UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
France
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R2, 5:00
R3, 5:00
United States
Senegal
R3, 5:00
R2, 3:47
Performance of the Night
R2, 0:27
Performance of the Night
R3, 2:59
Performance of the Night
Prelims • Final
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Croatia
R3, 5:00
South Korea
Slovakia
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Argentina
R1, 3:52
Russia
Spain
R3, 5:00
Mexico
Portugal
R3, 5:00
Scotland
R1, 3:34
Performance of the Night
Belgium
Official Event Results
$50k POTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded for this event.
Performance of the Night: Bryan Battle, Morgan Charrière, Farès Ziam, and Chris Duncan each received $50,000 for their dramatic knockout and submission finishes.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $125,000 | $125,000 | — | $250,000 | |
| LOSS | $100,000 | — | — | $100,000 | |
| WIN | $85,000 | $85,000 | — | $170,000 | |
| LOSS | $80,000 | — | — | $80,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $42,000 | — | — | $42,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $50,000 | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $24,000 | — | — | $24,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $35,000 | $35,000 | $50,000 | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $50,000 | — | — | $50,000 | |
| WIN | $65,000 | $65,000 | — | $130,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $42,000 | $42,000 | — | $84,000 | |
| LOSS | $28,000 | — | — | $28,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $28,800 | $36,000 | — | $64,800 | |
| LOSS | $23,200 | — | — | $23,200 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $22,000 | — | — | $22,000 | |
| WIN | $18,000 | $18,000 | — | $36,000 | |
| LOSS | $16,000 | — | — | $16,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses are compiled from disclosed international commission figures and verified industry reports. Ailín Pérez weighed in at 136.5 pounds (0.5 lbs over the bantamweight non-title limit) and forfeited 20% of her purse ($7,200) to Darya Zheleznyakova. Official post-fight Performance of the Night winners each received $50,000 bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis established a record-setting $4,000,000 (€3.6M) live gate with 15,449 spectators inside Paris’ Accor Arena.
Renato Moicano notched his sixth victory in his last seven lightweight appearances, dominating Benoît Saint Denis on the canvas to force an end-of-round doctor stoppage.
Moicano amassed 7 minutes and 53 seconds of control time while landing 46 significant head strikes, producing an overwhelming 10-8 opening frame that closed Saint Denis’ right eye.
Farès Ziam delivered a consensus Knockout of the Year contender, rendering veteran Matt Frevola unconscious with a devastating collar-tie knee at 2:59 of Round 3.
Morgan Charrière needed only 27 seconds of the second frame to knock out Gabriel Miranda with a single counter hook, earning Performance of the Night honors.
Scotland’s Chris Duncan locked up an arm-in guillotine choke from the clinch, choking Bolaji Oki unconscious at 3:34 of Round 1 in his lightweight showcase.
Local French talent achieved a combined 6-3 record across the card, led by triumphs from Imavov, Charrière, Ziam, Sy, Lapilus, and Gomis.
Nassourdine Imavov capped a perfect 3-0 calendar campaign in 2024 by defeating top contender Brendan Allen via unanimous decision in the co-main event.
Slovak standout Ľudovít Klein extended his unbeaten UFC streak to six consecutive bouts (5-0-1), sweeping Roosevelt Roberts on all judges’ scorecards.
Ailín Pérez captured her fourth straight promotional victory, locking in an arm-triangle choke over Darya Zheleznyakova at 3:52 of the opening round.
Bryan Battle connected on 97 significant strikes in under two rounds before stopping Paris representative Kevin Jousset at 3:47 of Round 2.
With no Fight of the Night awarded, four individual finishes—Battle, Charrière, Ziam, and Duncan—were awarded $50,000 Performance of the Night honors.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis take place?
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis took place on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France.
Who won the main event between Renato Moicano and Benoît Saint Denis?
Renato Moicano defeated Benoît Saint Denis via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of Round 2 after severe swelling completely shut Saint Denis’ right eye.
Who won the co-main event between Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen?
Nassourdine Imavov defeated Brendan Allen via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight title eliminator.
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis?
Four fighters received $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Bryan Battle, Morgan Charrière, Farès Ziam, and Chris Duncan. No Fight of the Night was awarded.
How did Farès Ziam knock out Matt Frevola?
Farès Ziam secured a dramatic walk-off knockout with a clean knee to the chin at 2:59 of Round 3, earning his first UFC Performance of the Night bonus.
What was the live gate and attendance for UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis?
The event drew a sellout crowd of 15,449 fans, producing a gate of $4,000,000 (€3.6 million) at the Accor Arena in Paris.
Did any fighters miss weight at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis?
Ailín Pérez weighed in at 136.5 pounds (0.5 lbs over the bantamweight limit). Her bout proceeded at catchweight, and she surrendered 20% of her purse to Darya Zheleznyakova.
How did Bryan Battle defeat Kevin Jousset?
Bryan Battle outstruck Kevin Jousset by landing 97 significant strikes before referee Marc Goddard intervened for a standing TKO at 3:47 of Round 2.
How did French fighters fare overall on the Paris card?
French athletes finished with a 6-3 record on the evening, highlighted by stoppage victories from Morgan Charrière and Farès Ziam, along with decision wins for Nassourdine Imavov, Oumar Sy, Taylor Lapilus, and William Gomis.
Who were the commentators and announcer for the event?
The broadcast desk was manned by John Gooden, Paul Felder, and Michael Bisping, with Joe Martinez introducing the fighters as the official cage announcer.
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