UFC Vegas 115 Staff Picks: Thrilling Lightweight Finishers Collide
UFC sets the table for a thrilling clash between two of the best lightweights on the planet, as previous title challenger Renato Moicano locks horns with fast-surging prospect Chris Duncan during the UFC Vegas 115 main event. In the co-main event,...
UFC sets the table for a thrilling clash between two of the best lightweights on the planet, as previous title challenger Renato Moicano locks horns with fast-surging prospect Chris Duncan during the UFC Vegas 115 main event. In the co-main event, Brazilian phenom Virna Jandiroba battles Tabatha Ricci.
UFC Vegas 115 Main Event
Touted as one of the most entertaining 155-lb fighters on the roster, Moicano had garnered a substantial four-fight winning streak, including triumphs over Jalin Turner and Benoît Saint Denis. However, subsequent losses to Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush have put the Brazilian in a bit of a rut, meaning a victory this weekend is all the more crucial for him to remain as a top name in his weight category during UFC Vegas 115’s headliner.
Earning his contract back on the Contender Series in 2022, Duncan has embarked on a fantastic and blistering warpath up the lightweight ladder, capped off by wins over Mateusz Rębecki and Terrance McKinney. Now just a single punch away from getting a number next to his name, “The Problem” is seeking to make a statement at the Meta Apex on Saturday.
UFC Vegas 115 Co-Main Event
From 2022 to late 2025, Brazil’s own Jandiroba had never faced much adversity, stringing together five victories in a row en route to challenging for the vacant 115-lb belt. Falling back to the drawing board after a close defeat to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 321 last year for the strawweight championship, “Carcará” is looking to jump back into the win column in UFC Vegas 115.
A staple of the upper echelon of the division, Ricci has traded blows with a plethora of elite opponents over the course of her UFC tenure. Competing just once in 2025 with an amazing knockout finish of Amanda Ribas, “Baby Shark” smells blood in the water once again, as she aims for a much more active 2026.
More Bouts on the UFC Vegas 115 Main Card
Rounding out the UFC Vegas 115 main card, Abdul-Rahkman Yakhyaev takes on Brendson Ribeiro. Then, Ethyn Ewing makes his second anticipated promotional appearance versus Rafael Estevam. Also, Tommy McMillen meets Manolo Zecchini. Finally, José Mauro Delano takes aim at Robert Ruchała.
UFC Vegas 115 Predictions and Staff Picks
MMASucka staff picks are composed of four of the world’s leading mixed martial arts organizations: the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the Professional Fighters League (PFL), ONE Championship (ONE FC), and Dana White’s Contender Series (DWCS).
- UFC picks will include main card fights ranging from four to six matchups per event.
- PFL picks from main cards for both pay-per-views and regular events.
- ONE FC and DWCS picks will feature all MMA fights from the event with a minimum of three matchups.
The individual who picks the most victorious fighters by the end of 2025 will have a choice between receiving a custom-made championship belt from ProAmBelts or a detailed chain from Championship Chains. Staff picks in 2025 were won by Hank Strandberg with a record of 216-119.
Find our UFC Vegas 115 picks and fight odds below.
Staff records after UFC Seattle:
- Hank Strandberg: 39-21
- Frazer Krohn: 34-27
- Drew Zuhosky: 23-36
- Andrew Benjamin: 10-12
*Note – not all staff pick for every event*
Tommy McMillen -1300
Vs.
Manolo Zecchini +700
FEATHERWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: McMillen by First Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: McMillen by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: McMillen by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: McMillen by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking McMillen: 4
Staff picking Zecchini: 0
Ethyn Ewing -135
Vs.
Rafael Estevam +115
BANTAMWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Ewing by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Estevam by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Ewing by Split Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Ewing by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Ewing: 3
Staff picking Estevam: 1
Abdul-Rahkman Yakhyaev -1600
Vs.
Brendson Ribeiro +900
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Yakhyaev by Second Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Ribeiro by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Kron: Ribeiro by Second Round Knockout
Andrew Benjamin: Yakhyaev by First Round Knockout
Staff picking Yakhyaev: 2
Staff picking Ribeiro: 2
Virna Jandiroba -130
Vs.
Tabatha Ricci +110
WOMENS STRAWWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Jandiroba by Unanimous Decision
Drew Zuhosky: Ricci by Unanimous Decision
Frazer Krohn: Jandiroba by Unanimous Decision
Andrew Benjamin: Jandiroba by Split Decision
Staff picking Jandiroba: 3
Staff picking Ricci: 1
Chris Duncan -150
Vs.
Renato Moicano +130
LIGHTWEIGHT
Hank Strandberg: Duncan by Third Round Knockout
Drew Zuhosky: Duncan by Second Round Submission
Frazer Krohn: Duncan by Fourth Round Submission
Andrew Benjamin: Moicano by Unanimous Decision
Staff picking Duncan: 3
Staff picking Moicano: 1
