While Benoit Saint-Denis announced that he would make his return to UFC Paris 2024, the identity of his opponent is starting to become clearer: Renato Moicano, number 10 in the lightweight category.
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Coming off a loss to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299, Benoit Saint-Denis announced it: he will be making his return to the map of theUFC Paris 2024on September 28th. While the name of his potential opponent for the event has been the subject of many rumors, with the names of Charles Oliveira and Dan Hooker being notably put forward, another athlete stands out to face the “God of War”: Renato Moicano.
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Benoit Saint-Denis vs Renato Moicano targeted for UFC Paris
According to information revealed by MMA Fighting, the UFC is currently working on organizing the fight between Benoit Saint-Denis and Renato Moicano in Paris on September 28. According to the American media, Both athletes have verbally agreed to compete on this date.There are still some contractual details to be worked out before the fight is officially announced by the UFC.
But in the event that the fight takes place, the official announcement should not take long to be made. In fact, the UFC Paris 2024 ticket office opens from July 3. Generally, the American organization formalizes some very big fights of the event just before the ticketing launch. The Saint-Denis vs Moicano duel could thus be made official soon. Especially since BSD recently teased a big upcoming announcement.
A fighter ahead in the rankings
Current number 10 in the lightweight categoryRenato Moicano is a very experienced fighter. In the UFC since 2014, the 35-year-old athlete first played in the -66 kg category before establishing himself in the lightweight category. Possessing a solid record of 19 victories for 5 defeats and 1 drawthe Brazilian has a special profile.
Danger on the ground, he who counts 10 submission wins in his careerMoicano is much less standing with only one victory per WHO/WHO. BSD having proven his level in grappling and leaving some openings standing, the Brazilian thus has all the perfect profile for the former member of the special forces.
