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Amid Alex Pereira’s Shocking Popularity Collapse, Renato Moicano Exposes the Fallout for ‘Poatan’ After UFC Title Loss

Reality hits harder than Alex Pereira. While the former UFC light heavyweight champion was the most celebrated mixed martial artist last year, having lost

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 12

‘Entertaining fight’… Paddy Pimblett’s training partner previews ‘crossroads’ clash with Michael Chandler

The Octagon returns to Miami next month where two of the biggest personalities in the lightweight division will collide in the co-main event. From the moment that Dana White made the announcement, Michael Chandler vs Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314 has been one of the most talked about fights in MMA.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 6

Renato Moicano explains why the UFC declined his request to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 313… ‘It is what it is’

Renato ‘Money’ Moicano was eyeing another short-notice paycheck for UFC 313 but was cut short after exchanging a few messages with the promotion. After Dan Hooker withdrew from his co-main event spot against ‘The Highlight’, a slew of top contenders offered to step in as a late-notice replacement for UFC 313.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17

World champion grappler breaks down Islam Makhachev’s signature D’Arce choke submission which tapped Dustin Poirier and Renato Moicano

The UFC’s lightweight champion has started to implement a signature technique at the highest level. Islam Makhachev has always been a submission threat and he has proved that inside the Octagon with half of his UFC wins coming via this method of victory.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / February 14

UFC Vegas 102 Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Calvin Kattar – Youssef Zalal

Tomorrow night in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 102, we are going to see a featherweight matchup between two contenders heading in the opposite direction. Calvin Kattar (23-8) will look to get back on track as he takes on a contender who many have their eyes on this year in Youssef Zalal (16-5-1).

MMA News / FirstSportz / February 5

Dana White’s UFC cutting ‘successful heavyweight’ Jairzinho Rozenstruik is a WARNING sign, claims Renato Moicano

The UFC heavyweight division has lost its old glory in the last few years. Recently, fans were shocked after learning about Dana White letting go of Jairzinho Rozenstruik from the roster.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 28

UFC 311: Makhachev vs. Moicano Slow Motion Highlights

The first UFC pay-per-view of 2025 took place last weekend with UFC 311 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event was headlined by a lightweight title bout between champion Islam Makhachev and late replacement Renato Moicano.

MMA News / FirstSportz / January 24

UFC 311 star Renato Moicano reveals making more than $1 million against Islam Makhachev

Renato Moicano recently took on the mammoth task of dethroning the UFC lightweight king Islam Makhachev. It was not the task the Brazilian had initially prepared as he had to fill in for an injured Arman Tsarukyan.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / January 21

After falling short in title shot at UFC 311, what’s next for Renato Moicano?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 311, we saw a lightweight title fight that came together in a little less than 24 hours. Lightweight champion and current P4P king Islam Makhachev (27-1) took on Renato Moicano (20-6-1).

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 20

Paddy Pimblett rips Renato Moicano for tapping out so quick at UFC 311

An enormous opportunity fell in Renato Moicano's lap the day before UFC 311 when Arman Tsarukyan was forced out of the main event title fight against champion Islam Makhachev due to injury.

MMA News / MMA on SI / January 19

Paddy Pimblett Rips Renato Moicano for Islam Makhachev Tap at UFC 311: ‘Go to Sleep'

Paddy Pimblett thought UFC rival Renato Moicano was going to give the champ Islam Makhachev a better fight at UFC 311. As unexpected as can be, Moicano went from fighting Beneil Dariush to the #1 pound-for-pound ranked fighter overnight after Arman Tsarukyan withdrew from his fight with Makhachev a day before.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / January 19

UFC 311 -- Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano: Results, highlights, winners, fight card, date, complete guide

The first PPV event of 2025 gave fans an incredible showing in Los Angeles

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 18

MMA Pros React To Islam vs. Moicano

Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan is off after the latter pulled out with a back injury, as Renato Moicano steps in. The clash takes place at UFC 311 on Saturday.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano headlines UFC 311

The UFC returns to Inglewood, Calif., on Saturday night for its UFC 311 pay-per-view offering a pair of title fights: Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano at lightweight and Merab Dvalishvili vs.

MMA News / Field Level Media / January 17

Arman Tsarukyan (back) out of UFC 311 title fight; Renato Moicano steps in

Challenger Arman Tsarukyan is out of the lightweight title fight against champion Islam Makhachev, set for UFC 311 on Saturday, due to back pain. Dana White, the CEO of UFC, confirmed Friday that Renato Moicano will step in for Tsarukyan in the main event in Inglewood, Calif.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 3

8-time ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus winner targeted by Renato Moicano to earn lightweight title shot

Brazilian star Renato Moicano secured yet another victory at UFC Paris. Now, he has his eyes set on the top-ranked fighters in the lightweight division.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / October 1

After dominant win at UFC Paris, what’s next for Renato Moicano?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Paris, we saw a big time matchup in the lightweight division between two contenders who were looking to break into the top ten.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 30

Renato Moicano Goes Off on France Following UFC Paris Victory

Renato Moicano still isn't thrilled with his experience in France, even after scoring a huge victory in the UFC Paris main event. One of the most popular

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Moicano Spoils Main Event for French Fans With TKO Win over Benoît Saint Denis

Renato Moicano is fortunate that Benoît Saint Denis admitted to the ringside doctor that he couldn’t see out of one eye. Despite dominating the first round of their main event Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris, Moicano noticeably slowed down in the second round.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 30

Rival’s 3.2 million Instagram followers earns ‘respect’ of UFC star Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano has not lost a fight since 2022. The Brazilian is ready for his next fight after a recent win against Benoit Saint-Denis at UFC Paris. While Moicano puts down rising contender Paddy Pimblett, the Liverpudlian has managed to gain Moicano’s respect.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 29

Renato Moicano Massive Win Over Benoit Saint-Denis

The UFC Fight Night took place in Paris, France where Renato Moicano fought Benoit Saint-Denis. Renato Moicano was already ahead of Saint-Denis in ranking which was No.10 while on the other hand, Saint-Denis was ranked No.12 before the fight night in Paris.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 28

Renato Moicano stops Benoit Saint-Denis in blood-filled UFC Paris main event

Lightweight Renato Moicano upset Benoit Saint-Denis in Saint-Denis' home city of Paris, France. He utilized his poise, top control, and crisp boxing to complete the job with a second-round TKO doctor stoppage.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 27

UFC Paris: Best Betting Props featuring Renato Moicano

The UFC is back in France once again as the Accor Arena in Paris will see another Fight Night card a year after their last event. The card is full of French talent from top to bottom and given French fans’ love of fighting, we should be in for another exciting night of fights.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 27

UFC Paris Moicano vs. Saint-Denis Full Card Odds & Best Bets

The UFC returns this weekend with another Fight Night event in Paris, France, and MMAKO is here to give you full money line odds for every matchup at the event as well as look at some of the best betting options available.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 24

Renato Moicano Ranks ‘Tougher’ Opponents over Benoit Saint-Denis

There's not many lightweights tougher (or more menacing) than Renato Moicano's next opponent Benoit Saint-Denis. It's a home game this time around for France's Saint-Denis (13-2), who enters his first main event spot at UFC Paris across from Brazili's Moicano.