UFC Announces Two Headlining Fights for April Fight Night Cards

Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan and Sean Brady vs. Joaquin Buckley set to headline upcoming events.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced the main event matchups for two of its upcoming 'Fight Night' events in April. The UFC Fight Night 115 card on April 4 will feature a lightweight bout between Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan, while the UFC Vegas 116 event on April 25 will be headlined by a welterweight clash between Sean Brady and Joaquin Buckley.

Why it matters

These fights feature several top contenders in their respective weight classes looking to bounce back from recent losses and climb the rankings. The lightweight and welterweight divisions are highly competitive, so these matchups could have significant implications for the title pictures in those weight classes.

The details

In the UFC Fight Night 115 main event, Renato Moicano (20-7-1) will look to snap a two-fight skid when he takes on Chris Duncan (15-2), who is riding a four-fight winning streak. The UFC Vegas 116 headliner will see Sean Brady (18-2) attempt to rebound from a TKO loss to Michael Morales, while Joaquin Buckley (21-7) tries to get back in the win column after a decision defeat against former champion Kamaru Usman.

  • The UFC Fight Night 115 event will take place on April 4, 2026.
  • The UFC Vegas 116 event will be held on April 25, 2026.

The players

Renato Moicano

A Brazilian mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's lightweight division. He is currently ranked in the Top 10 of the 155-pound weight class.

Chris Duncan

An American mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC's lightweight division. He is looking to crack the rankings with a win over Moicano.

Sean Brady

An American welterweight fighter in the UFC who is currently ranked in the Top 10 of the 170-pound division.

Joaquin Buckley

An American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's welterweight division. He is coming off a loss to former champion Kamaru Usman.

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What they’re saying

“These are two great main event fights that will have big implications in their respective divisions.”

— Dana White, UFC President (UFC.com)

What’s next

The full fight card details for both UFC Fight Night 115 and UFC Vegas 116 are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The UFC is stacking its April 'Fight Night' cards with high-stakes matchups between top contenders looking to climb the ranks in the lightweight and welterweight divisions.