UFC Paris: Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis: Main card, start time, main event walkouts, and more

Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis is set to headline the upcoming UFC Paris (UFC Fight Night 243) card in Paris, France. The action will take place on Sept. 28 at the Accor Arena in the French capital, marking the promotion's third visit to the country since 2023.

'Money', who is ranked No.11 in the lightweight rankings, will be hoping to continue his fine run in the octagon, having picked up three consecutive wins since 2022. For Saint Denis, the No.12 ranked Frenchman will be hoping to bounce-back from his KO defeat to Dustin Poirier back in March, having previously picked up five finishes in a row before facing 'The Diamond'.

With the event taking place in France, a majortity of the fighters on the card will be looking to make a statement in front of their home fans.

In the co-main event, featherweights William Gomis and Joanderson Brito will throw down, with Kevin Jousset and Bryan Battle stepping out just before them.

Elsewhere, Nassourdine Imavov and Brendan Allen will fight it out to push up the middleweight rankings and Morgan Charrière takes on Gabriel Miranda. The other opening bout on the main card will be between Farès Ziam and Matt Frevola.

The action will kick off at 12 PM ET (5 PM BST), with the main card expected to start at 3 PM ET (8 PM BST). The main event walkouts are then scheduled to begin around 5 PM ET (10 PM BST).

For fans interested in streaming UFC Paris, it will be available through an ESPN+ Subscription or through TNT Sports for viewers in the UK.

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Renato Moicano expecting "dangerous" fight against Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris

Ahead of his bout at UFC Paris later this month, Renato Moicano has discussed his upcoming clash against Benoit Saint Denis.

Moicano heads into the bout on fine form, having on his last three bouts in a row. His most recent victory, a TKO win over Jalin Turner at UFC 300, also saw the Brazilian gain a plethora of news fans, as he essentially came back from the dead to finish Turner, having been dropped in the first round.

Speaking to Sherdog about the fight, Moicano admitted he doesn't believe 'God of War' will be his toughest test yet in the octagon, but has reaffirmed how seriously he is taking the fight and his preparations. He said:

"I think Saint Denis has decent striking but I don't think he's the best striker I've ever faced. Jalin Turner was a better striker than him. But I think he's aggressive and he's good at mixing things up...He's more well rounded than most fighters and that's what makes him dangerous."

Check out Moicano's comments regarding UFC Paris here (2:20):