Renato Moicano (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Jalin Turner (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena.

Who is Renato Moicano, the fighter replacing Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 311 Main Event?

Know all about Renato Moicano, the fighter who stepped up to face Islam Makhachev on short notice!

Renato Moicano (blue gloves) reacts after defeating Jalin Turner (not pictured) during UFC 300 at T-Mobile Arena.

Renato Moicano, is replacing Arman Tsarukyan for the main event of the UFC 311. Tsarukyan pulled out at the last moment and announced that he is dealing with back injuries. Islam Makhachev will still fight but will go against the Brazilian. Moicano is coming in with a 20-5-1 record, meanwhile Makhachev 26-1-0 record.

Moicano is arriving hot. He almost had a perfect year in 2024, winning 3 fights in which he was dominant. He easily won the Drew Dober fight, after which he won another fight going against Jalin Turner, and his last octagon appearance was when he went against Benoit Saint Denis. Each victory was better than the other and remained dominant.

Moicano has been overlooked by many. He has a decent record but has always come short of being included in “Title Contender” conversation or being in the top 5. However, here is his chance, to prove why he belongs in the conversation.

Islam Makhachev, on the other hand, is all about winning. He has won almost all of the fights and even the best of the best, have no answer for him. We’re talking about Dustin Poirier, Alexander Volkanovksi, Charles Oliveira, King Green, have all fallen before him. The chance to win for Moicano is slim.

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However, according to UFC.com, Moicano has stated that he “Cannot afford to lose.”

He continued by saying “If I take him down, and I will, I will stay on the top and he’s not going to sweep me or anything or finish me. If he takes me down, I’m gonna get up and do what I need to do, which is beat him. I think he’s well rounded, but I cannot afford to lose and that’s the reality. I’m not losing. I want money. If I lose, it’s just half a check. I want the full check.”

Who is Renato Moicano?

Renato Moicano is a Brazilian professional MMA fighter who currently competes in the lightweight division of the UFC. Moicano is ranked amongst the top 10 fighters in his division and has well-rounded skillset. Whether it’s the ground game or striking, he can do both. His reach, which stands at 183 cm, helps him keep his opponents at bay.

He has faced some of the best fighters in the UFC which includes Rafael Dos Anjos, Alexander Volkanovski, Brian Ortega and will now face Islam Makhachev at UFC 311.

Where is Renato Moicano from?

Renato Moicano is from Brasilia, Fedral District, Brazil.

What is Renato Moicano’s MMA Record?

Renato Moicano’s record, before UFC 311, is 20 wins, 5 losses, and a draw. He has won his last four matchups going against Benoit Saint Denis, Jalin Turner, Drew Dober, Brad Riddell.

His five losses has come against Rafael Dos Anjos, Rafael Fiziev, Chan Sung Jung, José Aldo, and Brian Ortega. Meanwhile his draw came against Felipe Froes who he fought on 23rd November, 2012.

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