UFC Vegas 115: Moicano subs Duncan — post-fight presser, reactions & hospital fallout
Key Questions
What was the outcome of the UFC Vegas 115 main event?
Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan via rear-naked choke submission in Round 2, marking his seventh UFC choke submission. This upset win boosted Moicano's rankings and led to his viral post-fight presser rant.
What did Renato Moicano say in his post-fight presser?
Moicano slammed Dana White, the Apex venue, and Duncan's obscurity, while calling out Paddy Pimblett, Brian Ortega, Dan Hooker, and BSD. He doubled down on wanting an Ortega rematch amid their #10/#11 featherweight rankings.
Who landed an illegal soccer kick at UFC Vegas 115?
Fernanda Barbosa landed an illegal soccer kick on Denise Gatto but still won by majority decision after a point deduction. Barbosa maintained she is not a dirty fighter and would take the risk again.
How did Virna Jandiroba perform against Tabatha Ricci?
Virna Jandiroba won by unanimous decision over Tabatha Ricci, dominating on the ground. Post-fight, she eyed fights with Mackenzie Dern or Weili Zhang and positioned herself as a realist aiming for title contention.
What were some notable finishes at UFC Vegas 115?
The card featured eight finishes, including Thomas Petersen's majority decision over an opponent, Phil Ewing's body-shot KO of Estevam (Fight of the Night), and Darrius Flowers' first UFC win under better circumstances.
How many fighters were hospitalized after UFC Vegas 115?
Four fighters, including main event loser Chris Duncan, were transported to a Las Vegas hospital following the ultra-violent card.
What were the weigh-in issues at UFC Vegas 115?
An undefeated bantamweight missed weight for the third time, contributing to weigh-ins chaos.
What are potential next fights for Renato Moicano?
Sean Shelby suggested matchups like Moicano vs. Paddy Pimblett. Other buzz includes rankings changes, bonuses, and calls for rematches.
Moicano R2 RNC sub upset Duncan (7th UFC chokes); viral presser rant slams Dana/Apex/Duncan obscurity, calls out Paddy/Ortega/Hooker/BSD, doubles down Ortega rematch (#10/#11 FW); Barbosa illegal soccer kick Gatto (docked but MD win); Flowers R2 KO Vannata (1st win); Jandiroba UD/Ricci eyes Dern/Weili; Petersen MD Pat; Ewing body-shot KO Estevam (FOTN); 4+ hospitalized; weigh-ins chaos; next fights buzz/bonuses/8 finishes. Recaps/videos/pods exploding.