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Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano
Born Renato Carneiro
(1989-05-21) May 21, 1989 (age 27)
Brasília, Brazil
Nationality Brazilian
Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
Division Featherweight
Reach 72 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Brasília, Brazil
Team Constrictor Team
Years active 2010–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 10
By submission 5
By decision 5
Losses 0
Draws 1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Renato Carneiro (born May 21, 1989), professionally known as Renato Moicano, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who competes in the featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Moicano made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil. He is a former interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion.

After an undefeated professional record in 8 fights, Moicano faced Ismael Bonfim for the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship. He won the fight via submission in the first round.

On December 12, 2014 it was announced that Moicano signed with the UFC, and was scheduled to replace Rony Jason against Tom Niinimäki on 10 days notice at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway. He won the fight via submission in the second round.

Moicano later was scheduled to fight Mirsad Bektic on May 30, 2015 at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves, but he pulled off the bout due to an injury and was replaced by Lucas Martins.

On March 14, 2016 it was announced that Moicano would face Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC 198. He won the fight via split decision.

Moicano was expected to face Mike De La Torre on September 24, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 95, but was forced to pull out with injury and was replaced on short notice by Godofredo Pepey.

Moicano is expected to face Jeremy Stephens on April 15, 2017 at UFC on Fox 24.


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