Renato Moicano
{{short description|Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)}}
{{Portuguese name|Alves|Carneiro}}
{{Infobox martial artist
| name = Renato Moicano
| image =Renato Moicano 2024.png
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| caption =Renato Moicano in 2024
| birth_name = Renato Alves Carneiro{{Cite web|title=Renato Moicano MMA Fighter Page|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/16950-renato-carneiro-moicano|access-date=2024-03-06|website=Tapology}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|05|21}}
| birth_place = Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
| nickname = Money Moicano
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| height = 5 ft 11 in
| weight_lb = 155
| weight_class = Featherweight (2010–2019)
Lightweight (2020–present)
| style = Submission Grappling
| rank = Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Alex Leleco{{cite news|url=http://blogs.oglobo.globo.com/mma/post/renato-moicano-recebe-faixa-preta-de-jiu-jitsu-da-constrictor-team-476738.html|title=Renato Moicano recebe faixa-preta de Jiu-Jitsu da Constrictor Team|publisher=O Globo|author=Guga Noblat|date=November 27, 2012|language=Portuguese}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw0Wd0l1vQY|title=RENATO MOICANO RECEBE A FAIXA PRETA DE JIU JITSU DA CONSTRICTOR TEAM DAS MÃOS DE ALEX LELECO|publisher=YouTube|author=Guilherme Gonçalves Simões|date=November 27, 2012|access-date=July 29, 2017|language=Portuguese|archive-date=January 9, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109195520/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tw0Wd0l1vQY|url-status=live}}
Black belt in Muay Thai{{cite news|url=http://mmabrasil.com.br/exclusivo-moicano-comenta-resposta-de-swanson-essa-e-a-luta-que-tem-que-acontecer|title=Renato Moicano comenta resposta de Swanson: "Essa é a luta que tem que acontecer"|website=MMA Brasil|language=pt|author=Gustavo Bizzo|date=April 27, 2018|access-date=June 24, 2019|archive-date=March 28, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328013520/http://mmabrasil.com.br/exclusivo-moicano-comenta-resposta-de-swanson-essa-e-a-luta-que-tem-que-acontecer|url-status=dead}}
| fighting_out_of = Brasília, Brazil
| trainer =
| team = Constrictor Team
American Top Team (2017–present){{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/renato-moicano-training-american-top-team-ufc-on-espn-plus-2-jose-aldo|title=How ATT helped UFC on ESPN+ 2's Renato Moicano grow as an athlete and human being|author=Fernanda Prates|date=February 1, 2019|publisher=mmajunkie.com|access-date=February 12, 2019|archive-date=February 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190213005624/https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/renato-moicano-training-american-top-team-ufc-on-espn-plus-2-jose-aldo|url-status=live}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| mma_kowin = 2
| mma_subwin = 10
| mma_decwin = 8
| mma_koloss = 3
| mma_subloss = 2
| mma_decloss = 1
| mma_draw = 1
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|residence=Coconut Creek, Florida, U.S.}}
Renato Alves Carneiro (born May 21, 1989), known as Renato Moicano, is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2010, Moicano made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil, and is the former interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion. As of October 29, 2024, he is #10 in the UFC lightweight rankings.{{Cite web |title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions {{!}} UFC.com |url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.ufc.com |archive-date=2019-12-11 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191211163055/https://www.ufc.com/rankings |url-status=live }}
Background
Born in Brazil, Carneiro started training judo at the age of eight.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2021/6/21/22544513/renato-moicano-law-school-jai-herbert-ufc-vegas-30-mma-news-video|title=Renato Moicano ditched law school for UFC dreams: 'You have one chance to have a good life'|date=June 21, 2021|publisher=mmamania.com|author=Shakiel Mahjouri|access-date=July 16, 2021|archive-date=July 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716132022/https://www.mmamania.com/2021/6/21/22544513/renato-moicano-law-school-jai-herbert-ufc-vegas-30-mma-news-video|url-status=live}} He attended university in order to become a lawyer, but dropped out after two years to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.
On an interview, Moicano stated that his nickname "Moicano" means mohawk in Portuguese and that the nickname was given to him when he had a mohawk while training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.{{Cite web|url=https://thesportsrush.com/ufc-news-renato-moicano-reveals-his-real-name-isnt-moicano-and-shares-interesting-story-behind-it/|title=Renato Moicano Reveals His Real Name Isn’t ‘Moicano’ and Shares Interesting Story Behind It|publisher=thesportsrush.com|author=Kishore R|date=2024-09-24|access-date=2024-09-29|archive-date=2024-11-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241111141753/https://thesportsrush.com/ufc-news-renato-moicano-reveals-his-real-name-isnt-moicano-and-shares-interesting-story-behind-it/|url-status=live}}
Mixed martial arts career
After an undefeated professional record in eight fights, Moicano faced Ismael Bonfim for the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship. He won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.{{cite web|url=http://themmacorner.com/2014/07/17/out-of-obscurity-legacy-fc-33-jungle-fight-71-and-xtreme-kombat-24/|title=Out of obscurity: Legacy FC 33, Jungle Fight 71 and Xtreme Combat 24|publisher=MMAcorner|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-06-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630033146/http://themmacorner.com/2014/07/17/out-of-obscurity-legacy-fc-33-jungle-fight-71-and-xtreme-kombat-24/|url-status=dead}}
=Ultimate Fighting Championship=
On December 12, 2014, it was announced that Moicano signed with the UFC,{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/11/7376891/ufc-signs-renato-carneiro-vs-niinimaki-dos-santos-jr-vs-sarafian-miller-jason-injury-mma-news|title=Welcome to the UFC: Carneiro & Dos Santos Jr.|date=11 December 2014|publisher=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625172944/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/11/7376891/ufc-signs-renato-carneiro-vs-niinimaki-dos-santos-jr-vs-sarafian-miller-jason-injury-mma-news|url-status=dead}} and was scheduled to replace Rony Jason against Tom Niinimäki on 10 days notice at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/11/7375967/renato-carneiro-signs-with-the-ufc-replaces-injured-rony-jason-at-ufc|title=Renato Carneiro signs with the UFC and replaces injured Rony Jason|date=11 December 2014|publisher=MMAfighting|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814015812/http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/12/11/7375967/renato-carneiro-signs-with-the-ufc-replaces-injured-rony-jason-at-ufc|url-status=live}} He won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the second round.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/20/7429065/ufc-fight-night-machida-vs-dollaway-prelim-results-lima-carneiro-dias|title=UFC Fight Night 58 results: Lima, Carneiro, Dias and others pick up big wins|date=20 December 2014|publisher=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-06-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625172850/http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2014/12/20/7429065/ufc-fight-night-machida-vs-dollaway-prelim-results-lima-carneiro-dias|url-status=dead}}
Moicano later was scheduled to fight Mirsad Bektic on May 30, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves,{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8366825/mirsad-bektic-vs-renato-carneiro-official-for-ufc-fight-night-67-in|title=Mirsad Bektic vs Renato Carneiro official for UFC Fight Night 67 in Brazil|date=7 April 2015|publisher=MMAfighting|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-03-25|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325112820/http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/4/7/8366825/mirsad-bektic-vs-renato-carneiro-official-for-ufc-fight-night-67-in|url-status=live}} but he was pulled from the bout due to injury and replaced by Lucas Martins.{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renato-Carneiro-Injured-Replaced-by-Lucas-Martins-on-May-30-UFC-Fight-Night-Card-85705|title=Renato Carneiro injured, out of May 30 UFC Fight Night card|publisher=Sherdog|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-03-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304095403/http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Renato-Carneiro-Injured-Replaced-by-Lucas-Martins-on-May-30-UFC-Fight-Night-Card-85705|url-status=live}}
On March 14, 2016, it was announced that Moicano would face Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC 198.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/14/11223994/zubaira-tukhugov-meets-undefeated-renato-carneiro-at-ufc-198|title=Zubaira Tukhugov meets undefeated Renato Carneiro at UFC 198|date=14 March 2016|publisher=MMAfighting|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518053942/http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/14/11223994/zubaira-tukhugov-meets-undefeated-renato-carneiro-at-ufc-198|url-status=live}} for his second UFC appearance. He was the underdog to the fight but won via split decision.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-renato-moicano-takes-split-decision-from-zubaira-tukhugov|title=Renato Moicano takes split decision from Zubaira Tukhugov|date=14 May 2016|publisher=MMAjunkie|access-date=2016-05-26|archive-date=2016-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518202804/http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/ufc-198-results-renato-moicano-takes-split-decision-from-zubaira-tukhugov|url-status=live}}
Moicano was expected to face Mike De La Torre on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95,{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/report-ufcs-return-to-brasilia-starts-to-take-shape-including-erick-silva-vs-brandon-thatch|title=UFC's return to Brasilia starts to take shape|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-03|access-date=2016-08-03|archive-date=2016-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160805163905/http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/report-ufcs-return-to-brasilia-starts-to-take-shape-including-erick-silva-vs-brandon-thatch|url-status=live}} but was forced to pull out with injury and was replaced on short notice by Godofredo Pepey.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injuries-force-several-changes-to-ufc-fight-night-95-in-brasilia|title=Injuries force several changes to UFC Fight Night 95 in Brasilia|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2016-08-13|access-date=2016-08-13|archive-date=2016-08-14|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160814050451/http://mmajunkie.com/2016/08/injuries-force-several-changes-to-ufc-fight-night-95-in-brasilia|url-status=live}}
For his third fight, Moicano faced Jeremy Stephens on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24.{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/03/renato-moicano-vs-jeremy-stephens-added-to-ufc-on-fox-24-in-kansas-city|title=Renato Moicano vs. Jeremy Stephens added to UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2017-03-01|access-date=2017-03-01}} He won the fight by split decision.{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-results-renato-moicano-split-decision-jeremy-stephens|title=UFC on FOX 24 results: Renato Moicano outpoints Jeremy Stephens for narrow split call|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Ben Fowlkes|date=2017-04-15|access-date=2017-04-15|archive-date=2017-04-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170418081348/http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-on-fox-24-results-renato-moicano-split-decision-jeremy-stephens|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Brian Ortega on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214.{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/sports/20170526/brian-ortega-returns-at-ufc-214-vs-renato-moicano|title=Brian Ortega returns at UFC 214 vs. Renato Moicano |publisher=dailynews.com|author=Brian Martin|date=2017-05-26|access-date=2017-05-26}} He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-214-results-brian-ortega-record-fourth-straight-win-by-third-round-finish|title=UFC 214 results: Brian Ortega earns record 4th straight win by 3rd-round finish vs. Renato Moicano|date=2017-07-30|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-07-31|language=en-US|archive-date=2017-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731153020/http://mmajunkie.com/2017/07/ufc-214-results-brian-ortega-record-fourth-straight-win-by-third-round-finish|url-status=live}} This fight earned Fight of the Night bonus.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/7/30/16064504/ufc-214-post-fight-bonuses-jon-jones-brian-ortega-among-50k-winners|title=UFC 214 bonuses: Jones, Ortega among $50K winners|work=Bloody Elbow|access-date=2017-07-31|archive-date=2018-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805112830/https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2017/7/30/16064504/ufc-214-post-fight-bonuses-jon-jones-brian-ortega-among-50k-winners|url-status=dead}} After the fight with Ortega, Moicano moved from Brazil to United States in order to train at the American Top Team.
Moicano faced Calvin Kattar on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223.{{cite news|url=https://www.thescore.com/mma/news/1486438|title=Moicano draws Kattar at UFC 223|website=thescore.com|author=Themistoklis Alexis|date=2018-02-14|access-date=2018-02-14}} He won the fight by unanimous decision.{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-223-results-renato-moicano-dominant-in-decision-win-over-calvin-kattar|title=UFC 223 results: Renato Moicano dominant in decision win over Calvin Kattar|date=2018-04-08|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-04-08|language=en-US|archive-date=2019-06-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622184203/https://mmajunkie.com/2018/04/ufc-223-results-renato-moicano-dominant-in-decision-win-over-calvin-kattar|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Cub Swanson on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227.{{Cite news|url=https://www.mmamad.com/cub-swanson-vs-renato-moicano-added-to-ufc-227-in-los-angeles/|title=Cub Swanson vs. Renato Moicano added to UFC 227 in Los Angeles|website=mmamad.com|author=Dale Jordan|date=2018-05-09|access-date=2018-05-09|archive-date=2018-05-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510053710/https://www.mmamad.com/cub-swanson-vs-renato-moicano-added-to-ufc-227-in-los-angeles/|url-status=dead}} He won the fight via a rear naked choke submission.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-227-results-renato-moicano-drops-submits-cub-swanson-in-opening-round|title=UFC 227 results: Renato Moicano drops, submits Cub Swanson in opening round|date=2018-08-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-08-05|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805072954/https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-227-results-renato-moicano-drops-submits-cub-swanson-in-opening-round|url-status=live}} This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-227-bonuses-tj-dillashaw-henry-cejudo-50000-winners-los-angeles|title=UFC 227 bonuses: Champs Dillashaw, Cejudo among $50,000 winners in Los Angeles|date=2018-08-05|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2018-08-05|language=en-US|archive-date=2018-08-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180805123654/https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-227-bonuses-tj-dillashaw-henry-cejudo-50000-winners-los-angeles|url-status=live}}
Moicano was scheduled to face Mirsad Bektic on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231; however, it was reported on 15 November 2018 that Bektic was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury and the bout was cancelled.{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/geen-vervangende-tegenstander-voor-renato-moicano-tijdens-ufc-231-in-toronto/|title=Geen vervangende tegenstander voor Renato Moicano tijdens UFC 231 in Toronto|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|date=28 November 2018|language=en-US|access-date=2018-11-30|archive-date=2018-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181130155405/http://mmadna.nl/geen-vervangende-tegenstander-voor-renato-moicano-tijdens-ufc-231-in-toronto/|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced José Aldo on February 2, 2019, in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 144.{{Cite news|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ex-champ-jose-aldo-vs-renato-moicano-featherweight-ufc-on-espn-plus-2-brazil|title=Ex-champ Jose Aldo vs. Renato Moicano targeted for UFC on ESPN+ 2 in Brazil|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2018-12-12|access-date=2018-12-12|archive-date=2018-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181213131711/https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ex-champ-jose-aldo-vs-renato-moicano-featherweight-ufc-on-espn-plus-2-brazil|url-status=live}} He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/ufc-fortaleza-results-jose-aldo-in-vintage-form-halts-renato-moicano-in-second|title=UFC Fortaleza results: Jose Aldo in vintage form, halts Renato Moicano in second|date=2019-02-03|website=MMAjunkie|language=en|access-date=2019-02-03|archive-date=2019-02-03|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203082528/https://mmajunkie.com/2019/02/ufc-fortaleza-results-jose-aldo-in-vintage-form-halts-renato-moicano-in-second|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Chan Sung Jung on June 22, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 12.{{Cite web|url=https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/apos-derrota-para-jose-aldo-renato-moicano-encara-o-zumbi-coreano-no-ufc-greenville.ghtml|title=After defeat to Jose Aldo, Renato Moicano faces the Korean Zumbi in UFC Greenville|publisher=sportv.globo.com|author=Raphael Marinho|date=2019-05-02|access-date=2019-05-02|language=pt|archive-date=2019-05-02|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502133511/https://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/apos-derrota-para-jose-aldo-renato-moicano-encara-o-zumbi-coreano-no-ufc-greenville.ghtml|url-status=live}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/06/22/ufc-greenville-results-moicano-vs-zombie/|title=UFC Greenville Results: Korean Zombie Wrecks Renato Moicano Within a Minute|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2019-06-22|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-23|archive-date=2019-06-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190623015743/https://cagesidepress.com/2019/06/22/ufc-greenville-results-moicano-vs-zombie/|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Damir Hadžović in a lightweight bout on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 170.{{Cite web|url=https://globoesporte.globo.com/combate/noticia/ultimate-marca-renato-moicano-x-damir-hadzovic-no-ufc-brasilia-14-de-marco.ghtmll|title=UFC sets Renato Moicano vs. Damir Hadzovic at UFC Brasilia, March 14|website=sportv.globo.com|author=Evelyn Rodrigues and Raphael Marinho|date=2020-01-16|access-date=2020-01-16}} {{in lang|pt}} He won the fight via a rear naked choke submission in round one.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/14/ufc-brasilia-results-renato-moicano-vs-damir-hadzovic/|title=UFC Brasilia Results: Renato Moicano Secures Quick Sub Of Damir Hadzovic|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-03-14|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|access-date=2020-03-15|archive-date=2020-03-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200319165047/https://cagesidepress.com/2020/03/14/ufc-brasilia-results-renato-moicano-vs-damir-hadzovic/|url-status=live}}
Moicano was scheduled to face Magomed Mustafaev on October 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-08-25|title=Renato Moicano neemt het op 17 oktober op tegen Magomed Mustafaev|url=https://mmadna.nl/renato-moicano-neemt-het-op-17-oktober-op-tegen-magomed-mustafaev/|access-date=2020-08-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in mid-September for undisclosed reasons.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/15/21437794/renato-moicano-withdraws-ufc-fight-island-magomed-mustafaev|title=Renato Moicano withdraws from Fight Island clash with Magomed Mustafaev|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=2020-09-15|access-date=2020-09-15|archive-date=2020-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001091924/https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/15/21437794/renato-moicano-withdraws-ufc-fight-island-magomed-mustafaev|url-status=live}} Two weeks later, it was reported that Moicano was scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2020-09-27|title=Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 28 november in Las Vegas|url=https://mmadna.nl/renato-moicano-vs-rafael-fiziev-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-28-november-in-las-vegas/|access-date=2020-09-28|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US|archive-date=2023-01-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127114832/https://mmadna.nl/renato-moicano-vs-rafael-fiziev-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-evenement-op-28-november-in-las-vegas/|url-status=live}} In turn, Moicano pulled out on November 28 after testing positive for COVID-19 and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 256.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/21/21589045/renato-moicano-tests-positive-for-covid-19-fight-against-rafael-fiziev-rescheduled-for-ufc-256|title=Renato Moicano tests positive for COVID-19, fight against Rafael Fiziev rescheduled for UFC 256|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=amon Martin and Guilherme Cruz|date=2020-11-21|access-date=2020-11-21|archive-date=2023-03-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331125856/https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/21/21589045/renato-moicano-tests-positive-for-covid-19-fight-against-rafael-fiziev-rescheduled-for-ufc-256|url-status=live}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.{{Cite web|last=Doherty|first=Dan|date=2020-12-12|title=UFC 256 Results: Rafael Fiziev Flattens Renato Moicano|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/12/ufc-256-results-rafael-fiziev-flattens-renato-moicano/|access-date=2020-12-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2020-12-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201213022829/https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/12/ufc-256-results-rafael-fiziev-flattens-renato-moicano/|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Jai Herbert on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190.{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/ufc-fight-night-renato-moicano-vs-jai-herbert-booked-june-26|title=Renato Moicano vs. Jai Herbert booked for June 26 event|website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Farah Hannoun|date=2021-04-12|access-date=2021-04-12|archive-date=2021-04-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210412195602/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/ufc-fight-night-renato-moicano-vs-jai-herbert-booked-june-26|url-status=live}} He won the fight via a rear naked choke in round two.{{Cite web|last=Behunin|first=Alex|date=2021-06-26|title=UFC Vegas 30 Results: Renato Moicano Submits Jai Herbert In Round Two|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-renato-moicano-submits-jai-herbert-in-round-two/|access-date=2021-06-27|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2021-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627000418/https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/26/ufc-vegas-30-results-renato-moicano-submits-jai-herbert-in-round-two/|url-status=live}}
Moicano faced Alexander Hernandez on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271.{{Cite web|last=DNA|first=MMA|date=2021-10-26|title=Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano toegevoegd aan UFC 271 op 12 februari|url=https://mmadna.nl/alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano-toegevoegd-aan-ufc-271-op-12-februari/|access-date=2021-10-26|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He won the bout via rear naked choke in the second round.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2022-02-12|title=UFC 271: Renato Moicano Subs Alexander Moicano, Says He Wants Big Money|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=Cageside Press|language=en-US|archive-date=2022-02-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220213041423/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/02/12/ufc-271-alexander-hernandez-vs-renato-moicano/|url-status=live}}
Moicano was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Rafael Fiziev and faced Rafael dos Anjos on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272. The bout was contested at a catchweight of 160 pounds.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-01 |title=Renato Moicano vs. Rafael dos Anjos UFC 272 |url=https://mmasucka.com/2022/03/01/renato-moicano-booked-for-quick-turnaround-against-rda-at-ufc-272/ |access-date=2022-03-02 |work=MMA Sucka |author=Chris Presnell|language=en}} He lost the fight via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Martin |first=Damon |date=2022-03-06 |title=UFC 272 results: Rafael Dos Anjos brutalizes and bloodies Renato Moicano to cruise to victory in co-main event |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/6/22963803/ufc-272-results-rafael-dos-anjos-brutalizes-bloodies-renato-moicano-cruise-to-victory-co-main-event |access-date=2022-03-06 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en |archive-date=2022-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220306053910/https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/3/6/22963803/ufc-272-results-rafael-dos-anjos-brutalizes-bloodies-renato-moicano-cruise-to-victory-co-main-event |url-status=live }}
Moicano faced Brad Riddell on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-281-renato-moicano-vs-brad-riddell-booked-msghttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/ufc-281-renato-moicano-vs-brad-riddell-booked-msg|title=UFC 281 adds Renato Moicano vs. Brad Riddell to Madison Square Garden lineup|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Nolan King and Mike Bohn|date=2022-08-18|access-date=2022-08-18}} He won the bout via a rear naked choke in the first round.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-11-12 |title=UFC 281: Renato Moicano Dominates Brad Riddell in All Areas, Locks Up Sub |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/ |access-date=2022-11-13 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113025500/https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/12/ufc-281-brad-riddell-vs-renato-moicano/ |url-status=live }}
Moicano was scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón.{{Cite web |title=Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano set to headline UFC Vegas 72 |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/15/23642052/arman-tsarukyan-vs-renato-moicano-set-to-headline-ufc-vegas-72-mma |access-date=2023-03-16 |website=www.mmamania.com |date=15 March 2023 |language=en |archive-date=2023-06-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230626085524/https://www.mmamania.com/2023/3/15/23642052/arman-tsarukyan-vs-renato-moicano-set-to-headline-ufc-vegas-72-mma |url-status=live }} However, Moicano withdrew due to an injury.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Renato Moicano injured, out of UFC Fight Night 223 main event vs. Arman Tsarukyan |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-fight-night-223-renato-moicano-injured-out-main-event-vs-arman-tsarukyan |access-date=2023-04-13 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-06-02 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230602231858/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/ufc-fight-night-223-renato-moicano-injured-out-main-event-vs-arman-tsarukyan |url-status=live }}
Moicano faced Drew Dober on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235.{{Cite web |date=2023-12-09 |title=Renato Moicano set to face Drew Dober at February UFC Fight Night event |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-news-renato-moicano-vs-drew-dober-set-february-3-2025-fight-night-event-co-main |access-date=2023-12-09 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-12-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209195719/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/12/ufc-news-renato-moicano-vs-drew-dober-set-february-3-2025-fight-night-event-co-main |url-status=live }} Despite having his face cut open in the second round, Moicano had a significant amount of top-position control time which helped him win the bout by unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=Rush |first=Dylan |date=2024-02-04 |title=UFC Vegas 85: Renato Moicano Beats Drew Dober, Cuts Wild Post-Fight Interview |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/02/03/ufc-vegas-85-renato-moicano-beats-drew-dober-cuts-wild-post-fight-interview/ |access-date=2024-02-05 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-02-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240204042146/https://cagesidepress.com/2024/02/03/ufc-vegas-85-renato-moicano-beats-drew-dober-cuts-wild-post-fight-interview/ |url-status=live }}
Moicano faced Jalin Turner on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2024-03-10 |title=Renato Moicano vs. Jalin Turner Announced for UFC 300 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/03/09/renato-moicano-vs-jalin-turner-announced-for-ufc-300/ |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}} After being knocked down at the end of the first round, Moicano rallied back and won the bout by technical knockout as a result of ground-and-pound.{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2024-04-14 |title=UFC 300: Renato Moicano Overcomes Knockdown, Ground n' Pounds Jalin Turner to Victory |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/13/ufc-300-renato-moicano-jalin-turner/ |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US |archive-date=2024-04-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240414000900/https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/13/ufc-300-renato-moicano-jalin-turner/ |url-status=live }}
Moicano faced Benoît Saint Denis in the main event on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243.{{Cite web |author=Damon Martin |date=2024-06-28 |title=Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis in the works for UFC Paris in September |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/6/28/24186816/renato-moicano-vs-benoit-saint-denis-in-the-works-for-ufc-paris-in-september |access-date=2024-06-29 |publisher=MMA Fighting |archive-date=2024-06-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240628225729/https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/6/28/24186816/renato-moicano-vs-benoit-saint-denis-in-the-works-for-ufc-paris-in-september |url-status=live }} He won the fight by technical knockout due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round as a result of damage done to Saint Denis' right eye.{{Cite web|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/28/doctors-stoppage-ends-ufc-paris-main-event-after-two-rounds/|title=Doctor’s Stoppage Ends UFC Paris Main Event After Two Rounds|publisher=cagesidepress.com|author=Jay Anderson|date=2024-09-28|access-date=2024-09-28|archive-date=2024-10-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001033509/https://cagesidepress.com/2024/09/28/doctors-stoppage-ends-ufc-paris-main-event-after-two-rounds/|url-status=live}}
Moicano was originally scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on January 18, 2025 at UFC 311.{{Cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/12/ufc-311-renato-moicano-vs-beneil-dariush-booked|title=Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano booked for UFC 311|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com|author=Matthew Wells|date=2024-12-05|access-date=2024-12-05}} A day before the event, an injury suffered by title challenger Arman Tsarukyan forced him to pull out of the fight. Moicano ended up replacing Tsarukyan and challenged Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev for the title.{{Cite web |author=Zac Pacleb |first= |date=2025-01-17 |title=Tsarukyan Out, Moicano Replaces As Title Challenger At UFC 311 |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/arman-tsarukyan-out-renato-moicano-replaces-title-challenger-ufc-311 |access-date=2025-01-17 |publisher=ufc.com |archive-date=2025-01-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250117230405/https://www.ufc.com/news/arman-tsarukyan-out-renato-moicano-replaces-title-challenger-ufc-311 |url-status=live }} He lost the fight via a D'arce choke submission in the first round.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/islam-makhachev/ufc-311-results-islam-makhachev-stops-renato-moicano-video/|title=UFC 311 Results: Islam Makhachev stops Renato Moicano (Video)|publisher=bjpenn.com|author=Chris Taylor|date=2025-01-18|access-date=2025-01-18|archive-date=2025-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250119061309/https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/islam-makhachev/ufc-311-results-islam-makhachev-stops-renato-moicano-video/|url-status=live}}
Professional grappling career
Moicano defeated Chase Hooper via unanimous decision at Fury Pro Grappling 3 on December 30, 2021.{{cite web |title=Fury Pro Grappling 3 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-3-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=31 December 2021 |access-date=16 May 2024 |archive-date=21 June 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240621065043/https://jitsmagazine.com/fury-pro-grappling-3-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }}
Moicano faced Cristian Guzman in the co-main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 on May 15, 2024.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 Full Results And Review |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-7-full-results-and-review/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=16 May 2024 |access-date=16 May 2024 |archive-date=16 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516073103/https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-7-full-results-and-review/ |url-status=live }} He won the match on points.{{cite web |title=UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 Full Preview |url=https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-7-full-preview/ |website=Jitsmagazine |date=9 May 2024 |access-date=16 May 2024 |archive-date=16 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240516073647/https://jitsmagazine.com/ufc-fight-pass-invitational-7-full-preview/ |url-status=live }}
Personal life
Moicano and his wife have a son (born 2020).{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/23/21449583/renato-moicano-fight-island-lightweight-anthony-pettis-ufc|title=Renato Moicano explains why he's no longer fighting on Fight Island|author=Guilherme Cruz|publisher=mmafighting.com|date=September 23, 2020|access-date=October 16, 2020|archive-date=October 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017073816/https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/9/23/21449583/renato-moicano-fight-island-lightweight-anthony-pettis-ufc|url-status=live}} Moicano started referring to himself as "Money" in November 2022 after his UFC 281 post-fight speech.{{Cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/1/31/24053746/renato-moicano-doesnt-like-ufc-vegas-85-main-event-but-its-a-fight-night-nobody-cares|title=Renato Moicano doesn’t like UFC Vegas 85 main event, but ‘it’s a Fight Night, nobody cares’|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Damon Martin|date=2024-01-31|access-date=2024-09-29|archive-date=2025-01-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250104133140/https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/1/31/24053746/renato-moicano-doesnt-like-ufc-vegas-85-main-event-but-its-a-fight-night-nobody-cares|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsnet.ca/ufc/article/money-moicano-ready-for-aggressive-benoit-saint-denis-at-ufc-paris/|title='Money' Moicano ready for aggressive Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Paris|publisher=sportsnet.ca|author=Sportsnet Staff|date=2024-09-25|access-date=2024-09-29}}
Moicano has attracted attention for his outspoken support of Austrian economics. In 2024 his UFC shoutout of Ludwig von Mises became a viral video.{{Cite web |last=Shortell |first=David |date=2024-04-28 |title=Analysis: Why a Brazilian UFC star is championing a dead Austrian economist |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/28/americas/analysis-mises-ufc-moicano-economy-intl-latam/index.html |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=CNN |language=en |archive-date=2025-03-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250314113059/https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/28/americas/analysis-mises-ufc-moicano-economy-intl-latam/index.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=2024-04-14 |title=Бразильский боец UFC Мани Мойкано призвал американцев спасать свою страну с помощью либертарианства |url=https://t.me/svtvnews/47960 |access-date=2025-04-03 |publisher=SVTV |language=en, ru |archive-date=2024-04-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240415144940/https://t.me/svtvnews/47960 |url-status=live }} He has said that taxes on his UFC winnings led to his economic study and activism. Moicano postulated his love and commitment to the libertarian values of the foundations of the United States, such as the Constitution, its First Amendment, freedom to bear arms and the right to private property. His advocacy for Bitcoin was highlighted by Fox Business in 2024, where Moicano framed cryptocurrency as a safeguard against financial instability.{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Alicia |date=2024-04-18 |title=UFC star Renato Moicano looks to Bitcoin as defense against 'tyrant state,' inflation |url=https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/ufc-star-renato-moicano-looks-bitcoin-defense-against-tyrant-state-inflation |access-date=2025-04-03 |website=FOXBusiness |language=en-US}} In the same 2024, in a victory speech in Paris, he spoke negatively about French president Emmanuel Macron, globalists and democracy, advising to read the libertarian book by Hans-Hermann Hoppe "Democracy: The God That Failed".{{Cite web |date=2024-09-30 |title=Боец UFC послал нахуй Макрона и «ублюдочных» глобалистов после победы в Париже |url=https://t.me/svtvnews/58238 |access-date=2025-04-03 |publisher=SVTV |language=en, ru}}
Championships and achievements
=Mixed martial arts=
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Brian Ortega}}
- Performance of the Night (One time) {{small|vs. Cub Swanson}}
- Tied (Charles Oliveira & Brendan Allen) for fourth most rear-naked choke submissions in UFC history (6){{cite web|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/5-fighters-want-give-back-to-who-rear-naked-choke-wins-ufc|title=5 fighters you don't want to give your back to: Who has the most rear-naked choke wins in the UFC?|website=Sportskeeda|access-date=2023-11-22}}{{cite web|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-281-post-event-facts-alex-pereira-makes-history-title-win-brock-lesnar|title=UFC 281 post-event facts: Alex Pereira makes history with title win in 8th career fight|website=MMAJunkie|date=13 November 2022|access-date=2024-01-11|archive-date=2023-01-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128163729/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-281-post-event-facts-alex-pereira-makes-history-title-win-brock-lesnar|url-status=live}}
- Third highest top-position percentage in UFC Lightweight division history (51.5%){{cite web|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|title=UFC All Fighters – Stats|author=UFC|date=September 29, 2024|work=UFC.com|access-date=September 29, 2024|archive-date=October 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231025181438/http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=LW|url-status=live}}
- UFC Honors Awards
- 2024: Fan's Choice Comeback of the Year Winner {{small|vs. Jalin Turner}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.homeoffight.com/news/ufc/ufc-honors-2024-event-recap|title=UFC Honors 2024 Event Recap|publisher=homeoffight.com|author=Mike Jones|date=2025-01-13|access-date=2025-01-15}}
- UFC.com Awards
- 2024: Ranked #7 Fighter of the Year{{Cite web |date=2024-12-20 |title=The Fighters {{!}} 2024 UFC.com Awards {{!}} UFC |url=https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fighters-2024-ufccom-awards |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=www.ufc.com |language=en |archive-date=2024-12-23 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241223020348/https://www.ufc.com/news/the-fighters-2024-ufccom-awards |url-status=live }}
- Jungle Fight
- Interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship (One time)
- ESPN
- 2022 Best On-The-Mic moment of the Year at UFC 281{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35287558/mma-2022-awards-best-fighter-finish-prospect-more|title=MMA 2022 awards: The best fighter, finish, prospect and more|website=ESPN.com|author=Brett Okamoto|date=2022-12-22|access-date=2022-12-23|archive-date=2023-03-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321102411/https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/35287558/mma-2022-awards-best-fighter-finish-prospect-more|url-status=live}}
Mixed martial arts record
{{MMArecordbox
|ko-wins=2
|sub-wins=10
|dec-wins=8
|ko-losses=3
|sub-losses=2
|dec-losses=1
|draws= 1
}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|20–6–1
|Submission (brabo choke)
|{{dts|2025|January|18}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|Inglewood, California, United States
|{{small|For the UFC Lightweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|20–5–1
|TKO (doctor stoppage)
|UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
|{{dts|2024|September|28}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|Paris, France
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|19–5–1
|TKO (elbows and punches)
|{{dts|2024|April|13}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:11
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|18–5–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov
|{{dts|2024|February|03}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|17–5–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2022|November|13}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|3:20
|New York City, New York, United States
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|16–5–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2022|March|05}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|16–4–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2022|February|12}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:23
|Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–4–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov
|{{dts|2021|June|26}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|4:36
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|{{nowrap|14–4–1}}
|KO (punches)
|{{dts|2020|December|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:05
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–3–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
|{{dts|2020|March|14}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:44
|Brasília, Brazil
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|13–3–1
|TKO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
|{{dts|2019|June|22}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|0:58
|Greenville, South Carolina, United States
|
|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|13–2–1
|TKO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2
|{{dts|2019|February|2}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|0:44
|Fortaleza, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–1–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2018|August|4}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|4:15
|Los Angeles, California, United States
|{{small|Performance of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|12–1–1
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2018|April|7}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Brooklyn, New York, United States
|
|-
|{{No2}}Loss
|align=center|11–1–1
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2017|July|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:59
|Anaheim, California, United States
|{{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|11–0–1
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2017|April|15}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Kansas City, Missouri, United States
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 10–0–1
|Decision (split)
|{{dts|2016|May|14}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Curitiba, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 9–0–1
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway
|{{dts|2014|December|20}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 3:30
|Barueri, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 8–0–1
|Ismael Bonfim
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Jungle Fight 71
|{{dts|2014|July|19}}
|align=center| 1
|align=center| 2:59
|São Paulo, Brazil
|{{small|Won the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 7–0–1
|Nilson Pereira
|Decision (unanimous)
|Jungle Fight 55
|{{dts|2013|July|20}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 6–0–1
|Mauro Chaulet
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|Jungle Fight 50
|{{dts|2013|May|06}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:53
|Novo Hamburgo, Brazil
|
|-
|style="background-color: #c5d2ea; text-align:center"|Draw
|align=center| 5–0–1
|Felipe Froes
|Draw (majority)
|Shooto Brazil 36
|{{dts|2012|November|23}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Brasília, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 5–0
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2011|June|25}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Serra, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 4–0
|João Luiz Nogueira
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2011|February|19}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Vila Velha, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 3–0
|Eduardo Felipe
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2010|December|18}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2:49
|Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 2–0
|João Paulo Rodrigues
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2010|July|31}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 5:00
|Natal, Brazil
|
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center| 1–0
|Alexandre Almeida
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2010|May|20}}
|align=center| 3
|align=center| 1:56
|São Paulo, Brazil
|{{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
{{end}}
Submission grappling record
class="wikitable sortable" style="font-size:80%; text-align:left;" | ||||||
colspan=8 style="text-align:center;" | 1 Match, 1 Win, 0 Losses | ||||||
Result
! Rec. ! Opponent ! Method ! Event ! Date ! Location | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
{{yes2}}Win | 1–0 | {{flagicon|USA}} Chase Hooper | Decision (unanimous) | Fury Pro Grappling 3 | 30 December 2021 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
Pay-per-view bouts
class="wikitable"
!No. !Event !Fight !Date !Venue !City !PPV buys |
1.
|Makhachev vs. Moicano |January 18, 2025 |Inglewood, California, United States |
See also
Notes
{{Notelist}}
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{UFC|renato-moicano}}
- {{Sherdog|61700}}
{{UFC Lightweight Rankings}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Moicano, Renato}}
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