Renato Moicano reacts after fan points out 'Money' allegedly never having attempted a submission since 2022

Renato Moicano (pictured) responds to a fan pointing out his lack of submissions in recent fights [Photo Courtesy @renato_moicano_ufc on Instagram]
Renato Moicano responds to a fan pointing out his lack of submissions in recent fights [Photo Courtesy @renato_moicano_ufc on Instagram]

Renato Moicano does not appreciate fans pointing out a recent flaw in his approach.

Moicano, who has become an internet sensation in recent years, released a video on his YouTube channel breaking down UFC Vegas 91. In his predictions, Moicano revealed that Rani Yahya is his former Brazilian jiu-jitsu coach, prompting a fan to comment criticism of his fight style.

View Renato Moicano's UFC Vegas 91 breakdown from YouTube below:

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The fan pointed out that Moicano has not attempted a submission in the UFC in his last two fights, writing:

"Yahya was your BJJ coach?!?! Wow, he must be embarrassed Renato since you haven't even attempted a submission in a UFC fight since 2022"
Fan criticizing Renato Moicano [via Money Moicano on YouTube]
Fan criticizing Renato Moicano [via Money Moicano on YouTube]

Moicano was last credited with a submission attempt at UFC 281 in November 2022 against Brad Riddell. 'Money Moicano' did not fight in 2023 and has since competed twice in 2024, beating both Drew Dober and Jalin Turner without looking for a choke.

Moicano interacted with the fan by responding to the stat, countering with:

"Man I hate you 😂😂😂😂😂"
Renato Moicano responding to fan criticism [via Money Moicano on YouTube]
Renato Moicano responding to fan criticism [via Money Moicano on YouTube]

Although Moicano has not attempted to end a fight by submission in over a year, the Brazilian won his last fight against Turner by TKO in the second round.


How many submissions does Renato Moicano have?

As a Brazilian fighter who trains out of American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Florida, Renato Moicano is known for being one of the best grapplers in the lightweight division. As a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, Moicano's preferred method of victory has been submission, winning ten fights via tap-outs.

Since signing with the UFC in 2014 as a featherweight, Moicano has submitted six opponents in the octagon. 'Money' debuted with the promotion by submitting Tom Niinimaki and last tapped out Brad Riddell at UFC 281.

Moicano's submission of Riddell at UFC 281 was the beginning of his alter-ego, 'Money Moicano,' as his post-fight interview with Joe Rogan would go viral on social media.

By picking up his most recent win over Jalin Turner by ground-and-pound TKO, Moicano won his first career fight by knockout.

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