What Type of Fighter Is Renato Moicano?

Last Modified Jun 21, 2025 14:28 GMT
UFC Fight Night: Moicano v Saint Denis
Renato Moicano. [Image courtesy: Getty].

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 June 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 27 professional fights. He holds a professional record of 20 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw as a professional competitor as of June 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 June 2025, 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 as of June 2025. He has been a regular fighter in the leading professional mixed martial arts promotion since 2014. Moicano has been a part of 18 professional bouts in the promotion, in which he has won 12 fights and lost six.

Last updated on June 21, 2025

FAQs on Renato Moicano Next Fight

A. He has a professional MMA record of 21 wins, five losses, and one draw as of June 2025. 

A. He fights in the lightweight division of the UFC.

A. He is ranked No. 10 in UFC as of June 2025.

A. He has suffered five losses in the UFC as of January 2025. 

A. No, he lost his most recent fight.

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