Renato Moicano marked his return to the Octagon with a decisive second-round submission victory over Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 115. Moicano showcased a dominant performance, effectively diversifying his strikes and thwarting Duncan’s leg attacks throughout the first round.
Early in the second round, Moicano landed a powerful right hand that sent Duncan to the canvas. Capitalizing instantly, he swiftly took Duncan’s back and began to secure a rear-naked choke. Despite Duncan’s desperate attempts to defend the hold while bleeding from his nose, Moicano maintained his dominant position by locking in a body triangle. Moments later, Moicano successfully tightened the rear-naked choke, forcing Duncan to tap out.
The official result confirmed Renato Moicano’s victory over Chris Duncan via submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:14 of Round 2.