
Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano was supposed to be an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized and produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 18, 2025. However, the lightweight bout got canceled as Renato Moicano had to step up against Islam Makhachev for the UFC gold on short notice. Beneil Dariush's next fight is yet to be confirmed by the UFC.
Beneil Dariush is coming off a first-round knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan which took place on December 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas, United States. Moreover, the No.9 ranked lightweight had previously lost to Charles Oliveira via another first-round TKO. Hence, Dariush is on a two-fight loss streak, as of January 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Renato Moicano is coming off a second-round TKO win against Benoit Saint-Denis in his last fight at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis on September 28, 2024, in Paris France. In addition, the 35-year-old Brazilian fighter is already on a four-fight win streak, as of January 18, 2025.
You can read about Islam Makhachev vs. Renato Moicano's head-to-head record, here.
Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano' tale of the tape
As per UFC's official website, the following is the head-to-head record between Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano.
Stats | Beneil Dariush | Renato Moicano |
MMA record | 22-6-1 | 20-5-1 |
Age | 35 years old | 35 years old |
Country | USA | Brazil |
Reach | 72 in | 72 in |
Height | 5 feet 10 inches | 5 feet 11 inches |
Leg reach | 40.5 in | 42.5 in |
Takedown accuracy | 34% | 44% |
Takedown defense | 80% | 72% |
Last fight | Loss | Win |
Win streak | - | 4 |
UFC ranking | No.9 ranked UFC lightweight | No.10 ranked UFC lightweight |
UFC debut | 2014 | 2014 |
MMA debut | 2009 | 2010 |
*Last updated on January 18, 2025.
FAQs on Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano
A. Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano is an upcoming mixed martial arts event organized and produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship on January 18, 2025.
A. The lightweight bout will be featured in the main card of UFC 311.
A. Renato Moicano is on a four-fight win streak, as of January 1, 2025.
A. Beneil Dariush is 35 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Renato Moicano is a Brazilian fighter.