Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano

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2Key stats ledof 7 compared3
17-8-1UFC record13-8
LightweightDivisionLightweight
1,008ELO rating: Dariush leads983
0Win streak: Level0
LLWLLLast 5 (old → new)WLLWL
47.1%Finish rate: Moicano leads69.2%
72"Reach: Level72"
5' 10"Height: Moicano leads5' 11"
37 yrsAge37 yrs
SouthpawStanceOrthodox
32.2Sig. strikes / fight: Moicano leads37.1
1.3Takedowns / fight: Dariush leads1.1

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking. Rates are per UFC bout with round-by-round stats.

They have met once

1Dariush leads the series0
  1. Dariush wonDecision - Unanimous · R3UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira · Jun 28, 2025

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How they win share of UFC wins

DariushSUBDEC
MoicanoSUBDEC
3 (17.6%)KO/TKO: Dariush leads2 (15.4%)
5 (29.4%)Submission: Moicano leads7 (53.8%)
9 (52.9%)Decision: Dariush leads4 (30.8%)

Common opponents (3)

Full breakdown

Striking career totals

836Sig. strikes landed: Dariush leads780
49.1%Strike accuracy: Moicano leads49.4%
7Knockdowns: Dariush leads2
505Head strikes: Moicano leads566
191Body strikes: Dariush leads80
140Leg strikes: Dariush leads134

Grappling career totals

33Takedowns landed: Dariush leads24
38.4%Takedown accuracy: Moicano leads42.1%
1h 30mControl time: Dariush leads0h 48m
12Sub. attempts: Dariush leads8
1Reversals: Level1

Career UFC bouts

26Fights: Dariush leads21
17Wins: Dariush leads13
8Losses: Level8
1Draws0
8Finishes: Moicano leads9
65.4%Win rate: Dariush leads61.9%
0Title fights: Moicano leads1
8Best win streak: Dariush leads4
1,214Peak ELO: Dariush leads1,081
180Days / fight: Dariush leads207
155 lbs.Weight155 lbs.

Fan ratings out of 10 · 1 / 3 ratings

6.9Overall: Moicano leads7.3
6.8Striking: Moicano leads7.3
7.6Grappling: Dariush leads7.5
7.3Wrestling: Level7.3
6.8Cardio: Moicano leads7.3
5.0Chin: Moicano leads7.0
7.1Power: Dariush leads7.0
7.6Excitement: Dariush leads7.2

Beneil Dariush vs Renato Moicano: Matchup Breakdown

Beneil Dariush is 17-8-1 in the Lightweight division with a 65.4% win rate. Renato Moicano is 13-8 at Lightweight, winning 61.9% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Beneil Dariush leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira on Jun 28, 2025, won by Beneil Dariush by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Beneil Dariush holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,008 to 983. Career peaks are 1,214 for Beneil Dariush and 1,081 for Renato Moicano. Beneil Dariush has 3 KO/TKO and 5 submission wins from 17 victories, a 47.1% finish rate. Renato Moicano has 2 KO/TKO and 7 submission wins, finishing 69.2% of the time.

Beneil Dariush stands 5' 10" with a reach of 72" and fights southpaw. Renato Moicano is 5' 11" with a reach of 72", orthodox. Their reach is identical. Beneil Dariush is 37, Renato Moicano is 37.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Beneil Dariush has landed 836 significant strikes at 49.1% accuracy with 33 takedowns and 1h 30m of control time. Renato Moicano has landed 780 at 49.4% with 24 takedowns and 0h 48m of control.

Beneil Dariush has 0 title fights (0 won) against 1 (0 won) for Renato Moicano. They share 3 common opponents: Benoit Saint Denis, Drew Dober, Alexander Hernandez.

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Have Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano fought before?

Yes. Beneil Dariush and Renato Moicano have fought once in the UFC. Beneil Dariush won by unanimous decision at UFC 317: Topuria vs. Oliveira on June 28, 2025.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Beneil Dariush or Renato Moicano?

Beneil Dariush has more UFC wins: 17 to 13. Beneil Dariush's UFC record is 17-8-1; Renato Moicano's is 13-8.

KO/TKO wins: Beneil Dariush 3, Renato Moicano 2. Submission wins: Beneil Dariush 5, Renato Moicano 7.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Beneil Dariush or Renato Moicano?

Renato Moicano is taller at 5'11", to Beneil Dariush's 5'10" (1 inch). Both have a 72-inch reach.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.