There was no mystery between Chris “The Problem” Duncan and Renato “Money” Moicano heading into the UFC Vegas 115 main event.
The two lightweights were sharing time at American Top Team during preparation for the fight. Duncan didn’t shy away from their history in the lead-up, openly admitting that Moicano had gotten better of him in the gym before.
Still, Duncan made it clear this would be a different test, entering the bout determined to prove how far he had come over the last five years and that he was no longer the same fighter Moicano once bested on the practice mats.
Renato Moicano took the center of the octagon to begin round one, Duncan taking the outside, peppering the lead leg of Moicano. After about the third leg kick from “The Problem”, Moicano had begun downloading information, now timing up Duncan’s next attempt with a straight punch, sending the Scottish fighter to the cage. Moicano continued to punish Chris Duncan as he targeted his front leg, checking back-to-back kicks, turning defense into offense.
Duncan landed a stellar high kick halfway through the round, starting to get comfortable on the feet after denying a few takedown attempts from Renato Moicano. Though the success was short-lived for Duncan, as Moicano’s hands got going late, taking an overwhelming lead on the volume in round one.
Round two started with a much more violent Duncan, the Scottish lightweight meeting the Brazilian with a stiff straight right followed by an exchange of hooks.
Though perhaps Chris Duncan was too aggressive, as Renato Moicano landed a short left hook right on the chin of Duncan, sending him to one knee as the Brazilian rushed in to take advantage of the dominant position on the ground.
Work ensued as the jiu-jitsu specialist Moicano got to the back of the labored Chris Duncan, quickly finding the choke (ruled a face crank).
Renato Moicano gets back on track with this one, claiming the throne at American Top Team, protecting his ranking, and moving to 13-7 under the UFC banner. Post-fight, he ripped off a blistering speech full of f-bombs while citing his faith in Jesus, addressed the election in his native Brazil, asked for a big fight next while threatening retirement, and said ‘f*ck the fans’ when told he was a fan favorite before asking that they nevertheless follow him on Youtube.
A very “Money” Moicano speech.
Wouldn’t be a Moicano win without a Moicano speech #UFCVegas115 pic.twitter.com/W7Ah2Ayghj
— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) April 5, 2026
Official Result: Renato Moicano def. Chris Duncan by submission (face crank), Round 2, 3:14