Renato Moicano - News & Rumors - UFC

Set to face Chris Duncan Moicano will take on Chris Duncan in a lightweight bout at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Moicano was originally scheduled to face Brian Ortega at UFC 326 on March 7, but instead, he'll face Duncan on April 4. Moicano is coming off two straight losses, against Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush, after winning five in a row.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to fight Ortega Moicano will fight Brian Ortega at UFC 326 on March 7, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact After accumulating a five-fight winning streak, Moicano has now dropped back-to-back fights against Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush. Moicano will now have a chance to get back in the win column against Ortega, who has won just one of his last five bouts.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"That's the hole they were trying to put me in" - Renato Moicano reacts to Charles Oliveira defeating Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio Charles Oliveira's dominant submission win over Mateusz Gamrot at UFC Rio seems to have impressed Renato Moicano.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Renato Moicano shares bold prediction for potential Ilia Topuria vs. Islam Makhachev fight: "If he does that, he will be the greatest of all time" One of the biggest what-ifs in the minds of MMA fans is what would happen in a fight between Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev.

JULY 12, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ilia Topuria makes case for being UFC's pound-for-pound best with first-round KO of Charles Oliveira

Ilia Topuria continued his ascension up the pound-for-pound ladder with a major statement via a vicious first-round knockout of Charles Oliveira to win the vacant lightweight champ...

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Beneil Dariush has one desire after beating Moicano: 'It's to be champion' UFC 317 winner Beneil Dariush spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters post-fight after his unanimous decision victory over Renato Moicano in Las V...

JUNE 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Drops decision to Beneil Dariush Moicano lost to Beneil Dariush via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC 317 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Moicano wasn't the least bit competitive in a late-notice 155-pound championship fight against Islam Makhachev in January. That's fine. But this bout, which went off as about a pick 'em, felt like one he had to have and he didn't show much. Moicano was responsible for the biggest singular moment of the fight with a late Round 1 knockdown, but other than that, he struggled. He ate far too many low kicks and Dariush dominated virtually all the grappling exchanges between the two. Toss in some questionable fight IQ and bad cardio and you're looking at a second straight defeat. Already 36 years old, Moicano's four-fight winning streak from November 2022 to September 2024 feels like his high point with the company.

JUNE 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano prediction, pick, start time for UFC 317 Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano will mix it up this time at UFC 317 after their fight fell apart at UFC 311. How long will it last?

JUNE 28, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Renato Moicano wants to 'kill' Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 rather than batter him Well, that escalated quickly – and hilariously, thanks to Renato Moicano at UFC 317 media day.

JUNE 26, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Beneil Dariush 'extremely disappointed' Islam Makhachev moved to welterweight | UFC 317 UFC 317 fighter Beneil Dariush spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his featured bout vs. Renato Moicano on Saturday in Las Ve...

JUNE 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Renato Moicano wants another title shot, sadly predicts Ilia Topuria to win belt UFC 317 fighter Renato Moicano spoke to MMA Junkie and reporters at media day for his featured bout vs. Beneil Dariush on Saturday in Las Ve...

JUNE 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Who should Tom Aspinall fight next if not Jon Jones? Renato Moicano has a name in mind Renato Moicano recently weighed in on the much-anticipated heavyweight clash between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall.

MAY 22, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Will face Dariush Moicano will fight Beneil Dariush at UFC 317 on June 28 in a lightweight bout, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Moicano was expected to face Dariush at UFC 311 in January, but the Brazilian filled in for Arman Tsarukyan in the main card of that event against Islam Makhachev. This fight was bound to be rescheduled, and now fans will get their wish granted for UFC 317. Moicano was dominated easily by Makhachev in his last fight, but he'll aim to bounce back here since Dariush has lost his previous two bouts.

MAY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano rebooked for UFC 317 A pivotal lightweight fight initially scheduled for UFC 311 reappears on the UFC 317 fight card.

MAY 13, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Islam Makhachev's mindset for potential Ilia Topuria clash stands apart from Jon Jones–Tom Aspinall saga, says analyst Islam Makhachev last entered the octagon in January as he defeated Renato Moicano via first-round submission at UFC 311 to defend his lightw...

APRIL 24, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Jalin Turner reflects on backlash after Bobby Green KO, reveals moment of clarity at UFC 300 against Renato Moicano Jalin Turner made his return to the octagon earlier this month after nearly a full year of inactivity, suffering a first-round submission lo...

MARCH 18, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Renato Moicano Declares Love For America, Constitution, First Amendment & Guns After knocking out Jalin Turner at UFC 300 on Saturday night (his third-consecutive win), Renato Moicano grabbed the mic for an epic victory...

APRIL 14, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Renato Moicano vs. Jalin Turner completes lineup for historic UFC 300 event UFC CEO Dana White promised one more fight was coming for UFC 300, and now it’s official with Renato Moicano vs. Jalin Turner.

MARCH 10, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Renato Moicano: Alexander Volkanovski 'is going to put on a masterclass' against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 Renato Moicano likes the way Alexander Volkanovski has carried himself ahead of UFC 298.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

Renato Moicano: Alexander Volkanovski 'is going to put on a masterclass' against Ilia Topuria at UFC 298 Renato Moicano likes the way Alexander Volkanovski has carried himself ahead of UFC 298.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Renato Moicano wants Beneil Dariush in Brazil if UFC 'doesn't have the balls' to book Paddy Pimblett Renato Moicano sounded off on Paddy Pimblett and Beneil Dariush while on commentary at CFFC 129.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Renato Moicano gives honest assessment of Paddy Pimblett: 'I can beat this motherf*cker' Not only does Renato Moicano believe he would beat Paddy Pimblett, he says he’d finish him in the first round.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Drew Dober opens up on UFC Fight Night 235 loss to Renato Moicano: 'In a game of inches, I made mistakes' Perhaps one bad decision cost Drew Dober the fight against Renato Moicano at UFC Fight Night 235.

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 • SUNHERALD.COM

5 biggest takeaways from UFC Fight Night 235: Is Renato Moicano's gimmick working? Analysis of the biggest storylines coming out of UFC Fight Night 235, from Renato Moicano to Molly McCann to Themba Gorimbo.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Renato Moicano says he's superior striker to KO king Drew Dober entering UFC Fight Night 235 Renato Moicano is not afraid to strike with Drew Dober, who has the most knockout wins in lightweight history, at UFC Fight Night 235.

JANUARY 31, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

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