Paris hosts a UFC Fight Night for a third consecutive year at the Accor Arena as it arguably claims one of the greatest fan atmospheres in the organisation's history. The Main Event showcases a Lightweight bout between the #11 contender, Renato Moicano, and #12 contender, Benoit Saint-Denis. Here is everything you need to know before the organised violence in France begins.
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Renato Moicano last fought at UFC 300 where he would earn a first knockout win in his MMA career, defeating Jalin Turner by second-round TKO.
Money Moicano is currently on a three-fight winning streak, beating Brad Riddell by first-round submission at UFC 281 and Drew Dober by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 85, before his monumental win at the UFC's most prestigious event.
The Brasilia-born fighter is a dangerous submission artist, defeating 10 of his 19 opponents by submission with six of those being in the biggest MMA organisation.
If the Brazilian is successful in enemy territory, he will maintain his contender's spot at #11 in the Lightweight rankings and most likely face a top 10 fighter in his next bout.
Benoit Saint-Denis was unfortunate in his last bout when he suffered his first stoppage loss in MMA, losing by second-round knockout to Dustin Poirier at UFC 299.
Before his loss, God of War was on a five-fight winning streak with three of those bouts ending by KO/TKO and two by submission. Two of those victories occurred in Paris, both ending by second-round TKO.
The Nimes-born mixed martial artist has a 100% finish rate in MMA with four of his victories ending by KO/TKO and nine by submission.
The #12 Lightweight contender has a chance of redemption in his home country and could move up one spot in the Lightweight rankings if he stops his opponent in front of his home country.
other fights you should look out for
Nassourdine Imavov vs Brendan Allen - Imavov last fought at UFC Louisville where he would pick up the biggest win of his career, defeating Jared Cannonier by fourth-round TKO. The Sniper is unbeaten in three fights and is a danger on the feet with three of his last five wins ending by KO/TKO. The #4 Middleweight contender aims to maintain his ranking which could put him in position for title contention.
Allen just edged out a win in his last bout after defeating Chris Curtis by split decision at UFC Vegas 90. All In is currently on a seven-fight winning streak with five of his victories ending by submission as the South Carolina fighter is a big problem on the ground. The #8 Middleweight contender has a great chance to move up the 185-pound rankings and be one step away from a title shot.
William Gomis vs Joanderson Brito - Gomis fought last year at UFC Paris where he picked up a third-round TKO win against Yanis Ghemmouri. The Jaguar is on an 11-fight winning streak with his last three triumphs happening in the UFC, two of those have happened in Paris. The Frenchman seems to have a lot of success when he fights in front of his home country as he looks to continue his wonderful run in the organisation.
Brito made his PPV debut in his last fight where he secured a second-round TKO (Doctor's Stoppage) victory over Jack Shore at UFC 301. Tubarao is currently on a five-fight winning streak with all of those bouts ending by KO/TKO or submission. The Brazilian Featherweight has a great opportunity to win in enemy territory which could put him in contention for a place in the 145-pound rankings.
Kevin Jousset vs Bryan Battle - Jousset has fought and won twice in the UFC, defeating Kiefer Crosbie by first-round on his debut at UFC 293 and Song Kenan by unanimous decision at UFC Vegas 83. The Frenchman is more of a danger on the feet than on the ground with five of his 10 MMA triumphs ending by KO/TKO. The Gap-born mixed martial artist will aim to keep impressing the UFC community as he tries to remain undefeated in the organisation.
Battle had a surprising end to his last fight at UFC Vegas 88 when the result was ruled as a no contest against Ange Loosa. The Butcher rarely likes to take fights to the distance with nine of his 11 victories ending in a stoppage, three by KO/TKO and six by submission. The Missouri fighter will try and continue his good run in the UFC as he currently stands with eight fights in the UFC, six ending victoriously.
Written by Charlie Oxtoby
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