LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 25: Jackson McVey reacts after a submission victory against Sedriques Dumas in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 25, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Jackson McVey played savior earlier tonight (Sat., April 25, 2026) at UFC Vegas 116 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, stopping fellow middleweight Sedriques Dumas with a first-round submission (D’Arce choke) to inject some life into a “Sin City” card that started with five-straight decisions.McVey, who was a betting favorite heading into Saturday’s 185-pound clash, was coming off back-to-back losses to start his UFC tenure and desperately needed to show his worth inside of the Octagon. While Dumas was just 3-4 (1 NC) in UFC competition he’s still a serviceable middleweight with finishing capability.
It was going to be up to McVey to ward off an upset and finally cash in as a member of the UFC roster. McVey did just that.“Moose” only needed a few minutes before he landed a short right hand that clipped Dumas and sent him to the canvas. McVey followed up with heavy ground-and-pound as the referee was watching closely.
The shots were piling up, but nothing that was going to put Dumas out. That’s when McVey switched up his approach, locked up a tight D’Arce choke, and forced Dumas to tap.Check out the video highlights:Jackson McVey locks in the d'arce choke 🔥📺 @paramountpluspic.twitter.com/eRgVFYXwI7— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) April 25, 2026For complete UFC Vegas 116 results, coverage, and results click HERE.