Following the buzz from UFC Noche, it’s hard for other events to match that level of excitement. Yet, the hype is building for UFC’s upcoming French event, which will be the promotion’s third venture into France. The company’s lightweight stars, Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis, are set to face off against each other in this exciting French event. To get a clearer picture of what each fighter brings to the table ahead of their matchup, let’s compare Moicano and Saint-Denis.
Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Records, Nationality and Title Wins
Starting with Renato Moicano, he hails from Brazil—a nation famous for its wealth of MMA talent. Currently, the Brazilian has an impressive career record of 19 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. He’s currently riding a 4-fight win streak, showing a solid resurgence in his career. Known for his exceptional Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and well-rounded skills, Moicano is ranked 11th in the lightweight division.
The 35-year-old Brazilian is steadily climbing the ranks, with his sights set on a title shot. Moicano has expressed that he can’t afford to lose, suggesting the importance of each fight as he pushes towards the championship.
On the other side, Saint-Denis, 28, who will be fighting in his homeland at UFC Paris, holds a career record of 13 wins and 2 losses. Once a serious threat in the lightweight division, Saint-Denis is working to rebuild his momentum after a knockout loss to Dustin Poirier.
Despite this setback, he previously earned attention with a notable 5-fight winning streak, all of which were finishes. Currently ranked 12th, Saint-Denis is determined to bounce back strongly and make a statement in his upcoming fight.
Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Knockout Rate, Height, and Net Worth
Expanding on their finishing abilities, both fighters have notable records with KOs and submissions. Money, with 19 career wins, has secured 10 victories by submission and 1 by knockout, giving him a finishing rate of approximately 57.9%. On the other hand, BSD, who has 13 career wins, has achieved 4 knockouts and 9 submissions, maintaining a 100% finish rate. While there is a significant gap in their finishing rates, both fighters stand at the same height of 1.8 meters.
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Now, onto Moicano’s favorite part: money. The Brazilian fighter currently has an estimated net worth of $2 million, with approximately $600,000 earned from his MMA career. In contrast, Benoit Saint-Denis has a reported net worth of $200,000. As he’s still early in his career, Saint-Denis is poised to climb the ranks and increase his earnings with each fight.
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