secured a submission victory over Chris Duncan in the second round, headlining the event with a dominant performance.

In Round 1, Moicano landed strikes and effectively defended against Duncan's takedown attempts and leg kicks. Duncan, in turn, focused on preventing Moicano from taking him to the ground. Round 2 saw Duncan land some initial punches, but Moicano countered decisively with a hook that dropped Duncan. Following this, Moicano quickly secured Duncan's back and applied a rear naked choke, forcing the submission at 3:14 of the round.

Virna Jandiroba vs. Tabatha Ricci (Strawweight)

Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision after a grappling-heavy contest.

Jandiroba started Round 1 strong, landing a one-two combination before securing multiple takedowns and maintaining ground control throughout the round. In Round 2, Jandiroba achieved an early takedown, holding approximately four minutes of control time, while Ricci remained active from the bottom with elbows. Round 3 saw Ricci attempt to finish the fight, landing strikes and securing an early takedown. However, Jandiroba recovered and managed a late takedown of her own, ultimately earning the unanimous decision victory.

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Brendson Ribeiro (Light Heavyweight)

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev swiftly submitted Brendson Ribeiro in the first round with a rear naked choke.

Ribeiro initiated the fight with early strikes, but Yakhyaev quickly capitalized on a head kick attempt, catching it and securing a takedown. On the ground, Yakhyaev wasted no time, taking Ribeiro's back and applying a rear naked choke that led to a submission victory at 2:52 of the first round.

Ethyn Ewing vs. Rafael Estevam (Bantamweight)

Ethyn Ewing secured a TKO victory over Rafael Estevam in Round 3, marking Estevam's first professional loss.

Ewing applied consistent pressure throughout the fight. In Round 1, he advanced and landed effective strikes against Estevam. Round 2 saw Ewing defend against takedown attempts while continuing to land punches, visibly causing Estevam to bleed and appear fatigued. Ewing maintained his offensive pressure in Round 3, connecting with a powerful body punch to the liver that resulted in a TKO victory at 1:44.

Tommy McMillen vs. Manolo Zecchini (Featherweight)

Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by TKO in the first round.

Both fighters exchanged strikes in Round 1. McMillen effectively utilized his reach to land powerful strikes, causing damage to Zecchini. Zecchini was eventually dropped by a series of body shots against the fence. McMillen then secured a TKO victory via knees and punches at 3:57 of the first round.

Jose Delano vs. Robert Ruchala (Featherweight)

Jose Delano won by unanimous decision against Robert Ruchala in a competitive featherweight bout.

In Round 1, Ruchala advanced with high volume, but Delano countered effectively, landing a body kick and causing Ruchala's nose to bleed. Delano increased his offensive pressure in Round 2, landing overhand rights and combinations. In Round 3, Ruchala pushed for a finish, but Delano maintained his counter-striking strategy. Ruchala attempted a late takedown and incurred a point deduction for grabbing the fence, solidifying Delano's unanimous decision victory.

Preliminary Card Results

  • Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27) (Heavyweight).
  • Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by TKO (punches) in Round 2 at 4:56 (Flyweight).
  • Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by TKO (punches) in Round 2 at 0:52 (Lightweight).
  • Alice Pereira defeated Hailey Cowan by KO (knee) in Round 2 at 4:24 (Bantamweight).
  • Tresean Gore defeated Azamat Bekoev by technical submission (guillotine) in Round 3 at 3:27 (Middleweight).
  • Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 28-27, 28-27) (Flyweight).
  • Kai Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 28-29) (Featherweight).

Preliminary Card Fight Summaries

Thomas Petersen vs. Guilherme Pat (Heavyweight)

Thomas Petersen secured a majority decision victory over Guilherme Pat.

Pat initiated Round 1 with kicks, while Petersen became more active in Round 2. In Round 3, Petersen landed a knockdown and relentlessly pursued a finish, leading to a 10-8 round on one judge's scorecard and a majority decision victory.

Alessandro Costa vs. Stewart Nicoll (Flyweight)

Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by TKO in Round 2 following effective body work.

Costa consistently targeted Nicoll's body early in the fight. This strategy shifted Nicoll's defensive posture, creating openings for head strikes. In Round 2, Costa continued his relentless body attacks, dropping Nicoll with a liver shot and securing a TKO victory.

Darrius Flowers vs. Lando Vannata (Lightweight)

Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by TKO in the second round due to an apparent injury.

In Round 1, Vannata attempted a guillotine choke, but Flowers responded with a powerful slam. Vannata appeared to sustain an injury during this exchange. Early in Round 2, Flowers executed a trip, and Vannata indicated pain upon landing, leading to a TKO victory for Flowers.

Alice Pereira vs. Hailey Cowan (Women's Bantamweight)

Alice Pereira delivered a highlight-reel knockout against Hailey Cowan in Round 2.

Pereira landed punches effectively in Round 1, showcasing her striking prowess. Cowan gained momentum with wrestling in Round 2. However, upon standing, Pereira landed a devastating knee to Cowan’s jaw, resulting in a knockout victory at 4:24 of the second round.

Tresean Gore vs. Azamat Bekoev (Middleweight)

Tresean Gore secured his third consecutive guillotine submission victory, rendering Azamat Bekoev unconscious.

Gore utilized a mix of striking and wrestling throughout the fight, contributing to Bekoev's fatigue. In Round 3, Gore capitalized on a scramble to secure a tight guillotine choke, rendering Bekoev unconscious and sealing the technical submission victory at 3:27.

Dione Barbosa vs. Melissa Gatto (Women's Flyweight)

Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision despite a point deduction.

Barbosa was penalized a point in Round 2 for an illegal soccer kick to Gatto's throat, which led to a five-minute recovery break for Gatto. Despite the significant deduction, Barbosa won the bout by majority decision.

Kai Kamaka III vs. Dakota Hope (Featherweight)

Kai Kamaka III secured a split decision victory over Dakota Hope.

Hope displayed an aggressive Muay Thai offense in Round 1. However, Kamaka controlled Rounds 2 and 3 as Hope's stamina declined and he sustained repeated body shots. Kamaka ultimately won by split decision.