Renato Mociano is a well-known Brazilian professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born in Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Brazil, in 1989, the 35-year-old competes in the lightweight division of the promotion, as of January 2025. Renato Moicano has been drawn towards combat sports since his childhood. After finishing his training, he ushered into the world of professional mixed martial arts on May 20, 2010. In his debut showdown, he faced Alexandre Almeida at Jungle Fight 18 and won by a third-round submission to start his career with a win. With a dominant record of 9 wins, 0 losses, and one draw, Renato Moicano stepped foot inside the octagon in his debut match against Tom Niinimaki at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dolloway on December 20, 2014. He won the fight in the second round by submitting Niinimaki with the help of a rear naked choke.
Renato Moicano, in his over a decade-old professional career, has fought in 26 professional fights. He holds a professional record of 20 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw as a professional competitor as of January 2025.
Renato Moicano's fighting style
Renato Moicano trained in judo as a kid. He is a well-rounded fighter, having earned his black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai. Moicano is well-equipped with impressive grappling skills. He has also competed in a grappling bout with Chase Hooper, in which he won by decision. As of September 2024, he has registered 10 wins by submission, out of which 4 have come via first-round finishes.
What rank is Renato Moicano in UFC?
Renato Moicano is currently ranked No. 10 in the UFC’s lightweight rankings. He has been a regular fighter in the lead professional mixed martial arts promotion since 2014. Moicano has been a part of 17 professional bouts in the promotion in which he has won 12 fights and lost five.
Last updated on January 7, 2025.
FAQs on Renato Moicano
A. He has a professional MMA record of 20 wins, five losses, and one draw as of January 2025.
A. He fights in the lightweight division of the UFC.
A. He is ranked No. 10 in UFC as of January 2025.
A. He has suffered five losses in the UFC as of January 2025.
A. Yes, he won his most recent fight by beating Benoit Saint-Denis via TKO.
