Renato Moicano News
What's next for the stars of UFC 311?
Cole Shelton - January 20, 2025
The UFC was in Inglewood, California for a solid UFC 311 card on Saturday, as the event saw two titles on the line. In the main event, Islam Makhachev took on Renato Moicano on 24 hours’ notice as he looked to defend his lightweight title. The co-main event saw Merab Dvalishvili defending his bantamweight title against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett go back and forth as fans push for grudge match
Harry Kettle - January 20, 2025
Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett continue to go back and forth and tease a future grudge match in the UFC. Last weekend, Renato Moicano challenged Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. He had just one day to prepare for this challenge and, in the end, he came up short in a first round submission defeat.
Renato Moicano issues statement following UFC 311 loss against Islam Makhachev
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 19, 2025
Renato Moicano has briefly spoken out following his first-round submission loss against Islam Makhachev. Moicano was given a golden opportunity this past Saturday night. Makhachev, the reigning UFC lightweight champion, was scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in the UFC 311 headliner. Plans changed when Tsarukyan pulled out of the title fight due to a back injury. Since Moicano was able to make championship weight, he was called upon to replace Tsarukyan.
Pros react after Islam Makhachev subs Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
Tonight’s UFC 311 pay-per-view event was headlined by a lightweight title fight between Islam Makhachev and Renato Moicano. Makhachev (27-1 MMA) was be looking to earn his fourth consecutive title defense this evening in California. The Russian standout was coming off stoppage wins over Dustin Poirier and Alexander Volkanovski in his most previous Octagon appearances.
UFC 311: 'Makhachev vs. Moicano' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2025
The Octagon returns to Inglewood for tonight’s UFC 311 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Islam Makhachev vs Renato Moicano. Makhachev (26-1 MMA) was originally slated to square off with Arman Tsarukyan in tonight’s main event. However, the Armenian was forced to withdraw from the contest on Friday morning due to injury.
Renato Moicano knew UFC 311 title fight was a possibility before it even happened
Harry Kettle - January 18, 2025
UFC star Renato Moicano knew that his getting a shot at the title at UFC 311 was a possibility before it even happened. Tonight, Renato Moicano has the opportunity of a lifetime in front of him. In a dramatic turn of events, he will square off against Islam Makhachev with the UFC lightweight championship being on the line. Of course, this wasn’t the fight he was expecting, but it’s certainly not one he’s going to turn down.
Islam Makhachev opens as massive betting favorite against Renato Moicano at UFC 311
Cole Shelton - January 17, 2025
Islam Makhachev has opened up as a massive betting favorite ahead of his UFC 311 title defense against Renato Moicano. Makhachev was supposed to headline the card against Arman Tsarukyan, but on Friday, the challenger was forced out of the bout and Moicano stepped in. Now, ahead of the fight, oddsmakers released odds for the bout which has Makhachev as a sizeable favorite.
Renato Moicano sends message to Islam Makhachev ahead of shock UFC 311 title fight: "Tomorrow is money time!"
Josh Evanoff - January 17, 2025
Renato Moicano has sent a warning to Islam Makhachev ahead of their UFC 311 title fight. The man known to fans as ‘Money Moicano’ has received the opportunity of a lifetime. Fresh off a stoppage victory over Benoit Saint-Denis in September, Renato Moicano was initially set to meet Beneil Dariush on Saturday. However, due to an injury to Arman Tsarukyan, the Brazilian has now been bumped to the main event.
Beneil Dariush set to end lengthy hiatus at UFC 311 against Renato Moicano
Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2024
UFC lightweight contenders Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano will collide in January. The 35-year-old hasn’t been seen in the cage since a clash with Arman Tsarukyan last December. That bout saw Beneil Dariush get knocked out in his second straight fight, previously being finished by Charles Oliveira in June. Due to concerns about his brain health, the lightweight contender decided to take a yearlong hiatus.
Renato Moicano calls out Paddy Pimblett for UFC London main event
Cole Shelton - November 12, 2024
Renato Moicano has his next opponent and date in his sights. Moicano is coming off a statement win over Benoit Saint-Denis in France. Now, the Brazilian is looking to go back into enemy territory as he’s called out Paddy Pimblett to headline UFC London.
Renato Moicano doubts the UFC would give him Paddy Pimblett: "UFC is going to protect him"
Cole Shelton - October 15, 2024
Renato Moicano doesn’t think he will be fighting Paddy Pimblett anytime soon. Moicano and Pimblett have taken shots at one another in the past and many fans were hoping it would lead to them fighting each other. Both are massive fan-favorites, but after Moicano beat Benoit Saint-Denis in a dominating fashion the Brazilian doesn’t think the UFC will give him that fight.
Renato Moicano vows to knock Justin Gaethje out if they fight: "I'm not losing"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 9, 2024
Renato Moicano believes that he would knock out Justin Gaethje if the two fight. The chatter within the MMA community for a potential clash between Moicano and Gaethje has grown. Former UFC veteran Chael Sonnen shared his belief that Moicano vs. Gaethje is a no brainer. UFC CEO Dana White said the promotion won’t be speaking to Moicano about his next fight until he heals from a shoulder injury.
Dana White denies foul play from athletic commission following UFC Paris controversy
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
UFC CEO Dana White says there was no foul play with the French athletic commission stemming from UFC Paris. Both Renato Moicano and Brendan Allen were none too pleased with being held for hours after the weigh-ins to undergo drug testing. Allen felt the headache was suspicious given that both he and Moicano were facing French fighters.
Chael Sonnen vouches for Renato Moicano vs. Justin Gaethje following UFC Paris
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 2, 2024
Chael Sonnen thinks Renato Moicano vs. Justin Gaethje makes too much sense to pass on. Moicano scored a big win at UFC Paris recently. He defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via second-round TKO. “Money” Moicano battered Saint-Denis to the point where the doctor ruled the “God of War” could not continue.
Renato Moicano destroys rankings panel after being snubbed following UFC Paris win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - October 1, 2024
Renato Moicano has had enough of the official UFC rankings. “Money” Moicano turned in a brutal one-sided beatdown of Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris this past weekend. It was a big fight for the Brazilian lightweight, as he did battle in enemy territory. It was a big chance for him to derail his opponent’s hype train, and that’s exactly what he did with a TKO finish via doctor’s stoppage.
What's next for Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis after UFC Paris?
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2024
The UFC was in Paris, France for a solid UFC Paris card on Saturday which saw a battle of top-15 lightweights as Renato Moicano took on Benoit Saint-Denis. In the main event, Moicano was going into enemy territory and entered the bout on a four-fight winning streak. Saint-Denis, meanwhile, was coming off a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier back in March.
Renato Moicano urges Paddy Pimblett to avoid fighting him following UFC Paris: "I'm going to hurt you"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 29, 2024
Renato Moicano has a stern warning for Paddy Pimblett. “Money” Moicano entered enemy territory against Benoit Saint Denis this past Saturday. The lightweight fight headlined UFC Paris inside the Accor Arena. The Brazilian battered the face of Saint Denis, and the doctor would not allow the fight to enter the third round.
Pros react after Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris
Chris Taylor - September 28, 2024
Today’s UFC Paris event was headlined by a key lightweight bout featuring Benoit Saint Denis taking on Renato Moicano. Saint Denis (13-3 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier at March’s UFC 299 event. That setback had snapped a five-fight winning streak for the Frenchman, who had previously earned consecutive stoppage wins over Niklas Stolze, Gabriel Miranda, Ismael Bonfim, Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola.