Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano Round-by-Round updates: UFC 317: Beneil Dariush vs. Renato Moicano: Live round-by-round updates

Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano collide in a pivotal lightweight scrap at UFC 317. Once on the brink of title contention, Dariush now finds himself trying to get past a two-fight skid and prove there’s still some fight left in him.

The 36-year-old returns after over a year-long layoff following back-to-back stoppage losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. A win here would stabilize his footing in the top ten and keep his hopes of one last title push alive.

Moicano enters the octagon for the second time in 2025, looking to bounce back after being thrown into a short-notice title fight against Islam Makhachev at UFC 311. While he was submitted in that bout, the Brazilian had built serious momentum with a four-fight win streak and remains one of the most entertaining fighters in the division.

The UFC 317 early prelims kickoff at 6:30 pm ET / 3:30 pm PT on ESPN+ and UFC FIGHT PASS. The prelims start at 8 pm ET / 5 pm PT on ESPN and ESPN+ in the U.S. The main card goes live exclusively on ESPN+ PPV at 10 pm ET / 7 pm PT.

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Round 1

Moicano takes the center of the octagon, and Dariush fires early with body kicks. Moicano is pressuring Dariush against the cage, and he lands a good right hand behind Dariush's left. Solid inside leg kick from Dariush. Another solid inside leg kick, and Moicano feels the sting on this one. Heavy exchanges from both fighters.

The inside leg kick has been a problem for Moicano so far. Moicano is doing a great job of piecing together the pull right hand and counters. Beautiful one-two combination by Moicano. Dariush fires back with strong punches, and Moicano drops his opponent with a one-two combination.

Our Score: 10-9 Moicano

Round 2

Dariush pressures Moicano and hurts him on the feet. Moicano shoots for a takedown, and Dariush takes his back after a brief scramble. Dariush is hunting for the takedown after they get back on their feet. Dariush is working from the top control, and it seems like he's content to work from that position. Dariush is launching some strikes to keep Moicano preoccupied.

Our Score: 10-9 Dariush (19-19 overall)

Round 3

Dariush starts the attack with a superman punch and immediately shoots for a takedown. He takes Moicano's back, but the Brazilian immediately reverses the position. Good body kicks from Dariush.

Good left hand from Moicano, but he looks extremely fatigued. Moicano initiates a takedown, and Dariush lands two sharp left hands. Beautiful jab from Moicano. Dariush shoots for a takedown and takes Moicano's back. He transitions to get to a dominant position, but Moicano gets back on his feet. Labored exchanges from both fighters.

Our Score: 10-9 Dariush (29-28 overall)

Official Result

Beneil Dariush defeats Renato Moicano by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, and 29-28)

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