Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint-Denis: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Frenchman Benoit Saint-Denis is the favorite to win his main event clash against Brazilian Renato Moicano at the Accor Arena in Paris for UFC Fight Night 243. The Frenchman would fight in Paris for the third straight year, seeking to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 300. Renato Moicano comes into the bout on a three-fight, having relocated back to 155 pounds. Fans should expect a barn-burner from two exciting lightweights who like to battle and finish their opponents.

MMA: UFC Lightweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: Accor Arena, Paris, France

Date: 29.09.2024 00:30

Veteran Brazilian Renato Moicano is unbeaten at lightweight, having moved up from featherweight, where he competed for over a decade. The 35-year-old is just outside the top ten places in the division, and a win here will vaunt him into the top ten. “Money Moicano” is on a three-fight streak and already 2-0 this year with a decision and second-round TKO of Drew Dober and Jalin Turner, respectively. Moicano has fought five times at lightweight with four finishes. He faced adversity early on against Turner at UFC 300, overcoming a knockdown at the end of round one to win by pound and ground in the second.

• Age: 35
• Height: 5’11”
• Weight: 155lbs (71kg)
• Reach: 72”
• Record: 19-5-1 (Draw)

“God of War” saw his five-win streak derailed by Justin Poirier at UFC 299 last March when the Southpaw was handed a second-round knockout loss. An action-oriented fighter, Benoit Saint-Denis can strike and wrestle. He uses his striking to box opponents into a corner before finishing with submission moves. The former French army special-forces paratrooper has won accolades for his striking and striking accuracy in the UFC lightweight class. He has finished his last five opponents.

• Age: 28
• Height: 5’11’’
• Reach: 73”
• Weight: 155lbs (71kg)
• Record: 13-2-1

Renato Moicano is a 2.95 underdog on Betway which lists a KO by Benoit Saint-Denis at 2.10 odds. Over 1.5 is available at 1.64 odds with the under priced at 2.25 on 1XBET. Over 2.5 is priced at 2.35 on Bet365 which lists over 3.5 at 3.15 odds. Read more here.