Renato Moicano returns to the UFC with a dominant victory over Drew Dober, showcasing his grappling skills. Read the full article for a detailed recap of the fight and Moicano’s plans for the future.
| Round | Winner | Method | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Moicano | TKO | – |
| 2 | Moicano | Decision | – |
| 3 | Moicano | Decision | – |
Renato Moicano returned from a long layoff and picked up another impressive win after a grappling heavy performance helped him beat Drew Dober in the UFC Vegas 85 co-main event. Moicano turned to his takedowns after Dober connected with some stiff punches early in the opening round. Time after time, Moicano found a way to get inside and drag Dober to the canvas, which is where he inflicted the majority of his damage over three rounds. All three judges scored the fight 29-28 for Moicano as he secured his second win in a row overall in the UFC.
Renato Moicano made a triumphant return to the octagon after a lengthy layoff, showcasing his grappling skills to secure a dominant victory over Drew Dober in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 85.
Expecting a highly competitive battle, Moicano adjusted his strategy after absorbing some powerful punches from Dober in the opening round. Utilizing his takedowns effectively, Moicano repeatedly took Dober to the ground, where he inflicted significant damage throughout the three rounds.
The judges unanimously scored the fight 29-28 in favor of Moicano, marking his second consecutive win in the UFC.
Reflecting on the victory, Moicano expressed his respect for Dober, stating, ‘I am one of the biggest Drew Dober fans. I saw him knocking other people out. Today, I just beat the motherf******. Huge respect for Drew Dober.’
Dober wasted no time launching a barrage of heavy punches, finding his target on Moicano’s chin. In response, Moicano swiftly executed a takedown, landing on top of Dober and delivering relentless ground and pound.
Despite Dober’s attempts to escape, Moicano maintained control, landing short punches and elbows. The second round began with a similar pattern, as Moicano quickly secured another takedown, maintaining pressure on the ground.
Dober seized an opportunity to retaliate, securing a takedown of his own. However, a clash of heads during the exchange resulted in a deep cut above Moicano’s right eye, causing blood to stream down his face.
With five minutes remaining, Dober appeared fresher and attempted to capitalize on the feet with powerful strikes. Moicano, undeterred, countered with a straight punch that connected with Dober’s chin before executing another takedown.
Throughout the final round, Moicano continued to advance his position, delivering strikes from the top. Although he briefly achieved the mount, he settled into Dober’s half guard, relentlessly attacking the head and body with punches until the final bell.
After a year-long absence due to a knee injury, Moicano made a triumphant comeback, defeating the dangerous Dober. Looking ahead, he aims to climb further up the lightweight division and maintain an active schedule for the rest of 2024.
