Moicano submits Duncan in UFC Fight Night 272 main event

Brazilian lightweight Renato Moicano earned a statement finish over Scotland’s Chris Duncan in the main event of UFC Fight Night 272 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The bout ended in the second round. After landing a sharp left hook, Moicano dropped Duncan, followed the action to the mat, took the back and forced the tap with a neck submission. The win marked the Brazilian’s first victory after back-to-back defeats.

In the co-main event, Brazil’s Virna Jandiroba defeated fellow countrywoman Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision. In another key matchup on the card, Russia’s Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev finished Brazil’s Brendson Ribeiro in the first round with a rear-naked choke.

Full UFC Fight Night 272 results:

• Renato Moicano def. Chris Duncan via submission, Round 2 (3:14)
• Virna Jandiroba def. Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
• Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Brendson Ribeiro via submission, Round 1 (2:52)
• Etin Ewing def. Rafael Estevam via TKO, Round 3 (1:44)
• Tommy McMillen def. Manolo Zecchini via TKO, Round 1 (3:57)
• Jose Delano def. Robert Ruchala via unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
• Thomas Petersen def. Guilherme Pata via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
• Alessandro Costa def. Stuart Nicoll via KO, Round 2 (4:56)
• Darrius Flowers def. Lando Vannata via TKO, Round 2 (0:52)
• Alice Pereira def. Hailey Cowan via KO, Round 2 (4:24)
• Tresean Gore def. Azamat Bekoev via technical submission, Round 3 (3:27)
• Dione Barbosa def. Melissa Gatto via majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
• Kai Kamaka III def. Dakota Hope via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

Photo: Renato Moicano social media