The UFC continues its ambitious 2026 schedule with UFC Vegas 115 set for April 4th on the Apex facility in Las Vegas. The newest addition to the cardboard features an intriguing lightweight matchup between Tofiq Musayev and Samuel Sanches, first reported by MMA journalist Leo Guimarães.
Tofiq Musayev will tackle Samuel Sanches at #UFCVegas115 on April 4th.
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Musayev, a former PFL lightweight champion, brings a powerful combat sports pedigree to the octagon. The Azerbaijan-born fighter made waves within the regional circuit before joining the PFL, where he captured gold together with his explosive striking and well-rounded skill set. His transition to the UFC hasn’t gone easily as he’s still looking for his first victory after dropping his debut fight against surging contender Myktybek Orolbai.
Standing across from him will probably be Samuel Sanches, a Brazilian fighter trying to make his mark within the lightweight division. Sanches made a press release in his shot on the Contender Series with a blistering knockout of Chasen Blair in only 2:01. The matchup guarantees fireworks, given each fighters’ tendency to have interaction and push the pace. The lightweight division stays one in every of the UFC’s deepest and best weight classes, making every bout critical for rankings positioning.
Confirmed Fights for UFC Vegas 115
Virna Jandiroba will fight Tabatha Ricci at #UFCVegas115 on April 4th. (first rep. @leoguimaraesmma) #UFC #MMA #UFCParamount #UFConParamount #UFC2026 pic.twitter.com/kkvldRlL0b
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Virna Jandiroba vs. Tabatha Ricci – Strawweight
Tofiq Musayev vs. Samuel Sanches – Lightweight
Alessandro Costa vs. Stewart Nicoll – Flyweight
Hailey Cowan vs. Alice Pereira – Women’s Bantamweight
Dione Barbosa vs. Melissa Gatto – Women’s Flyweight
Azamat Bekoev vs. Tresean Gore – Middleweight
Tommy McMillan vs. Manolo Zecchini – Featherweight
Thomas Petersen vs. Guilherme Pat – Heavyweight
Additional bouts to be announced
The April 4th date gives each Musayev and Sanches ample time to organize for what could possibly be a career-defining performance. For Musayev, a powerful UFC debut would validate his success outside the organization and potentially fast-track him into contender conversations. Sanches, meanwhile, has the chance to play spoiler and derail the hype surrounding the previous PFL champion.
Because the UFC continues constructing out the UFC Vegas 115 card, fans can expect additional fight announcements in the approaching weeks. The promotion typically stacks these Apex cards with competitive matchups across multiple weight classes, ensuring a full night of motion for fight fans worldwide.