The UFC was in Paris, France for a strong UFC Paris card on Saturday which noticed a battle of top-15 lightweights as Renato Moicano took on Benoit Saint-Denis.
In the principle occasion, Moicano was going into enemy territory and entered the bout on a four-fight profitable streak. Saint-Denis, in the meantime, was coming off a stoppage loss to Dustin Poirier again in March.
In the end, it was Moicano who received by second-round TKO physician stoppage as he busted up Saint-Denis within the first spherical. It was a dominating efficiency. Following UFC Paris, here’s what I feel ought to be subsequent for fighters concerned in the principle occasion.
Renato Moicano
Renato Moicano proved he’s a legit title contender at light-weight as he dominated Benoit Saint-Denis en path to the win. The Brazilian took Saint-Denis down early and he landed heavy ground-and-pound to bust up Saint-Denis’ face. After extra injury within the second spherical, his eye was utterly shut and the physician stopped the struggle.
Following the win, Moicano may get a top-five opponent subsequent and be a win or two away from a title shot. One struggle that ought to occur is a Struggle Night time predominant occasion towards Dan Hooker in early 2025. The lead-up to the struggle could be stuffed with trash discuss. The winner may cement themselves because the No. 1 contender.
Benoit Saint-Denis
Benoit Saint-Denis regarded like he was a future title contender however is now on a two-fight dropping streak. The Frenchman was dominated towards Renato Moicano as he had nothing for the Brazilian from the get-go. Though he did have success within the second spherical, his eye was shut and he couldn’t proceed.
Following the loss, Saint-Denis will want a step down in competitors as he appears to rebuild himself. An unranked opponent could possibly be subsequent and one logical opponent is to face Diego Ferreira. The Brazilian is a former top-15 fighter who’s coming off a win over Mateusz Rebecki. It’s an opportunity to see which fighter deserves a top-15 spot.
