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Renato Moicano MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Renato Moicano MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Renato Moicano Record

RENATO CARNEIRO

“Money Moicano”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • LIGHTWEIGHT
W-L-D 21-8-1
(T)KO 2-4
SUB 11-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Lightweight
HT / WT 5′ 11″, 155 lbs
BIRTHDATE 05/21/1989 (37)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 72.0″ (183cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE First Fight Center / American Top Team • Brasília, Brazil
NICKNAME “Money Moicano”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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UFC World Title Challenger Challenged for Undisputed Lightweight Belt at UFC 311
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Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion Interim Featherweight Titleholder at Jungle Fight 71
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11 UFC Submission Victories Elite Back-Mount Specialist with 10 Rear-Naked Choke Finishes
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1st-Degree BJJ Black Belt Black Belt Under Alex Leleco & Muay Thai Black Prajied
Renato Moicano Record
WINS21
KO/TKO
2
SUB
11
DECISION
8
LOSSES8
KO/TKO
4
SUB
2
DECISION
2
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 30 professional bouts (21-8-1).

Win Rate

21 wins · 29 decisive bouts

Loss Rate

8 losses · 29 decisive bouts

Finish Rate

13 finishes · 29 decisive bouts

KO/TKO Rate

2 KO/TKOs · 29 decisive bouts

Submission Rate

11 submissions · 29 decisive bouts

Decision Rate

8 decisions · 29 decisive bouts

RENATO MOICANO FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Tom Nolan Australia Australia
UFC Fight Night 292 – Moicano vs. Nolan
Oct / 31 / 2026
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (1:28) Oct / 31 / 2026
ROUND3
TIME1:28
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Lightweight Main Event • Moicano vs. Nolan
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Tom Nolan
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Tom Nolan Record at Bout (Opponent)11-1-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout21-7-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$144,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -130 (Favorite) vs Tom Nolan: +110 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano controlled round one and dominant portions of round two with back control and a body triangle. However, referee Dan Miragliotta called a controversial stand-up for inactivity. Nolan capitalized on the feet, landing a knee and head kick before dropping Moicano and finishing him with punches and elbows in the third round.
WIN
Chris Duncan United Kingdom Scotland
UFC Fight Night 272 – Moicano vs. Duncan
Apr / 04 / 2026
Submission
Rnd 2 (3:14) Apr / 04 / 2026
ROUND2
TIME3:14
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Event • Moicano vs. Duncan
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Chris Duncan
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Chris Duncan Record at Bout (Opponent)12-3-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout20-7-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$200,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -220 (Favorite) vs Chris Duncan: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Headlining the Apex, Moicano absorbed early pressure before timing a clean reactive takedown in the second round. He transitioned smoothly onto Duncan’s back and locked in a painful face crank to force the tap at 3:14.
LOSS
Beneil Dariush United States United States
UFC 317 – Topuria vs. Oliveira
Jun / 28 / 2025
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 28 / 2025
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Lightweight Contender Bout • Dariush vs. Moicano
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Beneil Dariush
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Beneil Dariush Record at Bout (Opponent)22-6-1
Renato Moicano Record at Bout20-6-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$175,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -113 (Favorite) vs Beneil Dariush: +136 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith Derek Cleary: 28-29 Sal D’Amato: 28-29 Chris Lee: 28-29
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level grappling and striking chess match. Dariush established control in rounds two and three through well-timed takedowns and top control, earning a unanimous 29-28 decision on all judges’ cards.
LOSS
Islam Makhachev Title Fight Russia Russia
UFC 311 – Makhachev vs. Moicano
Jan / 18 / 2025
Submission
Rnd 1 (4:05) Jan / 18 / 2025
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODSubmission
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Belt UFC Lightweight Championship • Makhachev vs. Moicano
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Islam Makhachev
Fight LocationUnited States Inglewood, California, United States (Intuit Dome)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Islam Makhachev Record at Bout (Opponent)26-1-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout20-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$950,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Islam Makhachev: -440 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +350 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice for the undisputed lightweight championship, Moicano landed several probing kicks before champion Makhachev timed an upper-body trip, locked in a tight Brabo / D’Arce choke, and forced the tap at 4:05 of round one.
WIN
Benoit St. Denis France France
UFC Fight Night 243 – Moicano vs. St. Denis
Sep / 28 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (5:00) Sep / 28 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Paris Main Event • Moicano vs. Saint Denis
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Benoît Saint Denis
Fight LocationFrance Paris, France (Accor Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Benoît Saint Denis Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0 (1 NC)
Renato Moicano Record at Bout19-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$250,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Benoît Saint Denis: -260 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano grounded the hometown favorite early in round one and battered him with punishing elbows from top control, causing heavy swelling and multiple lacerations. Following round two, the cageside physician deemed Saint Denis unfit to continue due to impaired vision.
WIN
Jalin Turner United States United States
UFC 300 – Pereira vs. Hill
Apr / 13 / 2024
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (4:11) Apr / 13 / 2024
ROUND2
TIME4:11
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 300 Featured Lightweight Bout • Moicano vs. Turner
Historic Card Showcase
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Jalin Turner
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155½ lbs
Jalin Turner Record at Bout (Opponent)14-7-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout18-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$180,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jalin Turner: -240 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After being dropped hard in the final seconds of round one, Moicano demonstrated incredible grit by taking Turner down in round two, securing full mount, and pounding away with elbows and punches to earn a dramatic comeback TKO stoppage.
WIN
Drew Dober United States United States
UFC Fight Night 235 – Dolidze vs. Imavov
Feb / 03 / 2024
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 03 / 2024
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Co-Main Event • Moicano vs. Dober
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Drew Dober
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Drew Dober Record at Bout (Opponent)27-12-0 (1 NC)
Renato Moicano Record at Bout17-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$150,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Drew Dober: -145 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +120 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mark Smith Derek Cleary: 29-28 Sal D’Amato: 29-28 Chris Lee: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano survived Dober’s explosive punching power early to secure multiple crucial takedowns across all three rounds, landing slicing ground elbows to claim a 29-28 unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Brad Riddell New Zealand New Zealand
UFC 281 – Adesanya vs. Pereira
Nov / 12 / 2022
Submission
Rnd 1 (3:20) Nov / 12 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME3:20
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 281 Featured Preliminary Bout • Moicano vs. Riddell
Prelims Headliner
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Brad Riddell
Fight LocationUnited States New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 155½ lbs
Brad Riddell Record at Bout (Opponent)10-3-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout16-5-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$120,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brad Riddell: -115 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: -105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Dan Miragliotta
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano used his crisp boxing jab to set up an explosive double-leg takedown, seamlessly transitioning to take Riddell’s back and locking up a rear-naked choke for a first-round submission at Madison Square Garden.
LOSS
Rafael dos Anjos Brazil Brazil
UFC 272 – Covington vs. Masvidal
Mar / 05 / 2022
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00) Mar / 05 / 2022
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Catchweight (160 lbs) Co-Main Event • Dos Anjos vs. Moicano
Co-Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Rafael dos Anjos
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup160 lbs vs 160 lbs
Rafael dos Anjos Record at Bout (Opponent)30-13-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout16-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$110,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rafael dos Anjos: -200 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +170 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard Derek Cleary: 44-50 Sal D’Amato: 45-49 Chris Lee: 44-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on four days’ notice to headline a 5-round co-main event, Moicano demonstrated supreme warrior spirit, absorbing heavy ground-and-pound from former champion Dos Anjos and battling back in round five to go the full 25-minute distance.
WIN
Alexander Hernandez United States United States
UFC 271 – Adesanya vs. Whittaker 2
Feb / 12 / 2022
Submission
Rnd 2 (1:23) Feb / 12 / 2022
ROUND2
TIME1:23
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC 271 Preliminary Card Headliner • Moicano vs. Hernandez
Prelims Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Alexander Hernandez
Fight LocationUnited States Houston, Texas, United States (Toyota Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 156 lbs
Alexander Hernandez Record at Bout (Opponent)13-4-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout15-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$90,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -165 (Favorite) vs Alexander Hernandez: +145 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mike Beltran
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano stunned Hernandez with a sharp left hook and body-punch combination in the second round, dragging him to the mat and smoothly taking his back to lock in a rear-naked choke at 1:23.
WIN
Jai Herbert United Kingdom England
UFC Fight Night 190 – Gane vs. Volkov
Jun / 26 / 2021
Submission
Rnd 2 (4:34) Jun / 26 / 2021
ROUND2
TIME4:34
METHODSubmission
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Main Card • Moicano vs. Herbert
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Jai Herbert
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup156 lbs vs 155½ lbs
Jai Herbert Record at Bout (Opponent)10-2-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout14-4-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$80,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -230 (Favorite) vs Jai Herbert: +190 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano countered Herbert’s dynamic kickboxing with textbook wrestling, securing a takedown in round two and working meticulously to lock up a rear-naked choke finish at 4:34.
LOSS
Rafael Fiziev Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
UFC 256 – Figueiredo vs. Moreno
Dec / 12 / 2020
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:05) Dec / 12 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME4:05
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 256 Lightweight Clash • Moicano vs. Fiziev
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Rafael Fiziev
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155 lbs vs 155 lbs
Rafael Fiziev Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout14-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$75,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Rafael Fiziev: -150 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +130 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Tognoni
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Fiziev showcased explosive hand speed, culminating in a vicious multi-punch combination capped by a flush left hook that knocked Moicano out at 4:05 of round one.
WIN
Damir Hadzovic Denmark Denmark
UFC Fight Night 170 – Lee vs. Oliveira
Mar / 14 / 2020
Submission
Rnd 1 (0:44) Mar / 14 / 2020
ROUND1
TIME0:44
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Lightweight Debut • Moicano vs. Hadzovic
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Damir Hadzovic
Fight LocationBrazil Brasília, Brazil (Ginásio Nilson Nelson)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup155½ lbs vs 155 lbs
Damir Hadzovic Record at Bout (Opponent)13-5-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout13-3-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$70,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -340 (Favorite) vs Damir Hadzovic: +280 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Eduardo Herdy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Making his promotional lightweight debut in front of his home crowd in Brasília, Moicano hit a rapid-fire takedown, took Hadzovic’s back instantly, and tapped him with a rear-naked choke in just 44 seconds.
LOSS
Chan Sung Jung South Korea South Korea
UFC Fight Night 154 – Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
Jun / 22 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:58) Jun / 22 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME0:58
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Featherweight Main Event • Moicano vs. Korean Zombie
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Chan Sung Jung
Fight LocationUnited States Greenville, South Carolina, United States (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Chan Sung Jung Record at Bout (Opponent)14-5-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout13-2-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$65,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -210 (Favorite) vs Chan Sung Jung: +175 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
“The Korean Zombie” countered an early overhand right from Moicano with a counter right hook, dropping him and following up with punches on the ground to stop the fight in just 58 seconds.
LOSS
Jose Aldo Brazil Brazil
UFC Fight Night 144 – Assuncao vs. Moraes 2
Feb / 02 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:44) Feb / 02 / 2019
ROUND2
TIME0:44
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Featherweight Co-Main Event • Aldo vs. Moicano
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs José Aldo
Fight LocationBrazil Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil (Centro de Formação Olímpica)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
José Aldo Record at Bout (Opponent)27-4-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout13-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$60,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -135 (Favorite) vs José Aldo: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jerin Valel
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After a competitive opening five minutes, former longtime champion José Aldo caught Moicano with a hard left hook to the body and head early in the second round, unloading a relentless flurry against the cage to secure a TKO stoppage at 0:44.
WIN
Cub Swanson United States United States
UFC 227 – Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2
Aug / 04 / 2018
Submission POTN
Rnd 1 (4:15) Aug / 04 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:15
METHOD Submission POTN
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🥊 UFC 227 Main Card Feature • Moicano vs. Swanson
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Cub Swanson
Fight LocationUnited States Los Angeles, California, United States (Staples Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145¼ lbs
Cub Swanson Record at Bout (Opponent)25-9-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout12-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$55,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: -350 (Favorite) vs Cub Swanson: +290 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Blake Grice
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano dropped perennial contender Cub Swanson with a stiff straight jab, quickly followed him to the ground, and smoothly locked up a rear-naked choke at 4:15 of round one to claim a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus.
WIN
Calvin Kattar United States United States
UFC 223 – Khabib vs. Iaquinta
Apr / 07 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 07 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 223 Featherweight Showcase • Moicano vs. Kattar
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Calvin Kattar
Fight LocationUnited States Brooklyn, New York, United States (Barclays Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145½ lbs
Calvin Kattar Record at Bout (Opponent)18-2-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout11-1-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$40,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Renato Moicano: +100 (Underdog) vs Calvin Kattar: -110 (Favorite)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Todd Anderson Derek Cleary: 30-27 Sal D’Amato: 30-27 Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tactical leg-kick clinic. Moicano methodically battered Kattar’s lead leg with vicious outside calf kicks across three rounds, severely restricting Kattar’s mobility to sweep the decision.
LOSS
Brian Ortega United States United States
UFC 214 – Cormier vs. Jones 2
Jul / 29 / 2017
Submission FOTN
Rnd 3 (2:59) Jul / 29 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME2:59
METHOD Submission FOTN
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🥊 UFC 214 Undefeated Contender Clash • Moicano vs. Ortega
Fight of the Night
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Brian Ortega
Fight LocationUnited States Anaheim, California, United States (Honda Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Brian Ortega Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0 (1 NC)
Renato Moicano Record at Bout11-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$26,000 USD (+$50k Bonus)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brian Ortega: -140 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +120 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced, thrilling war that earned Fight of the Night honors. Moicano out-struck Ortega through two frames before shooting for a takedown midway through round three, walking directly into Ortega’s signature guillotine choke at 2:59.
WIN
Jeremy Stephens United States United States
UFC on Fox 24 – Johnson vs. Reis
Apr / 15 / 2017
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Apr / 15 / 2017
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC on FOX Main Card • Moicano vs. Stephens
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Jeremy Stephens
Fight LocationUnited States Kansas City, Missouri, United States (Sprint Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Jeremy Stephens Record at Bout (Opponent)25-13-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout10-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$32,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Jeremy Stephens: -165 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mike England Michael Bell: 29-28 Henry Gueary: 28-29 Greg Kleynjans: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano demonstrated superb technical footwork and counter-striking, repeatedly frustrating Stephens’ power advances with sharp jabs and leg kicks to take a split decision.
WIN
Zubaira Tukhugov Russia Russia
UFC 198 – Werdum vs. Miocic
May / 14 / 2016
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) May / 14 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 UFC 198 Stadium Showcase • Moicano vs. Tukhugov
Prelims Feature
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Zubaira Tukhugov
Fight LocationBrazil Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil (Arena da Baixada)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Zubaira Tukhugov Record at Bout (Opponent)18-3-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout9-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$24,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Zubaira Tukhugov: -225 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +185 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Eduardo Herdy Guilherme Bravo: 29-28 Jeff Mullen: 28-29 Hallison Pontes: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing before 45,000 fans in Curitiba, Moicano survived two accidental low blows and used crisp long-range kickboxing to edge a split decision win over Tukhugov.
WIN
Tom Niinimaki Finland Finland
UFC Fight Night 58 – Machida vs. Dollaway
Dec / 20 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 2 (3:30) Dec / 20 / 2014
ROUND2
TIME3:30
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Octagon Debut • Moicano vs. Niinimäki
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Tom Niinimäki
Fight LocationBrazil Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil (Ginásio José Corrêa)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Tom Niinimäki Record at Bout (Opponent)21-7-1
Renato Moicano Record at Bout8-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$16,000 USD
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Tom Niinimäki: -260 (Favorite) vs Renato Moicano: +220 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Osiris Maia
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Accepting the UFC call-up on just ten days’ notice, Moicano introduced himself in style by taking Niinimäki down and choking him out with a clean rear-naked choke at 3:30 of the second round.
WIN
Ismael Bonfim Title Fight Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 71 – Sao Paulo
Jul / 19 / 2014
Submission
Rnd 1 (2:59) Jul / 19 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME2:59
METHODSubmission
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Belt Interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship • Moicano vs. Bonfim
Captured Interim Title
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Ismael Bonfim
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Clube Atlético Ypiranga)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Ismael Bonfim Record at Bout (Opponent)8-2-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout7-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$5,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Alessandro Souza
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano captured the Jungle Fight interim featherweight belt by dragging Bonfim to the canvas and finishing him with a rear-naked choke at 2:59 of round one.
WIN
Nilson Pereira Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 55 – Rio de Janeiro
Jul / 20 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 20 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Jungle Fight 55 Contender Bout • Moicano vs. Pereira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Nilson Pereira
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (General Severiano)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Nilson Pereira Record at Bout (Opponent)14-6-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout6-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Douglas Aires
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano controlled all three rounds with superior grappling control and sharp distance striking to earn a dominant unanimous decision.
WIN
Mauro Chaulet Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 50 – Novo Hamburgo
Apr / 06 / 2013
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:53) Apr / 06 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME2:53
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Jungle Fight 50 • Moicano vs. Chaulet
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Mauro Chaulet
Fight LocationBrazil Novo Hamburgo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil (Sociedade Ginástica)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Mauro Chaulet Record at Bout (Opponent)9-3-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout5-0-1
Est. Fighter Purse~$3,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Douglas Aires
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano dragged Chaulet to the canvas, methodically took his back, and secured a rear-naked choke at 2:53 of the second frame.
DRAW
Felipe Froes Brazil Brazil
Shooto Brazil 36 – Brasilia
Nov / 23 / 2012
Draw
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 23 / 2012
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDraw
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🥊 Shooto Brazil 36 Feature • Moicano vs. Froes
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Felipe Froes
Fight LocationBrazil Brasília, Federal District, Brazil (Clube do Exército)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Felipe Froes Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout5-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,500 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A grueling 15-minute contest between two undefeated prospects in Brasília resulted in a hard-fought majority draw.
WIN
Iliarde Santos Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 29 – Espirito Santo
Jun / 25 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jun / 25 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Jungle Fight 29 • Moicano vs. Santos
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Iliarde Santos
Fight LocationBrazil Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil (Ginásio do Tartarugão)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Iliarde Santos Record at Bout (Opponent)24-5-1
Renato Moicano Record at Bout4-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$2,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Paulo Borracha
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Scoring a major career upset, Moicano out-grappled and out-struck highly experienced veteran Iliarde Santos to earn a unanimous decision.
WIN
Joao Luiz Nogueira Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 25 – Espirito Santo
Feb / 19 / 2011
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 19 / 2011
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Jungle Fight 25 • Moicano vs. Nogueira
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs João Luiz Nogueira
Fight LocationBrazil Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil (Ginásio Tartarugão)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
João Luiz Nogueira Record at Bout (Opponent)11-2-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout3-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,500 USD
Officials
Ref: Douglas Aires
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano controlled range with sharp straight combinations and scored timely takedowns to defeat Nogueira via unanimous decision.
WIN
Eduardo Felipe Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 24 – Rio de Janeiro
Dec / 18 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 2 (2:49) Dec / 18 / 2010
ROUND2
TIME2:49
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Jungle Fight 24 • Moicano vs. Felipe
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Eduardo Felipe
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (General Severiano)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Eduardo Felipe Record at Bout (Opponent)3-1-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout2-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Muzio de Angelis
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano grounded Felipe early in round two, quickly took his back, and secured a rear-naked choke submission at 2:49.
WIN
Joao Paulo Rodrigues de Souza Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 21 – Natal
Jul / 31 / 2010
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 31 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Jungle Fight 21 • Moicano vs. Rodrigues
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs João Paulo Rodrigues de Souza
Fight LocationBrazil Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil (Ginásio Machadinho)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
João Paulo Rodrigues Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Renato Moicano Record at Bout1-0-0
Est. Fighter Purse~$1,000 USD
Officials
Ref: Carlos Barreto
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Moicano controlled top position and landed grounded strikes across three rounds to take a unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Alexandre Almeida Brazil Brazil
Jungle Fight 18 – Sao Paulo
Mar / 20 / 2010
Submission
Rnd 3 (1:56) Mar / 20 / 2010
ROUND3
TIME1:56
METHODSubmission
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Moicano vs. Almeida
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupRenato Moicano vs Alexandre Almeida
Fight LocationBrazil São Paulo, Brazil (Pacaembu Gymnasium)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Alexandre Almeida Record at Bout (Opponent)4-0-0
Renato Moicano Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Est. Fighter Purse~$800 USD
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional debut, Moicano submitted future WSOF champion Alexandre Almeida via rear-naked choke at 1:56 of the third round.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Renato Moicano’s Next Fight?

Renato Moicano has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Renato Moicano’s record?

Renato Moicano’s professional MMA record is 21-8-1.

Who Is Renato Moicano’s Next Opponent?

Renato Moicano’s next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Renato Moicano fight last?

Renato Moicano most recently fought Tom Nolan at UFC Fight Night 292 – Moicano vs. Nolan on Saturday, October 31, 2026, LOSS (KO/TKO).

What weight class does Renato Moicano fight in?

Renato Moicano fights at Lightweight and weighs 155 lbs (70.31 kg).

Is Renato Moicano ranked in the UFC?

Renato Moicano is a top-ranked UFC Lightweight contender and former UFC Lightweight title challenger.

How many knockouts does Renato Moicano have?

Renato Moicano has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 11 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Renato Moicano won?

Renato Moicano has won 2 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night and 1× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Renato Moicano?

Renato Moicano is 5’11” (180.34 cm) tall.

Who is Renato Moicano’s manager?

Renato Moicano is affiliated with First Fight Center and American Top Team.

What is Renato Moicano’s nickname?

Renato Moicano’s nickname is “Money Moicano”.

How old is Renato Moicano?

Renato Moicano is 37 years old, born on May 21, 1989.

How many submission wins does Renato Moicano have?

Renato Moicano has 11 submission wins in his professional MMA career (10 rear-naked chokes, 1 face crank).

What is Renato Moicano’s nationality?

Renato Moicano is Brazilian. He was born in Brasília, Federal District, Brazil, and represents Brazil in professional competition.

How many losses does Renato Moicano have?

Renato Moicano has 8 losses in his professional MMA career (4 by KO/TKO, 2 by submission, and 2 by decision).

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