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Renato Moicano

Lightweight Division

20-5-1 (W-L-D)

10

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Renato Moicano
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Learn more about Renato Moicano's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Brasilia, Brazil
Trains at
American Top Team
Fighting style
Jiu-Jitsu
Age
35
Height
71.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Dec. 20, 2014
Reach
72.00
Leg reach
42.50
  • Pro since 2010
     
  • Ten wins by submission (10 RNC), two by KO, eight by decision
     
  • Four first round finishes
     
  • Has won six of his last seven and four in a row
     
  • 7-2 UFC record at lightweight
     
  • Origin of nickname “Moicano” – “It’s from a haircut used during my childhood.”

UFC Fight Night (9/28/24) Moicano defeated Benoît Saint Denis via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of the second round

UFC 300 (4/13/24) Moicano stopped Jalin Turner via strikes at 4:11 of the second round 

UFC Fight Night (2/3/24) Moicano won a three round unanimous decision over Drew Dober 

UFC 281 (11/12/22) Moicano submitted Brad Riddell via rear naked choke at 3:20 of the first round 

UFC 272 (3/5/22) Moicano lost a five-round unanimous decision to Rafael Dos Anjos

UFC 271 (2/12/22) Moicano submitted Alexander Hernandez via rear naked choke at 1:23 of the second round

UFC Fight Night (6/26/21) Moicano submitted Jai Herbert via rear naked choke at 4:36 of the second round

UFC 256 (12/12/20) Moicano was knocked out by Rafael Fiziev at 4:05 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (3/14/20) Moicano submitted Damir Hadzovic via rear naked choke at :44 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (6/22/19) Moicano was stopped by Chan Sung Jung via strikes at :58 of the first round

UFC Fight Night (2/2/19) Moicano was stopped by Jose Aldo via strikes at :44 of the second round

UFC 227 (8/4/18) Moicano submitted Cub Swanson via rear naked choke at 4:15 of the first round

UFC 223 (4/7/18) Moicano won a three round unanimous decision over Calvin Kattar

UFC 214 (7/29/17) Moicano was submitted by Brian Ortega via guillotine choke at 3:29 of the third round

UFC on FOX (4/15/17) Moicano won a three round split decision over Jeremy Stephens

UFC 198 (5/14/16) Moicano won a three round split decision over Zubaira Tukhugov

UFC Fight Night (12/20/14) Moicano submitted Tom Niinimaki via rear naked choke at 3:30 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been practicing martial arts since I was a little kid.

What ranks and titles have you held? I’m the interim champion of Jungle Fight.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It`s a great chance in my professional career.

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve been fighting all my life, but I also teach MMA and Muay Thai.

Favorite grappling technique: Chokes

Favorite Striking technique: Punches