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Gets title shot
Moicano will face off against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 this Saturday, UFC President Dana White announced Friday afternoon.
ANALYSIS
Moicano will fill in for an injured Arman Tsarukyan (back) and take on Islam Makhachev for a shot at the UFC Lightweight Title. The 35-year-old Brazilian, who has won his last four-consecutive fights, has left Beneil Dariush without an opponent for the time being.
Moicano will fill in for an injured Arman Tsarukyan (back) and take on Islam Makhachev for a shot at the UFC Lightweight Title. The 35-year-old Brazilian, who has won his last four-consecutive fights, has left Beneil Dariush without an opponent for the time being.
Scheduled against Dariush
Moicano will fight Beneil Dariush at UFC 311 on Jan. 18, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Momentum will certainly be on Moicano's side in January, as he took down Benoit Saint-Denis in September to extend his winning streak to four fights. Meanwhile, Dariush hasn't fought since last December and hasn't come away with a victory since October 2022.
Momentum will certainly be on Moicano's side in January, as he took down Benoit Saint-Denis in September to extend his winning streak to four fights. Meanwhile, Dariush hasn't fought since last December and hasn't come away with a victory since October 2022.
Shines in Paris main event
Moicano defeated Benoit Saint-Denis via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Paris.
ANALYSIS
With all due respect to Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, and Brad Riddell, this type of dominant performance against a high-end opponent in a hostile environment is going to be the one to put Moicano firmly on the map as a contender at 155 pounds. Renato bullied Saint-Denis to the mat moments after the opening bell rang and spent the entirety of Round 1 pounding his opponent. Moicano seemed to take Round 2 off, perhaps recognizing Saint-Denis was in dire peril and not wanting to make a mistake. Sure enough, the doctor checked out BSD's wounds after the frame ended and pulled the plug. It was a vicious and efficient beating on all fronts. Perhaps best of all, Moicano took nearly zero damage in return. He should be ready to return in short order as the Brazilian continues his push up the lightweight rankings.
With all due respect to Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, and Brad Riddell, this type of dominant performance against a high-end opponent in a hostile environment is going to be the one to put Moicano firmly on the map as a contender at 155 pounds. Renato bullied Saint-Denis to the mat moments after the opening bell rang and spent the entirety of Round 1 pounding his opponent. Moicano seemed to take Round 2 off, perhaps recognizing Saint-Denis was in dire peril and not wanting to make a mistake. Sure enough, the doctor checked out BSD's wounds after the frame ended and pulled the plug. It was a vicious and efficient beating on all fronts. Perhaps best of all, Moicano took nearly zero damage in return. He should be ready to return in short order as the Brazilian continues his push up the lightweight rankings.
Paris fight confirmed
Moicano will fight against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris on September 28, Damon Martin of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The French lightweight will look to stay undefeated in 2024 and expand his overall winning streak to four after defeating Drew Dober (unanimous decision) in February and Jalin Turner (TKO) in April. Moicano takes on Saint-Denis, who is 5-2 though his most recent fight ended in a knockout by Dustin Poirier in March.
The French lightweight will look to stay undefeated in 2024 and expand his overall winning streak to four after defeating Drew Dober (unanimous decision) in February and Jalin Turner (TKO) in April. Moicano takes on Saint-Denis, who is 5-2 though his most recent fight ended in a knockout by Dustin Poirier in March.
Runs winning streak to three
Moicano defeated Jalin Turner via TKO (punches) at 4:11 of Round 2 at UFC 300 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was far from a flawless performance from Moicano, and he was most definitely aided by some foolishness from Turner, but the bottom line is he cashed a as +200 underdog. We've seen repeatedly that the way to attack Turner is via the takedown. Moicano landed one in each round, but Jalin worked his way back to his feet in the opening frame before blasting Renato with a left hook. Yet, for some reason, Turner didn't follow up after flooring his opposition, and Moicano survived to the end of the round. He planted Turner on his back again early in Round 2 and eventually earned the stoppage. Set to turn 35 years of age in late-May, Moicano has won three straight and five of his last six.
It was far from a flawless performance from Moicano, and he was most definitely aided by some foolishness from Turner, but the bottom line is he cashed a as +200 underdog. We've seen repeatedly that the way to attack Turner is via the takedown. Moicano landed one in each round, but Jalin worked his way back to his feet in the opening frame before blasting Renato with a left hook. Yet, for some reason, Turner didn't follow up after flooring his opposition, and Moicano survived to the end of the round. He planted Turner on his back again early in Round 2 and eventually earned the stoppage. Set to turn 35 years of age in late-May, Moicano has won three straight and five of his last six.