After two consecutive defeats, Renato Moicano finally ended his bad run in his career. This Saturday (4), in the main fight of UFC Vegas 115, the Brazilian faced Chris Duncan , his former training partner at the 'American Top Team' academy, and was secure in the octagon, having a perfect performance. The veteran turned things around in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) by easily submitting the Scotsman in the second round.
With this important victory, Moicano defended his tenth position in the highly competitive lightweight division rankings, ended Duncan's four-fight winning streak, and relieved the pressure in the UFC. With the microphone in hand, the always vocal and enthusiastic Brazilian asked to face a big name in the lightweight division or else threatened to retire from MMA. Now, the veteran has a record of 21 wins, seven losses, and one draw.
Mohawk's Monologue
The fight began with Moicano moving forward and Duncan throwing low kicks. Calmly, Moicano landed a powerful straight punch on Duncan. Then, Duncan threw kicks at Moicano and landed a good straight punch. Without hesitation, Moicano clinched with Duncan and took him to the cage, but couldn't control him. Again, Moicano sought a grappling exchange, but Duncan countered.
Next, Duncan tried to surprise Moicano with a high kick and a jab. Focused on grappling, Moicano again clung to Duncan, but Duncan moved away. Standing, the fighters exchanged jabs. Loose in the octagon, Moicano landed good kicks and jabs on Duncan. In the end, Duncan tried to catch Moicano, but couldn't touch him.
In the second round, the fighters started by exchanging punches. Duncan was more aggressive, while Moicano was more precise. Upon receiving a blow, Moicano counter-attacked with a punch, staggering Duncan. On the ground, Moicano took Duncan's back, threatened a submission, and delivered punches. A jiu-jitsu specialist, Moicano controlled the bloodied Duncan and submitted him via rear-naked choke.
Moicano promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
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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