Tresean Gore Upsets Azamat Bekoev with Third-Round Submission at UFC Vegas 115

Tresean Gore scored a big upset on the prelims of UFC Vegas 115, submitting Azamat Bekoev in the third round. Gore entered the fight as a long underdog but turned in the best performance of his UFC career to earn the finish.

Fight summary

The bout was competitive and swung back and forth. Bekoev pushed forward early and used pressure, power shots, and takedowns in the first two rounds. He even scored a knockdown and appeared to be in control at times.

Gore fought smart. He used leg kicks to slow Bekoev and landed counter shots. Gore also managed takedowns of his own. In the third round, one takedown led to a submission sequence that ended with Gore choking out Bekoev for the victory.

How the win happened

Bekoev started fast, working the body and hunting power strikes while forcing Gore to counter. Round two was a firefight: Bekoev scored a knockdown and added takedowns that looked decisive.

Gore kept returning to leg kicks to sap Bekoev’s movement. That strategy paid off late. In round three, Gore secured a takedown and moved into position to lock in a choke. Bekoev was stopped by submission, giving Gore a late finish.

What this means for both fighters

Gore, an alumnus of The Ultimate Fighter season 29, improves to 6-4 in his professional career. He has now won three of his last five fights. Most sportsbooks had Gore as about a +450 underdog before the bout, making this a notable upset.

Bekoev came into the UFC with an LFA title and some momentum, but this loss marks his second straight finish defeat. He is 2-2 in the UFC and had last lost to Yousri Belgaroui in October. The back-to-back finishes will be a setback for Bekoev as he looks to regroup.

Fight details

Event: UFC Vegas 115 (prelim)

Method: Submission — choke (third round)

Gore’s win is a career moment. Bekoev will need to make changes after two straight finishes, while Gore can build on this upset as he moves forward in the promotion.