Tag: Renato Moicano

UFC 214 Bonuses: Jon Jones & Volkan Oezdemir Nab $50,000

The UFC 214 bonuses have been revealed. Last night (July 29), UFC 214 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card aired live on pay-per-view, while the prelims were seen on FXX and UFC Fight Pass. The main event saw Jon Jones knock out Daniel Cormier to become the new light heavyweight champion. […]

The UFC 214 bonuses have been revealed. Last night (July 29), UFC 214 took place inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The main card aired live on pay-per-view, while the prelims were seen on FXX and UFC Fight Pass. The main event saw Jon Jones knock out Daniel Cormier to become the new light heavyweight champion. […]

UFC 214 Highlights: Brian Ortega Chokes Renato Moicano

Brian Ortega remains unbeaten after a thrilling finish in Anaheim. Ortega took on Renato Moicano last night (July 29) inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The bout was part of the FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. Ortega sunk in a guillotine choke to force the tap in the third round. With the victory, Ortega […]

Brian Ortega remains unbeaten after a thrilling finish in Anaheim. Ortega took on Renato Moicano last night (July 29) inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The bout was part of the FXX portion of the UFC 214 prelims. Ortega sunk in a guillotine choke to force the tap in the third round. With the victory, Ortega […]

Renato Moicano: ‘I Think Conor McGregor is F*cking Awesome’

Renato Moicano is showing his support for Conor McGregor. Opinions vary on McGregor throughout combat sports. Some think “Notorious” is a genius who uses his trash talking ability to reach heights never before seen. Others feel his brash attitude is unbearable. Tonight (July 29), Moicano will take on Brian Ortega on the UFC 214 prelims. […]

Renato Moicano is showing his support for Conor McGregor. Opinions vary on McGregor throughout combat sports. Some think “Notorious” is a genius who uses his trash talking ability to reach heights never before seen. Others feel his brash attitude is unbearable. Tonight (July 29), Moicano will take on Brian Ortega on the UFC 214 prelims. […]

Unbeaten Featherweights Brian Ortega, Renato Moicano Set for UFC 214

A pair of unbeaten fighters with six career Octagon wins will square off at UFC 214, as Brian Ortega meets Renato Moicano. Ortega (11-0) hasn’t fought since last June when he knocked out Clay Guida. He had a planned fight with Hacran Dias in last October scrapped due to an injury. Moicano (11-0-1) scored a […]

A pair of unbeaten fighters with six career Octagon wins will square off at UFC 214, as Brian Ortega meets Renato Moicano. Ortega (11-0) hasn’t fought since last June when he knocked out Clay Guida. He had a planned fight with Hacran Dias in last October scrapped due to an injury. Moicano (11-0-1) scored a […]

Renato Moicano Wants Top Five Opponent, But Will Settle For Anyone

Coming off the biggest win of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, Renato Moicano believes he can reach a higher level. Moicano defeated Jeremy Stephens by split decision at UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City, Missouri. The win boosted Moicano to the 11th spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings. […]

Coming off the biggest win of his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career, Renato Moicano believes he can reach a higher level. Moicano defeated Jeremy Stephens by split decision at UFC on FOX 24 in Kansas City, Missouri. The win boosted Moicano to the 11th spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings. […]

Renato Moicano Outpoints Jeremy Stephens In Close Call

Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1). The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back

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Jeremy Stephens (25-14) couldn’t pull off a win against Renato Moicano (11-0-1).

The main card of the UFC on FOX 24 event began with a bout in the featherweight division. Stephens clashed with Moicano inside the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

The two got started trading leg kicks. Moicano went for a spinning back kick, but it was blocked. Stephens blocked a high kick, but was kept on his toes with leg kicks. A right hand found the mark for Moicano. As Moicano was backing up, Stephens landed a right hand. Moicano kept attacking the legs of his opponent and then scored a takedown. Stephens went for the arm as time expired.

At the start of the second stanza, “Lil Heathen” got hit with another leg kick. He went for a takedown himself, but wouldn’t get it. A right hand over the top connected for Moicano. More leg kicks were there for Moicano. Stephens started throwing more leg kicks of his own. A right hand landed for Stephens. “Lil Heathen” had Moicano backing up in round two.

Stephens opened the final frame with a leg kick. The two swung leather early. Moicano pushed his opponent against the fence and secured a takedown. Stephens was able to get back to his feet. A body kick was there for Moicano. Blood trickled down the nose of “Lil Heathen.” Stephens went for an uppercut, but missed. Moicano landed a combination. A leg kick was there for Stephens, but he ate a counter punch. The two exchanged strikes to end the fight.

Two of the three judges scored the fight for Moicano.

Final Result: Renato Moicano def. Jeremy Stephens via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

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