Tough luck! Brendson Ribeiro is submitted by an undefeated Russian in the 1st round and loses his 3rd consecutive fight at UFC Vegas 115.

Brendson after his UFC fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/brendson_ribeiro

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Considered a big underdog at UFC Vegas 115, Brendson Ribeiro , in fact, suffered in the octagon. At the event held this Saturday (4), the Brazilian was no match for Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, the company's sensation and undefeated in MMA. The athlete could not resist the Russian's grappling, ended up being submitted in the first round and complicated his situation in the organization even further.

It's worth noting that this was Brendson's third consecutive loss, all by stoppage. Therefore, there's a high chance the Brazilian will be cut by the UFC. In the world's largest MMA organization, the athlete has fought seven times and only won two. On the other hand, Yakhyaev secured his ninth career victory, eight by stoppage (five by submission and three by knockout), and his second in the company. Thus, the Russian continued his hype and could soon join the top 15 of the light heavyweight division (up to 93 kg).

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Good start, but tough defeat.

Brendson started by surprising Yakhyaev with a knee strike. Startled, Yakhyaev quickly went for a takedown, but Brendson defended. On the attack, the Russian posed a threat to Brendson with a high kick.

In response, Brendson also landed a powerful high kick on Yakhyaev, who took advantage of it to take him down. On the ground and on top, Yakhyaev delivered elbows and punches to Brendson. Upon taking Brendson's back, Yakhyaev waited for the right moment and finished him with a rear-naked choke.

UFC Vegas 115 results

MAIN CARD

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:14 of round 2.

Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by submission at 2:52 of round 1.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing defeated Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the midsection) at 1:44 of round 3.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by technical knockout (knee and punches) at 3:57 of round 1.

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): José Delano defeated Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of round 2.

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2.

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira defeated Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2.

Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Azamat Bekoev by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:27 of round 3.

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Kai Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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