UFC Fight Night 272 takes place on Saturday, April 7 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The card is headlined by Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan and features a mix of veterans and new faces making impacts in the Octagon.
Main event and co-main
The main event sees Renato Moicano, who enters this fight after back-to-back losses last year, facing rising lightweight Chris Duncan. Duncan brings momentum into the bout with a four-fight winning streak. That contrast sets up a matchup between experience and form.
In the co-main event, former title challenger Virna Jandiroba returns after failing in her attempt to win the vacant strawweight title in her last outing. She meets Tabatha Ricci, who recorded a TKO win in her only fight last year. Both women will be looking to build or rebuild momentum with a big performance on this card.
Key matchups and storylines
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev made a fast impression in his UFC debut with a 33-second submission win. He now takes on Brendson Ribeiro, who is coming in off a couple of losses and will look to stop Yakhyaev’s rise. Ethyn Ewing, who earned a decision win in his first UFC fight, faces Rafael Estevam. Estevam is on a three-fight winning streak and will try to keep that run going.
Contender Series recruit Tommy McMillen makes his official UFC debut in the main card opener. He faces Manolo Zecchini, who was KO’d in his first Octagon appearance more than two years ago and is returning to action now. That matchup will show whether McMillen is ready for the big stage and whether Zecchini can rebound after a long layoff.
Full fight card
Main Card:
- Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan
- Virna Jandiroba vs. Tabatha Ricci
- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Brendson Ribeiro
- Ethyn Ewing vs. Rafael Estevam
- Tommy McMillen vs. Manolo Zecchini
Prelims:
- Guilherme Pat vs. Thomas Petersen
- José Mauro Delano vs. Robert Ruchała
- Alessandro Costa vs. Stewart Nicoll
- Lando Vannata vs. Darrius Flowers
- Alice Pereira vs. Hailey Cowan
- Azamat Bekoev vs. Tresean Gore
- Dione Barbosa vs. Melissa Gatto
Fighter recent results
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Renato Moicano | Coming off back-to-back defeats last year |
| Chris Duncan | On a four-fight winning streak |
| Virna Jandiroba | Lost her last fight in an attempt to win the vacant strawweight title |
| Tabatha Ricci | Won her only fight last year by TKO |
| Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | Scored a 33-second submission in his UFC debut |
| Brendson Ribeiro | Coming in off a couple of losses |
| Ethyn Ewing | Won his first UFC fight by decision |
| Rafael Estevam | On a three-fight winning streak |
| Tommy McMillen | Contender Series recruit making his UFC debut |
| Manolo Zecchini | KO’d in his first Octagon bout over two years ago; returning now |
This event brings several storylines into one night: veterans trying to stop losing runs, young fighters looking to continue hot streaks, and new faces making their UFC debuts. Expect fast action and important matchups for several divisions at the Meta Apex on April 7.
