Rafael Estevam suffers his first career defeat after a dominant performance by his rival at UFC Vegas 115.

Ethyn Ewing Promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Rafael Estevam failed to contain the firepower of Ethyn Ewing this Saturday (4), at ufc vegas 115The fight took place at the Apex in Las Vegas (USA). The American was superior throughout the fight, accelerating in the striking exchanges and pressuring the Brazilian until the referee stopped the fight, after a moment of takedown and physical difficulty for Estevam.

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The first round started evenly, but Ewing quickly took control with more powerful strikes, alternating punches and kicks. Rafael still managed to respond with good combinations at certain moments and tried to take the fight to the ground, but encountered difficulties against his opponent's defense, who finished the round in a dominant position.

In the second round, the American's dominance became even more evident. With greater precision and volume, Ewing began to punish the Brazilian, who even suffered a nosebleed and showed difficulty in reacting. Even trying to change the dynamic with takedowns, Rafael couldn't execute his game, while his rival continued to pressure without giving him any openings.

In the third round, the scenario remained the same. Ewing continued advancing and landing blows until, halfway through the round, Rafael showed signs of physical exhaustion, fell, and was unable to defend himself effectively. Faced with this situation, the referee stopped the fight, declaring a technical knockout victory and marking the first defeat of the Brazilian's career.

UFC Vegas 115 results

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano derrotou Chris Duncan by submission (rear naked choke) at 1m46sec of round 2

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna jandiroba derrotou Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by finishing at 2m05sec of R1

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing derrotou Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the waistline) 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 of the judges (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen derrotou Guilherme Pat by majority decision of the judges (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alexander Costa derrotou Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of R2

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers derrotou Lando vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira derrotou Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): tresean gore derrotou Azamat Bekoev via submission (guillotine) at 3min27s of R3

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

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