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

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Rafael Estevam was unable to contain Ethyn Ewing's firepower this Saturday (4), at UFC Vegas 115, held at the Apex, in Las Vegas (USA). The American was superior throughout the fight, accelerating in the striking and pressuring the Brazilian until the referee's stoppage, after a moment of falling 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

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 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 2:05 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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