Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1989)
Renato Alves Carneiro (born May 21, 1989), known as Renato Moicano , is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist . He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional MMA competitor since 2010, Moicano made a name for himself fighting all over his home country of Brazil, and is the former interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Champion. As of October 29, 2024, he is #10 in the UFC lightweight rankings .[ 8]
Background
Born in Brazil, Carneiro started training judo at the age of eight.[ 9] He attended university in order to become a lawyer, but dropped out after two years to pursue a career in mixed martial arts.[ 9]
On an interview, Moicano stated that his nickname "Moicano" means mohawk in Portuguese and that the nickname was given to him when he had a mohawk while training in Brazilian jiu-jitsu .[ 10]
Mixed martial arts career
After an undefeated professional record in eight fights, Moicano faced Ismael Bonfim for the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship . He won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.[ 11]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
On December 12, 2014, it was announced that Moicano signed with the UFC ,[ 12] and was scheduled to replace Rony Jason against Tom Niinimäki on 10 days notice at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway .[ 13] He won the fight via rear naked choke submission in the second round.[ 14]
Moicano later was scheduled to fight Mirsad Bektic on May 30, 2015, at UFC Fight Night: Condit vs. Alves ,[ 15] but he was pulled from the bout due to injury and replaced by Lucas Martins .[ 16]
On March 14, 2016, it was announced that Moicano would face Zubaira Tukhugov at UFC 198 .[ 17] for his second UFC appearance. He was the underdog to the fight but won via split decision.[ 18]
Moicano was expected to face Mike De La Torre on September 24, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 95 ,[ 19] but was forced to pull out with injury and was replaced on short notice by Godofredo Pepey .[ 20]
For his third fight, Moicano faced Jeremy Stephens on April 15, 2017, at UFC on Fox 24 .[ 21] He won the fight by split decision.[ 22]
Moicano faced Brian Ortega on July 29, 2017, at UFC 214 .[ 23] He lost the fight via guillotine choke submission in the third round.[ 24] This fight earned Fight of the Night bonus.[ 25] After the fight with Ortega, Moicano moved from Brazil to United States in order to train at the American Top Team.[ 4]
Moicano faced Calvin Kattar on April 7, 2018, at UFC 223 .[ 26] He won the fight by unanimous decision.[ 27]
Moicano faced Cub Swanson on August 4, 2018, at UFC 227 .[ 28] He won the fight via a rear naked choke submission.[ 29] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.[ 30]
Moicano was scheduled to face Mirsad Bektic on December 8, 2018, at UFC 231 ; however, it was reported on 15 November 2018 that Bektic was forced to pull out of the bout due to an undisclosed injury and the bout was cancelled.[ 31]
Moicano faced José Aldo on February 2, 2019, in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 144 .[ 32] He lost the fight via TKO in the second round.[ 33]
Moicano faced Chan Sung Jung on June 22, 2019, in the main event at UFC on ESPN+ 12 .[ 34] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[ 35]
Moicano faced Damir Hadžović in a lightweight bout on March 14, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 170 .[ 36] He won the fight via a rear naked choke submission in round one.[ 37]
Moicano was scheduled to face Magomed Mustafaev on October 18, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 180 .[ 38] However, Moicano pulled out of the fight in mid-September for undisclosed reasons.[ 39] Two weeks later, it was reported that Moicano was scheduled to face Rafael Fiziev on November 28, 2020, at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark .[ 40] In turn, Moicano pulled out on November 28 after testing positive for COVID-19 and the bout was rescheduled for UFC 256 .[ 41] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.[ 42]
Moicano faced Jai Herbert on June 26, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 190 .[ 43] He won the fight via a rear naked choke in round two.[ 44]
Moicano faced Alexander Hernandez on February 12, 2022, at UFC 271 .[ 45] He won the bout via rear naked choke in the second round.[ 46]
Moicano was tabbed as a short notice replacement for Rafael Fiziev and faced Rafael dos Anjos on March 5, 2022, at UFC 272 . The bout was contested at a catchweight of 160 pounds.[ 47] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[ 48]
Moicano faced Brad Riddell on November 12, 2022, at UFC 281 .[ 49] He won the bout via a rear naked choke in the first round.[ 50]
Moicano was scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan on April 29, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Song vs. Simón .[ 51] However, Moicano withdrew due to an injury.[ 52]
Moicano faced Drew Dober on February 3, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 235 .[ 53] Despite having his face cut open in the second round, Moicano had a significant amount of top-position control time which helped him win the bout by unanimous decision.[ 54]
Moicano faced Jalin Turner on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300 .[ 55] After being knocked down at the end of the first round, Moicano rallied back and won the bout by technical knockout as a result of ground-and-pound.[ 56]
Moicano faced Benoît Saint Denis in the main event on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243 .[ 57] He won the fight by technical knockout due to doctor stoppage at the end of the second round as a result of damage done to Saint Denis' right eye.[ 58]
Moicano is scheduled to face Beneil Dariush on January 18, 2025 at UFC 311 .[ 59]
Professional grappling career
Moicano defeated Chase Hooper via unanimous decision at Fury Pro Grappling 3 on December 30, 2021.[ 60]
Moicano faced Cristian Guzman in the co-main event of UFC Fight Pass Invitational 7 on May 15, 2024.[ 61] He won the match on points.[ 62]
Personal life
Moicano and his wife have a son (born 2020).[ 63] Moicano started referring to himself as "Money" in November 2022 after his UFC 281 post-fight speech.[ 64] [ 65]
Moicano has attracted significant attention for his outspoken support of Austrian Economics , particularly within libertarian circles. Following his rise in the UFC, Moicano began to use his platform to promote ideas of economic freedom and sound money , frequently referencing the works of Austrian economist Ludwig von Mises . In an interview, Moicano encouraged his fans to read Mises, believing that an understanding of Austrian Economics is vital for defending individual liberty and combating the effects of inflation caused by government overreach.[ 66] [ 67] His advocacy for Bitcoin as a means to protect against state-driven inflation was highlighted by Fox Business in 2024, where Moicano framed cryptocurrency as a safeguard against financial instability.[ 68]
Championships and achievements
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
26 matches
20 wins
5 losses
By knockout
2
3
By submission
10
1
By decision
8
1
Draws
1
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
20–5–1
Benoît Saint Denis
TKO (doctor stoppage)
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis
September 28, 2024
2
5:00
Paris , France
Win
19–5–1
Jalin Turner
TKO (elbows and punches)
UFC 300
April 13, 2024
2
4:11
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
18–5–1
Drew Dober
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Dolidze vs. Imavov
February 3, 2024
3
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
17–5–1
Brad Riddell
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 281
November 13, 2022
1
3:20
New York City, New York , United States
Loss
16–5–1
Rafael dos Anjos
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 272
March 5, 2022
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Catchweight (160 lb) bout.
Win
16–4–1
Alexander Hernandez
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 271
February 12, 2022
2
1:23
Houston, Texas , United States
Win
15–4–1
Jai Herbert
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Volkov
June 26, 2021
2
4:36
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Loss
14–4–1
Rafael Fiziev
KO (punches)
UFC 256
December 12, 2020
1
4:05
Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
Win
14–3–1
Damir Hadžović
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Lee vs. Oliveira
March 14, 2020
1
0:44
Brasília , Brazil
Lightweight debut.
Loss
13–3–1
Jung Chan-sung
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie
June 22, 2019
1
0:58
Greenville, South Carolina , United States
Loss
13–2–1
José Aldo
TKO (punches)
UFC Fight Night: Assunção vs. Moraes 2
February 2, 2019
2
0:44
Fortaleza , Brazil
Win
13–1–1
Cub Swanson
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC 227
August 4, 2018
1
4:15
Los Angeles, California , United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
12–1–1
Calvin Kattar
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 223
April 7, 2018
3
5:00
Brooklyn, New York , United States
Loss
11–1–1
Brian Ortega
Submission (guillotine choke)
UFC 214
July 29, 2017
3
2:59
Anaheim, California , United States
Fight of the Night.
Win
11–0–1
Jeremy Stephens
Decision (split)
UFC on Fox: Johnson vs. Reis
April 15, 2017
3
5:00
Kansas City, Missouri , United States
Win
10–0–1
Zubaira Tukhugov
Decision (split)
UFC 198
May 14, 2016
3
5:00
Curitiba , Brazil
Win
9–0–1
Tom Niinimäki
Submission (rear-naked choke)
UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway
December 20, 2014
2
3:30
Barueri , Brazil
Win
8–0–1
Ismael Bonfim
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Jungle Fight 71
July 19, 2014
1
2:59
São Paulo , Brazil
Won the interim Jungle Fight Featherweight Championship.
Win
7–0–1
Nilson Pereira
Decision (unanimous)
Jungle Fight 55
July 20, 2013
3
5:00
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Win
6–0–1
Mauro Chaulet
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Jungle Fight 50
May 6, 2013
2
2:53
Novo Hamburgo , Brazil
Draw
5–0–1
Felipe Froes
Draw (majority)
Shooto Brazil 36
November 23, 2012
3
5:00
Brasília , Brazil
Win
5–0
Iliarde Santos
Decision (unanimous)
Jungle Fight 29
June 25, 2011
3
5:00
Serra , Brazil
Win
4–0
João Luiz Nogueira
Decision (unanimous)
Jungle Fight 25
February 19, 2011
3
5:00
Vila Velha , Brazil
Win
3–0
Eduardo Felipe
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Jungle Fight 24
December 18, 2010
2
2:49
Rio de Janeiro , Brazil
Win
2–0
João Paulo Rodrigues
Decision (unanimous)
Jungle Fight 21
July 31, 2010
3
5:00
Natal , Brazil
Win
1–0
Alexandre Almeida
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Jungle Fight 18
May 20, 2010
3
1:56
São Paulo , Brazil
[ 73]
Submission grappling record
See also
Notes
References
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