- Renato Moicano is a ranked UFC lightweight contender.
- Moicano holds an MMA record of 20 wins, seven losses, and one draw.
- Moicano is fresh off a unanimous decision loss to Beneil Dariush on June 28 at UFC 317 in Las Vegas.
Brazilian MMA star Renato Moicano carved out a name for himself with his sleek submission maneuvers that earned him a spot in the UFC’s stacked lightweight division. Aside from his skills inside the octagon, his mic skills and colorful personality made him a fan favorite.
He tried to defy the MMA odds when he accepted the short-notice championship match against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311, but he still lost by submission in the first round and succumbed to the former lightweight king’s grappling prowess.
See Moicano’s next fight details, his next confirmed opponent, and his return date below.
When Is Renato Moicano’s Next Fight?
There’s no confirmed next opponent for Moicano, but he’s coming off a unanimous decision defeat to fellow ranked lightweight contender Beneil Dariush on June 28 at UFC 317 inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
It was the second straight setback for Moicano, after that submission loss to Makhachev earlier this year.
Renato Moicano’s MMA Record and Statistics
- MMA record: 20-7-1
- Wins by TKO/KO: 2
- Wins by decision: 8
- Striking accuracy: 49%
- Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.36
- Significant strikes absorbed: 3.55
- Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.82
- Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.55
- Significant strikes defense: 61%
- Takedown defense: 44%
- Knockdown average: 0.09
- Average fight time: 9:09
Renato Moicano’s Notable Wins
Moicano’s most notable victories in the UFC were against Jeremy Stephens, Calvin Kattar, Cub Swanson, Jai Herbert, Brad Riddell, Drew Dober, Jalin Turner, and Benoit Saint Denis.
Renato Moicano’s UFC Earnings
Moicano’s estimated UFC earnings are over $900,000, which includes all his base pay and win bonuses throughout his career in the UFC.
Renato Moicano’s Team and Corner
Moicano is part of the famed American Top Team in Florida, which is coached by Mike Brown, Conan Silveira, King Mo Lawal, and Anderson Franca.
Other UFC stars who are also part of American Top Team and are teammates with Moicano are Dustin Poirier, Santiago Ponzinibbio, Mateusz Gamrot, and Kayla Harrison.
