The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) brought its Fight Night back to Vegas on February 3, 2024. The fight card consisted of exciting bouts in the main as well as the preliminary card. Renato Moicano and Drew Dober are featured in the co-main event of the event in a lightweight showdown. Moicano emerged victorious via a unanimous decision.
Renato Moicano is a prominent face in the world of professional mixed martial arts, having a career that dates back to 2013. He has competed in multiple weight classes as a professional mixed martial artist and has been a part of several fight promotions before venturing into the coveted UFC.
Renato Moicano made his professional mixed martial arts debut in 2013 against Alexandre Almeida at Jungle Fight 18 and won by third-round submission to start his career. He marched on with an undefeated record to the UFC and made his debut in the promotion in 2014. He locked horns with Tom Niniimaki at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway on December 20, 2014. Moicano won the fight by second-round submission. He is currently ranked as the No. 13 fighter in the UFC’s lightweight rankings.
Renato Moicano’s opponent, Drew Dober, is an equally famous and well-known professional artist in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a veteran of forty professional bouts and has almost a fifteen-year-old professional career. Dober made his professional debut in 2009 against Frank Carabello at VFC: Throwdown and won the fight in the second round via TKO.
Drew Dober first fought in the UFC by appearing in a match against Sean Spencer at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate. He lost the fight by a unanimous decision. He gradually found his footing in the promotion and is currently ranked as the No. 15 lightweight fighter in the UFC.
Renato Moicano vs. Drew Dober Stats
| Stats | Renato Moicano | Drew Dober |
| Record | 18-5 (1) (0 KOs) | 27-13-1 (14 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 34 | 35 |
| Height | 1.81m | 1.73m |
| Division(s) | Lightweight | Lightweight |
| Reach | 72” | 70” |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| Professional Debut | 2010 | 2009 |
Renato Moicano Record
Renato Moicano has a record of 18 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw to his name.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Win | 18–5–1 | Drew Dober | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov | February 3, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 17–5–1 | Brad Riddell | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 281 | November 13, 2022 | 1 | 3:20 | New York City, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 16–5–1 | Rafael dos Anjos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 272 | March 5, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (160 lb) bout. |
| Win | 16–4–1 | Alexander Hernandez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 271 | February 12, 2022 | 2 | 1:23 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 15–4–1 | Jai Herbert | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov | June 26, 2021 | 2 | 4:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 14–4–1 | Rafael Fiziev | KO (punches) | UFC 256 | December 12, 2020 | 1 | 4:05 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Damir Hadžović | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira | March 14, 2020 | 1 | 0:44 | Brasília, Brazil | Lightweight debut. |
| Loss | 13–3–1 | Jung Chan-sung | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 1 | 0:58 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 13–2–1 | José Aldo | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2 | February 2, 2019 | 2 | 0:44 | Fortaleza, Brazil | |
| Win | 13–1–1 | Cub Swanson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 227 | August 4, 2018 | 1 | 4:15 | Los Angeles, California, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 12–1–1 | Calvin Kattar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 223 | April 7, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
| Loss | 11–1–1 | Brian Ortega | Submission (guillotine choke) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 3 | 2:59 | Anaheim, California, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 11–0–1 | Jeremy Stephens | Decision (split) | UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis | April 15, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 10–0–1 | Zubaira Tukhugov | Decision (split) | UFC 198 | May 14, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Curitiba, Brazil | |
| Win | 9–0–1 | Tom Niinimäki | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway | December 20, 2014 | 2 | 3:30 | Barueri, Brazil | |
| Win | 8–0–1 | Ismael Bonfim | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 71 | July 19, 2014 | 1 | 2:59 | São Paulo, Brazil | Won the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 7–0–1 | Nilson Pereira | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 55 | July 20, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 6–0–1 | Mauro Chaulet | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 50 | May 6, 2013 | 2 | 2:53 | Novo Hamburgo, Brazil | |
| Draw | 5–0–1 | Felipe Froes | Draw (majority) | Shooto Brazil 36 | November 23, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Brasília, Brazil | |
| Win | 5–0 | Iliarde Santos | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 29 | June 25, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Serra, Brazil | |
| Win | 4–0 | João Luiz Nogueira | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 25 | February 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Vila Velha, Brazil | |
| Win | 3–0 | Eduardo Felipe | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 24 | December 18, 2010 | 2 | 2:49 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | |
| Win | 2–0 | João Paulo Rodrigues | Decision (unanimous) | Jungle Fight 21 | July 31, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Natal, Brazil | |
| Win | 1–0 | Alexandre Almeida | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Jungle Fight 18 | May 20, 2010 | 3 | 1:56 | São Paulo, Brazil |
Drew Dober Record
Drew Dober has compiled a record of 27 wins, 13 losses, and 1 no-contest in his time as a professional mixed martial artist.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 27–13 (1) | Renato Moicano | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov | February 3, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 27–12 (1) | Ricky Glenn | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Dawson vs. Green | October 7, 2023 | 1 | 2:36 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Loss | 26–12 (1) | Matt Frevola | TKO (punches) | UFC 288 | May 6, 2023 | 1 | 4:08 | Newark, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 26–11 (1) | Bobby Green | KO (punch) | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Strickland | December 17, 2022 | 2 | 2:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 25–11 (1) | Rafael Alves | KO (punch to the body) | UFC 277 | July 30, 2022 | 3 | 1:30 | Dallas, Texas, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 24–11 (1) | Terrance McKinney | TKO (knee and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev | March 12, 2022 | 1 | 3:17 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 23–11 (1) | Brad Riddell | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 263 | June 12, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Glendale, Arizona, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Loss | 23–10 (1) | Islam Makhachev | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 259 | March 6, 2021 | 3 | 1:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 23–9 (1) | Alexander Hernandez | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira | May 13, 2020 | 2 | 4:25 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 22–9 (1) | Nasrat Haqparast | KO (punches) | UFC 246 | January 18, 2020 | 1 | 1:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Performance of the Night. |
| Win | 21–9 (1) | Polo Reyes | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. dos Santos | June 29, 2019 | 1 | 1:07 | Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States | |
| Loss | 20–9 (1) | Beneil Dariush | Submission (triangle armbar) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. dos Santos | March 9, 2019 | 2 | 4:41 | Wichita, Kansas, United States | |
| Win | 20–8 (1) | Jon Tuck | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick | August 25, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 19–8 (1) | Frank Camacho | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 | January 27, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | Welterweight bout. Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 18–8 (1) | Josh Burkman | KO (punch) | UFC 214 | July 29, 2017 | 1 | 3:04 | Anaheim, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–8 (1) | Olivier Aubin-Mercier | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 206 | December 10, 2016 | 2 | 2:57 | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | |
| Win | 17–7 (1) | Jason Gonzalez | KO (punches) | UFC 203 | September 10, 2016 | 1 | 1:45 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 16–7 (1) | Scott Holtzman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 195 | January 2, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 15–7 (1) | Efrain Escudero | Submission (standing guillotine choke) | UFC 188 | June 13, 2015 | 1 | 0:54 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| NC | 15–6 (1) | Leandro Silva | NC (overturned) | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. LaFlare | March 21, 2015 | 2 | 2:45 | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Submission (guillotine choke) win for Silva overturned due to referee error. |
| Win | 15–6 | Jamie Varner | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC on Fox: dos Santos vs. Miocic | December 13, 2014 | 1 | 1:52 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 14–6 | Nick Hein | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Muñoz vs. Mousasi | May 31, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Berlin, Germany | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Sean Spencer | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: Team Rousey vs. Team Tate Finale | November 30, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 14–4 | Tony Sims | Decision (split) | Fight To Win: Prize Fighting Championship 4 | October 18, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | T.J. O'Brien | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory Fighting Championship 40 | July 27, 2013 | 2 | 3:57 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 12–4 | Aaron Derrow | Decision (unanimous) | Centurion Fights | March 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Joseph, Missouri, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Sean Wilson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Disorderly Conduct 15: Resolution | January 26, 2013 | 1 | 4:58 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Roberto Rojas Jr. | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Victory Fighting Championship 38 | December 15, 2012 | 1 | 3:29 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Will Brooks | Decision (unanimous) | Disorderly Conduct 10: The Yin and The Yang | August 10, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | Catchweight (162 lb) bout. |
| Win | 9–3 | Ted Worthington | Submission (verbal) | Victory Fighting Championship 37 | April 13, 2012 | 3 | 1:36 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Jordan Johnson | TKO (punches) | Disorderly Conduct 4: Turf War | November 4, 2011 | 2 | 0:30 | Omaha, Nebraska, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Sam Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | Victory Fighting Championship 35 | July 30, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Ramiro Hernandez | KO (punches) | Victory Fighting Championship 34 | April 1, 2011 | 1 | 2:29 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Bobby Cooper | Decision (unanimous) | Titan FC 16 | January 28, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Kansas City, Kansas, United States | Catchweight (165 lb) bout. |
| Win | 5–2 | Kody Frank | TKO (punches) | Victory Fighting Championship 33 | December 11, 2010 | 2 | 3:44 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Win | 4–2 | Steve Simmons | TKO (punches) | Fight To Win: The Professionals | November 12, 2010 | 3 | 1:37 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 3–2 | Jimmy Seipel | TKO (punches and elbows) | VFC 32: Dober vs. Seipel 2 | July 30, 2010 | 2 | 3:16 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | Return to Lightweight. |
| Win | 2–2 | Nick Nolte | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | Bellator 16 | April 29, 2010 | 1 | 4:45 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Welterweight debut. |
| Loss | 1–2 | Brandon Girtz | Decision (unanimous) | VFC 29: The Rising | November 13, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Chase Hackett | Decision (unanimous) | FTW: Featherweight Grand Prix Final Round | September 12, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Frank Caraballo | TKO (punches) | VFC 28: Throwdown | July 24, 2009 | 2 | 3:58 | Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States |
Renato Moicano Losses
Renato Moicano has suffered five losses in his professional career as of January 2024.
Renato Moicano vs. Brian Ortega
Renato Moicano was defeated for the first time in his professional career by Brian Ortega. The two fought each other at UFC 214 and Moicano lost by third-round submission.
Renato Moicano vs. Jose Aldo
Renato Moicano suffered the second loss of his career at the hands of Jose Aldo. The duo faced each other at UFC Fight Night: Assuncao vs. Moraes 2. Moicano lost second-round TKO.
Renato Moicano vs. Jung Chan Sung
Renato Moicano was handed his third defeat by Jung Chan Sung at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie. Moicano lost the fight in the first round by TKO.
Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev
Renato Moicano was defeated for the fourth time in his professional career by Rafael Fiziev at UFC 256. Fiziev dispatched him in the first round by KO.
Renato Moicano vs. Rafael dos Anjos
Renato Moicano lost his fifth professional bout against Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272. He was defeated by dos Anjos via a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Renato Moicano vs. Drew Dober
A. He has lost five fights as a professional mixed martial artist.
A. Drew Dober has lost thirteen fights as a professional.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 27 wins, 13 losses, and 1 draw.
A. He made his professional debut on July 24, 2009.
