Alice makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Alice Pereira achieved her first UFC victory by defeating Hailey Cowan this Saturday (4), during UFC Vegas 115, held at the Apex, in Las Vegas (USA). The Brazilian had an aggressive performance, dominated a good part of the fight standing up and finished the duel with a powerful sequence in the final stretch, ending the confrontation in a decisive way.
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From the first round, Alice showed superiority in striking, connecting with good punches and kicks that quickly took effect. The constant pressure caused Cowan's face to show signs of the blows in the first few minutes, while the American tried to respond with takedowns, without much success. Even when pressed against the cage, the Brazilian managed to break free and regain control in the center of the octagon.
In the second round, Cowan came back more active, relying on counter-attacks and securing an important takedown, staying on top for a few moments. Even so, Alice showed composure by locking her opponent's arms and preventing further damage on the ground, managing the position well until she was able to return to striking.
It was then, in the final moments, that the Brazilian found the decisive opening. With a precise knee strike followed by a punch, Alice Pereira knocked out Hailey Cowan and secured her first victory in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), consolidating a safe and efficient performance in her second fight for the organization.
What an upset! Bekoev fights well, but is knocked out by Tresean Gore.
Tresean Gore wins via submission at UFC Vegas 115 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Tresean Gore pulled off a major upset at UFC Vegas 115 by submitting Azamat Bekoev , despite entering the fight as a heavy underdog. The bout started evenly, with Bekoev trying to impose his game with kicks and higher volume, while Gore responded well with counter-attacks, including a spinning backfist in the first round. In the second round, the favorite managed to stagger his opponent with a clean strike and almost finished the fight, but Gore resisted, recovered quickly, and responded with good attacks, keeping the fight open.
In the third round, in better physical condition, Gore began to dominate the action, landing powerful strikes and resisting Bekoev's takedown attempts. Even when he was taken down, he managed to reverse the position and, in the final minutes, locked in a precise guillotine choke to secure the submission victory, solidifying one of the biggest upsets of the night.
With the victory, Tresean Gore now has six wins and four losses in his professional record. This was his seventh fight for the organization. On the other side, Azamat Bekoev now has 20 wins and five losses in his record. The Russian, who was coming off a loss against Yousri Belgaroui in October 2025, completed his fourth fight for the company.
UFC Vegas 115 results
MAIN CARD
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Renato Moicano defeated Chris Duncan by submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of round 2.
Strawweight (up to 52,1 kg): Virna Jandiroba defeated Tabatha Ricci by unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Brendson Ribeiro by submission at 2:05 of round 1.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Ethyn Ewing defeated Rafael Estevam by technical knockout (punch to the midsection) at 1:44 of round 3.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Tommy McMillen defeated Manolo Zecchini by technical knockout (knee and punches) at 3:57 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): José Delano defeated Robert Ruchala by unanimous decision (30-26, 29-27, 29-27)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen defeated Guilherme Pat by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alessandro Costa defeated Stewart Nicoll by technical knockout (punches) at 4:56 of round 2.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Darrius Flowers defeated Lando Vannata by technical knockout (strikes) at 52 seconds of round 2.
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Alice Pereira defeated Hailey Cowan by knockout (knee strike) at 4:24 of round 2.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Tresean Gore defeated Azamat Bekoev by submission (guillotine choke) at 3:27 of round 3.
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Dione Barbosa defeated Melissa Gatto by majority decision (28-28, 29-27, 29-27)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Kai Kamaka III defeated Dakota Hope by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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