Las Vegas — Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the UFC Apex with an action-packed lineup as former lightweight title challenger Renato Moicano takes on surging contender Chris Duncan in the main event of UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan
The lightweight showdown headlines the card scheduled for Saturday, April 4 in Las Vegas. The preliminary bouts begin at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, followed by the main card at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT, with all fights streaming live on Paramount+.
Renato Moicano Returns to Headline
Fan favorite Renato Moicano (20-7-1), fighting out of Brasília, Brazil, returns to the Octagon determined to deliver another memorable performance. Known for his elite grappling and submission skills, the Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has earned impressive victories over top competitors such as Benoit Saint Denis, Brad Riddell, and Alexander Hernandez.
Currently ranked No. 10 in the UFC lightweight division, Moicano hopes to start his 2026 campaign with a statement victory and move back into title contention.
Chris Duncan Eyes Breakthrough Moment
Standing across the cage will be Scotland’s rising contender Chris Duncan (15-2), who enters his first UFC main event opportunity riding a four-fight winning streak.
The Glasgow native has built momentum with stoppage wins over dangerous opponents including Terrance McKinney, Jordan Vucenic, and Bolaji Oki. A victory over Moicano could propel Duncan directly into the lightweight Top 15 and firmly establish him as a new contender in one of the UFC’s deepest divisions.
High-Stakes Strawweight Clash: Jandiroba vs. Ricci
In the co-main event, No. 3 ranked strawweight contender Virna Jandiroba (22-4) meets No. 7 ranked Tabatha Ricci (12-3) in a matchup with major title implications.
Jandiroba returns to action following her recent bid for the UFC strawweight championship. One of the division’s most dangerous grapplers, she is tied for the most submission attempts in strawweight history with 16, a record built through victories over top fighters including Yan Xiaonan, Amanda Lemos, and Loopy Godinez.
Ricci, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo black belt fighting out of Ventura, California, looks to continue her surge toward title contention. “Baby Shark” has scored impressive wins over Amanda Ribas, Angela Hill, and Tecia Pennington. With a win, Ricci hopes to become the first fighter to finish Jandiroba while vaulting herself into the championship conversation.
Additional Fights Announced
The April 4 event features a deep card filled with rising prospects and established veterans:
- Ethyn Ewing vs. Rafael Estevam – bantamweight bout
- Lando Vannata vs. Darrius Flowers – lightweight clash
- Charles Radtke vs. Jose Henrique – welterweight matchup
- Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Brendson Ribeiro – light heavyweight bout
- Tommy McMillen vs. Manolo Zecchini – featherweight contest
- Azamat Bekoev vs. Tresean Gore – middleweight matchup
- Jose Delano vs. Robert Ruchala – featherweight bout
- Guilherme Pat vs. Thomas Petersen – light heavyweight fight
- Alessandro Costa vs. Stewart Nicoll – flyweight showdown
- Alice Pereira vs. Hailey Cowan – bantamweight bout
- Dione Barbosa vs. Melissa Gatto – flyweight matchup
With a compelling main event, a high-stakes strawweight clash, and a stacked supporting card, UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan promises to deliver another exciting night of fights inside the Octagon.
Roberto Villa is the CEO, Founder, Executive Writer, and Senior Editor of FightBook MMA. Has a passion for Combat Sports and is also a podcast host for Sitting Ringside. He’s also a former MMA fighter and Kickboxer. He’s also the main photographer for the 4CornersMafia Car Club.
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