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Moicano Submits Duncan in UFC Vegas Thriller
5 Apr
Summary
- Renato Moicano secured a crucial submission win over Chris Duncan.
- Virna Jandiroba bounced back with a unanimous decision victory.
- Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev and Tommy McMillen impressed with first-round finishes.
The UFC returned to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas with an event that exceeded expectations, highlighted by several decisive performances. Renato Moicano secured a crucial submission victory against Chris Duncan in the second round, marking a return to winning form for the lightweight contender.
Virna Jandiroba also found redemption, defeating Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision. This win puts Jandiroba back in contention for a title shot after her previous loss. The card also saw impressive first-round finishes from rising talents.
Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev continued his dominant streak with a swift submission win, extending his perfect UFC record. Tommy McMillen, a teammate of Sean O'Malley, made a striking debut with a first-round knockout. Ethyn Ewing also impressed, extending his undefeated run in the bantamweight division.
The preliminary card also delivered exciting finishes, including Thomas Petersen's decision win and Alessandro Costa's knockout. The fight of the night saw Tresean Gore submit Azamat Bekoev in a thrilling back-and-forth contest.
