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Ilia Topuria is approaching his UFC return. A devastating defeat last time out, Topuria sustained a lot of damage, forcing him to take a much-needed rest away from the octagon.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Undisclosed Injury Results in First Fight Cancelation for Renato Moicano-Headlined Card

Fan-favorite UFC lightweight Renato Moicano is all set to return against Tom Nolan on October 31, 2026, as the headliner of the UFC Vegas 123 Fight Night event.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 24

UFC Vegas 123 Card Set For Oct. 31 At Apex

UFC Vegas 123 takes place Oct. 31 at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas with Renato Moicano facing Tom Nolan in the lightweight main event, per MMA Mania. The card streams exclusively on Paramount+, with prelims at 5 p.m.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 16

Moicano Faces Tougher Fight After Ortega Drops Out Again

Brian Ortega withdrew from UFC 331 bout with Moicano due to an eye laceration suffered in training UFC moved Moicano to October 31 UFC Vegas 123 main event

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 16

Renato Moicano Reveals New Opponent and Fight Date After Brian Ortega’s Injury Pullout

Renato Moicano’s future once again hung in the balance after Brian Ortega withdrew from their scheduled bout for the second time. Ahead of UFC 331, ‘T-City’ pulled out of the bout after suffering a laceration over his eye in training, that left the Brazilian without an opponent at this weekend’s marquee event.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / September 15

Renato Moicano Lost the 'Easiest Fight' in His Division—Then UFC Sent Him to the Apex

Renato Moicano has a new opponent and main-event assignment, but that did not lessen his frustration after losing his UFC 331 rematch with Brian Ortega.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 15

Renato Moicano reacts to losing ‘easiest money fight’ as Brian Ortega withdraws from UFC 331

Renato Moicano is absolutely fuming that Brian Ortega has withdrawn from their UFC 331 clash. This coming Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returns to California for UFC 331, headlined by a flyweight clash between Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 15

Injury Forces Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega Fight Cancellation Days Before UFC 331

Brian Ortega’s career comeback with a move to lightweight seems to have hit another roadblock. Just days before his scheduled showdown with old rival Renato Moicano on the main card of UFC 331 on September 19, the former featherweight title challenger has been forced out of his long-awaited rematch.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 14

Brian Ortega out of UFC 331 fight with injury, Renato Moicano gets new opponent

Brian Ortega has pulled out of his scheduled UFC 331 bout against Renato Moicano with an injury. ‘T-City’ has endured harship in recent years. The 35-year-old has only managed five fights in the last five years, averaging one per year.

MMA News / Yardbarker / August 14

Islam Makhachev's UFC record isn't as impressive as it looks

As Islam Makhachev enters his first welterweight title defense against Ian Garry at UFC 330, fans and pundits are treating it as a foregone conclusion that Makhachev will pull away with the win.

Islam Makhachev can break 13-year UFC record at UFC 330

Islam Makhachev, Mackenzie Dern aim to defend titles at UFC 330

UFC Legend Pulls Out of Fight Against Alex Pereira’s Teammate as Noche Card Suffers First Setback

Makhachev On Garry: Nobody Likes Him

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 6

Renato Moicano Calls Out Dana White for Insensitive Social Media Post Immediately After UFC Fighter’s Death

Dana White has landed in hot water again, and this time, the controversy follows a series of Instagram Stories shared in the aftermath of Allan Nascimento’s tragic and untimely passing.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 2

Renato Moicano submits ex-Bellator champion in grappling match weeks out from UFC 331 return

Renato Moicano’s preparation for his return this fall has included a pitstop on the mats. The Octagon will be back in Los Angeles on September 18, when the UFC 331 numbered event takes place at the Crypto.com Arena.

Seattle Mariners News / MyMMANews.com / May 13

Money Moicano MMA 1 – UFC’s Renato Moicano announces full fight card

Money Moicano MMA, an organization created by former UFC title challenger Renato Moicano, will feature a major name in its first-ever show, scheduled for May 23 in São Paulo: former UFC and PFL fighter Rodrigo “Zé Colmeia” Nascimento.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / April 6

Renato Moicano Becomes Top Earner as UFC Vegas 115 Compliance Pay Revealed

At UFC Vegas 115, Renato “Money” Moicano not only secured the win but also earned a substantial compliance pay bonus. Inside the UFC Apex, Dana White and Co.

MMA News / Field Level Media / April 5

Renato Moicano snaps losing streak with submission victory

Renato Moicano of Brazil snapped a two-fight losing streak with a rear-naked-choke submission victory over Scotland's Chris Duncan at 3:14 of the second round in the lightweight main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 4

Renato Moicano submits Chris Duncan in UFC Vegas 115 main event

A lightweight bout between former title challenger Renato Moicano and the red hot Chris Duncan headlined Saturday's UFC Vegas 115 main event at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 4

UFC Fight Night: Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan Live Stream Results & Highlights

The UFC returns home to Las Vegas, NV today (April 4) for a UFC Fight Night card at the Meta APEX facility. The main event is a pivotal lightweight contest between former title challenger Renato Moicano and Chris Duncan, who could vault into the divisional rankings if he’s able to extend his winning run to five fights when he meets the Brazilian.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / April 4

UFC Fight Night: Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan Full Card Picks & Predictions

The UFC returns home to Las Vegas, NV tonight (April 4) for another UFC Fight Night event, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

UFC Fight Night: What Time Does Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan Start?

The UFC returns to the Meta APEX this Saturday, April 4, for UFC Fight Night 272: Renato Moicano vs. Chris Duncan. The main event marks a rare occurrence where two teammates will square off in the Octagon, as both Moicano and Duncan train out of American Top Team.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / April 3

UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan weigh-in results

The fighters competing on Saturday's UFC Vegas 115: Moicano vs. Duncan fight card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas will officially weigh-in on Friday morning.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / April 3

UFC Fight Night 272: Moicano vs. Duncan — Preview, Storylines

Renato Moicano returns to the Octagon this Saturday, April 4, against streaking Scottish lightweight Chris Duncan in the UFC Fight Night 272 main event.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / April 2

Renato Moicano Aims for Redemption in UFC Fight Night Main Event

Renato Moicano will make his comeback on April 4, where he will be in the main event of a UFC Fight Night against Chris Duncan in the UFC Apex. Although being the headliner is still a significant role, this bout marks a shift in visibility compared to Moicano’s recent appearances on larger stages.