R. Moicano will play in UFC Brasilia, in March. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook RenatoMoicano
The Brazilian Renato Moicano He already has a date to debut in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). The fighter is scheduled to face Damir Hadzović in one of the fights UFC Brasilia, on March 14th. The information was released this Thursday afternoon (16), by 'Combate'.
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Aiming to regain prestige within Ultimate and recover from two tough knockouts suffered in his last appearances, Moicano will have the chance to perform in front of his audience in the first event hosted in Brazil in 2020.
Renato, who was once close to becoming the challenger in the featherweight division (up to 65,7kg), ended up seeing the opportunity slip through his fingers after losing to José Aldo and subsequently to the 'Korean zombie'. The fight against Damir will serve as a fresh start for the athlete within the company and a chance to enter the radar of the category dominated by Khabib Nurmagomedov.
At 30 years old, the athlete, who will fight in his hometown, has made 16 appearances as a professional in MMA, having won 13 victories and suffered three setbacks.
Responsible for trying to ruin the Brazilian's party, Hadzovic, 33, is also trying to win again for the company. The combatant comes from defeat to Christos Giagos in combat that took place in June. With 18 fights in his record, the Bosnian triumphed on 13 occasions and was beaten five times.
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