A pair of top-15 lightweights will headline UFC Fight Night 243 when [autotag]Renato Moicano[/autotag] takes on [autotag]Benoit Saint Denis[/autotag].
Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis preview
Moicano (19-5-1 MMA, 11-5 UFC) taken things up a notch in his career as he’s on a three-fight winning streak, which includes a recent TKO victory over Jalin Turner in April at UFC 300. Moicano has won five of his most recent six bouts, with the lone loss in that stretch a decision to Rafael dos Anjos on short notice.
A native of Paris, UFC Fight Night 243 will be a homecoming fight for Saint-Denis (13-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) as he headlines a UFC event for the first time. He looks to bounce back from a knockout loss against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299 in March. That defeat snapped a five-fight winning streak entirely of finishes.
Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis odds
Despite their recent results, Saint Denis is getting respect from oddsmakers, who have listed him as a -245 favorite over +186 underdog Moicano, via FanDuel.
How to watch Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis at UFC Fight Night 243
- When: Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
- Where: Accor Arena, Paris, France
- Broadcast/streaming: ESPN+
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