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Renato Moicano: Athlete Profile

Everything you need to know about mixed martial artist and UFC Lightweight star Renato Moicano.

Renato Moicano Record

Renato Moicano is 21-7-1 and currently the number 12 spot in the UFC Lightweight rankings.

Renato Moicano most recently faced Chris Duncan in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan on Saturday, April 4th at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas United States.

Moicano finally found himself back in the win column after defeating Chris Duncan via submission in the second-round.

Losing streak

After a stellar 2024, last year was a rough one for Moicano.

The Brazilian started the year with a late notice title opportunity against Islam Makhachev.

Challenger Arman Tsarukyan was forced to pull out of the main event with Moicano boosted from his slot on the main card at less than 24 hours notice.

The 36-year-old was submitted by choke in the first round.

Moicano then returned in June to face fellow veteran Beneil Dariush, but was defeated by unanimous decision.

The year of Money Moicano

After 14 months out through injury, Moicano enjoyed a stunning 2024 with three wins inside the calendar year.

Adopting the moniker “Money Moicano”, the Brazilian returned by outpointing Drew Dober early in the year, before stopping both Jalin Turner and Benoit Saint Denis in devastating fashion.

Almost finished by Turner at the end of round one of their UFC 300 bout, Moicano dramatically turned the tide on the American with a ground and pound finish in the second.

However, it was the demolition of feared contender Saint Denis that was most impressive, dominating the Frenchman on his home turf in Paris with the doctor stopping the fight due to a nasty eye injury.

Featherweight era

Moicano joined the UFC in 2014 as a featherweight and had a 5-3 run in the 145lb division before moving up in weight.

Jeremy Stephens, Calvin Kattar and Cub Swanson were his best wins, while his run ended with back-to-back 2019 defeats to Jose Aldo and Chan Sung Jung.

Moicano moved up to Lightweight in 2020 with a first-round submission of Damir Hadzovic and is currently 7-4 at 155lbs.

Fighting style

Moicano is an elite grappler with a highly technical approach and clean boxing.

A Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, the 36-year-old has six wins in the UFC by submission, all via rear-naked-choke.

Renato Moicano Age

Moicano was born on May 21, 1989 and he is 37 years old.

Renato Moicano Height

Renato Moicano is 5'11" (181cm).

Renato Moicano Weight

Renato Moicano competes in the lightweight division, and he weighs 155 pounds.

Renato Moicano Net Worth 

It is estimated that Moicano has a net worth of $2m.

When does Renato Moicano fight next?

Renato Moicano is set to fight Tom Nolan at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Nolan in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

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