Renato Moicano News
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 100 with Frankie Edgar, Renato Moicano, Chris Gutierrez, Matt Frevola, and Andre Petroski
Cole Shelton - November 8, 2022
The 100th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC 281. We’re first joined by 12th-ranked UFC bantamweight Frankie Edgar (2:54) ahead of his retirement fight. UFC lightweight Renato Moicano (14:46) then comes on. UFC bantamweight Chris Gutierrez (29:21) then stops by. Next, UFC lightweight Matt Frevola (40:20) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC middleweight Andre Petroski (54:46).
UFC 281 adds a pair of awesome lightweight matchups including Dan Hooker vs. Claudio Puelles
Harry Kettle - August 24, 2022
Dan Hooker vs Claudio Puelles and Brad Riddell vs Renato Moicano have been added to the UFC 281 card, according to MMA Fighting. UFC 281 is set to take place on November 12 at Madison Square Garden in New York City with the main event seeing Israel Adesanya defend his UFC middleweight title against Alex Pereira. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that many of Adesanya’s teammates are set to appear on the card – including the aforementioned Dan Hooker and Brad Riddell.
Renato Moicano welcomes possible matchup with Paddy Pimblett: "If they want to give me a surprise gift, he would be very welcome"
Josh Evanoff - August 3, 2022
UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano would welcome a fight with Paddy Pimblett. The Brazilian has been out of action since his loss to Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272 in March. The bout was a short-notice fight for Moicano, as he stepped in on just a few days’ notice. During the loss, the 33-year-old took a lot of damage, as many criticized the bout not being stopped in the championship rounds.
Renato Moicano calls out Bobby Green for main event fight in the summer: "Who wouldn't want to see that?"
Cole Shelton - March 16, 2022
Renato Moicano is looking to return a lot sooner than many expected. Moicano stepped up on short notice to fight Rafael dos Anjos in a five-round fight at UFC 272, but wound up losing a lopsided decision. Renato suffered a ton of damage during the contest, with many viewers thinking the fight could’ve been stopped, but the Brazilian says he’s looking to return this summer and hopes it will be in a main event.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 71 with Stephen Thompson, Renato Moicano, Cody Durden, and Cory McKenna
Cole Shelton - March 15, 2022
The 71st episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC London and we also catch up with two fighters. We’re first joined by sixth-ranked UFC welterweight, Stephen Thompson (2:03). UFC lightweight, Renato Moicano (21:57) then joins the show. UFC flyweight, Cody Durden (41:18) stops by. Closing out the program is UFC strawweight, Cory McKenna (51:43).
Michael Bisping unhappy with lack of corner stoppages in MMA: "There could be lifelong injuries"
Josh Evanoff - March 10, 2022
Michael Bisping has given his opinion on the lack of corner stoppages in MMA. ‘The Count’ was on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani to discuss a variety of topics. One that came up was last weekend’s UFC 272 bout between Rafael dos Anjos and Renato Moicano. The fight came under a lot of scrutiny stemming from the amount of punishment that the latter was taking. Both the referee and Moicano’s corner come under heavy criticism.
Renato Moicano "thankful" the ref didn't stop UFC 272 fight against Rafael dos Anjos: "I would not know what I'm made of"
Cole Shelton - March 8, 2022
Renato Moicano is glad Marc Goddard didn’t stop his UFC 272 fight against Rafael dos Anjos. After the third and fourth round, many fans and even Michael Bisping on the commentary thought the fight should’ve been stopped. Moicano was down four rounds to dos Anjos and was taking unnecessary punishment but Goddard decided to allow the fight to continue which the Brazilian is thankful for.
Renato Moicano issues statement following war with Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272
Christopher Taylor - March 6, 2022
Renato Moicano has issued a statement following his war with Rafael dos Anjos in tonight’s UFC 272 co-main event. Moicano (16-5-1 MMA) stepped on short notice to replace Rafael Fiziev against Rafael dos Anjos (31-13 MMA) in a 160lbs catchweight contest this evening.
Renato Moicano has verbally agreed to step in on four days’ notice and fight Rafael dos Anjos at UFC 272
Susan Cox - March 1, 2022
Renato Moicano (16-4 MMA) has verbally agreed to step in on four days’ notice to fight Rafael dos Anjoys (30-13 MMA) at UFC 272 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada this coming weekend, Saturday March 5, 2022. It was to be Rafael dos Anjoys vs Rafael Fiziev (11-1 MMA) at UFC 272 Co-main event, but Fizievs’ manager texted Ariel Helwani who confirmed the 11th-ranked lightweight was out of the bout due to testing positive for COVID-19. Rafael Fiziev then took to social media to confirm the news.
Renato Moicano eyes main event fight against Bobby Green or Brad Riddell after UFC 271 win
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2022
Renato Moicano has his eyes on two possible opponents for his next fight after submitting Alexander Hernandez at UFC 271. Moicano had success on the feet and appeared to rock Hernandez and ended up getting ahold of his back and submitting Hernandez. It was the first time Hernandez was submitted in his career and the Brazilian says he is very happy with his performance.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 68 with Renato Moicano, Terrance McKinney, and Micheal Gillmore
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2022
The 68th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 49 as well as recapping UFC 271. We were supposed to be joined by Beneil Dariush but he was forced out of the bout due to an injury. We’re first joined by UFC lightweight Renato Moicano (1:40) to recap his UFC 271 win over Alexander Hernandez. UFC lightweight Terrance McKinney (13:45) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC welterweight, Micheal Gillmore (23:07).
Alex Hernandez reflects on tough loss to Renato Moicano at UFC 271: “May the Charles Oliveira Gods grant me wisdom”
Harry Kettle - February 17, 2022
UFC lightweight Alex Hernandez has taken the time to reflect on a tough loss to Renato Moicano at UFC 271. In the lead-up to fight night on Saturday, the biggest concern for Alex Hernandez was his placement on the card. Then, when the second round of his bout with Renato Moicano got underway, he had a whole host of other problems to deal with as he was beaten from pillar to post by the Brazilian before being submitted.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 66 with Robert Whittaker, Renato Moicano, Roxanne Modafferi, Kyler Phillips, and Jared Vanderaa
Cole Shelton - February 8, 2022
The 66th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC 271. We’re first joined by one-half of the main event in the top-ranked middleweight contender and former middleweight champion, Robert Whittaker (2:53). UFC lightweight, Renato Moicano (15:35) then stops by. 12th-ranked women’s flyweight, Roxanne Modafferi (28:06) joins the show. UFC bantamweight, Kyler Phillips (38:30) then comes on. Closing out the show is UFC heavyweight, Jared Vanderaa (49:28).
Renato Moicano plans to prove he belongs among lightweight best with win over Jai Herbert
Cole Shelton - June 23, 2021
Renato Moicano was hoping to get some ranked opponents when he moved up to lightweight, but that hasn’t happened. The Brazilian was a top-10 featherweight but when he moved up he fought Damir Hadzovic and won by submission. In his next fight, he suffered a TKO loss to Rafael Fiziev. He will now face Jai Herbert at UFC Vegas 30.
Just Scrap Radio Ep. 42 with Artem Lobov, Tim Johnson, Renato Moicano, and Ike Villanueva
Cole Shelton - June 22, 2021
The 42nd episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN with Cole Shelton is here ahead of UFC Vegas 30 and Bellator 261. We’re first joined by former UFC featherweight and now BKFC fighter Artem Lobov (3:13). Next, Bellator heavyweight Tim Johnson (25:23) comes on. UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano (37:15) joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC heavyweight Ike Villanueva (51:11).
Renato Moicano reveals three ranked fighters turned him down, looking to "put on a show" against Rafael Fiziev
Cole Shelton - December 9, 2020
Renato Moicano thought he would be fighting a ranked opponent at UFC 256. Moicano was a perennial contender at featherweight and was one win away from getting a title shot at 145-pounds. However, he suffered back-to-back knockout losses to Jose Aldo and Korean Zombie which triggered a move to lightweight.
Renato Moicano forced to withdraw from planned Magomed Mustafaev bout on Fight Island
Harry Kettle - September 16, 2020
Renato Moicano has been forced to pull out of his planned Fight Island bout against Magomed Mustafaev, Ag Fight reports. Moicano made a successful transition up to lightweight back in March when he was able to submit Damir Hadžović in just 44 seconds over in Brazil. He was initially set to square off with Mustafaev on October 17, who has won three of his five UFC bouts thus far, but it now appears as if that’s no longer happening.
Renato Moicano disappointed with his behavior after UFC Brasilia, eyes Felder or Iaquinta next
Cole Shelton - March 24, 2020
Renato Moicano isn’t pleased with the way he handled himself following his win at UFC Brasilia. Moicano was moving up to lightweight after back-to-back losses and quickly submitted Damir Hazdovic in under a minute. Following the win, you could hear the Brazilain complaining on the broadcast as he wanted to fight longer given he was at home and wanted to really see how his body would do at lightweight.