Renato Moicano performed phenomenally and confidently defeated Benoit Saint Denis in the evening fight of the UFC gala in Paris. The duel was interrupted by a doctor.
Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint Denis faced off in the evening fight of the UFC‘s capital gala in Paris. The duel was contracted for five rounds in the lightweight category. Both the Brazilian and the Frenchman are recognized brands of the division up to 70 kilograms.
Renato Moicano has been fighting in the best MMA league in the world for far longer, however, the great performance of the “God of War” made him quickly make a name for himself. Of course, both fighters are still far short of the media savvy of stars such as Islam Makhachev, Dustin Poirier or Conor McGregor however, they present an excellent level of sportsmanship.
The fighters started with a strong pace and exchange of blows. Renato Moicano took great advantage of the situation, cornered his rival and moved the fight to the mat. The Brazilian calmly works on the ground to improve his position. Moicano attacks with ground and pound. Brutal elbow blows by Renato Moicano. Very difficult situation for the Frenchman, who takes powerful punches of the opponent. Excellent work by the Brazilian until the end of the round. Cruelly battered Saint Denis heads for the corner.
A good start to the second round by the Frenchman, who, to put it lightly, returned from a long journey. Saint Denis was hitting in the stand-up and defended two takedown attempts from Moicano. The Brazilian tries to bite with a left straight to increase the swelling on Benoit’s face, while making the gushing blood limit his rival’s visibility. Renato goes for an overthrow however, Saint Denis once again defends himself.
Unfortunately, taking care of the fighter’s health, the doctor decided that Benoit Saint Denis should not go out to the third round. Thus, Renato Moicano won the fight of the evening of the UFC gala in Paris.
IT’S OVER! 😲 #UFCParis
– UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) September 28, 2024
The fight has been waved off and Renato Moicano gets the TKO win over Benoit Saint Denis! pic.twitter.com/d4FCn5jrpZ