Tag: Renato Moicano

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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Jeremy Stephens vs. Renato Moicano Booked For UFC on FOX Event on April 15

Jeremy Stephens has got himself a fight. Stephens, who sits at the fifth spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings, will meet Renato Moicano (via UFC Tonight). The two 145-pounders are set to fight at a UFC on FOX event on April 15. UFC on FOX 24 takes place inside the Sprint […]

Jeremy Stephens has got himself a fight. Stephens, who sits at the fifth spot on the official Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) featherweight rankings, will meet Renato Moicano (via UFC Tonight). The two 145-pounders are set to fight at a UFC on FOX event on April 15. UFC on FOX 24 takes place inside the Sprint […]