UFC Fight Night Paris: Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis: Full card highlights and best moments from the night
The UFC returned to Paris for the third consecutive year with an exciting card headlined by Renato Moicano and Benoit Saint-Denis' lightweight bout. In the co-main event, Nassourdine Imavov faced Brendan Allen at middleweight.
The main event saw Moicano emerge victorious, securing a TKO win over Saint-Denis. Both fighters showcased their striking skills and engaged in a thrilling back-and-forth battle.
In the co-main event, Imavov dominated Allen, securing a unanimous decision victory. Check out some of the highlights from the fight night below.
Fares Ziam defeated Matt Frevola to open the UFC Fight Night Paris main card
Fares Ziam put on a dominant performance at UFC Fight Night: Paris, earning a stunning knockout victory over Matt Frevola. The 27-year-old French fighter showcased his skills throughout the fight, outstriking Frevola and controlling the pace.
In the third round, Ziam landed a perfectly timed knee to Frevola's jaw, sending him to the canvas. The knockout was immediate, and the crowd at Accor Arena erupted in cheers.
Check out some of the fight highlights below:
The first round saw some impressive striking from Ziam:
Ziam attempted a submission in the second round:
In the final moments of the third round, the Frenchman unleashed a powerful knee strike that sent Fervolla crashing to the canvas:
Morgan Charrière defeated Gabriel Miranda via knockout
Morgan Charrière continued his impressive run in the UFC with a devastating knockout victory over Gabriel Miranda at UFC Fight Night: Paris. The French fighter, known for his aggressive fighting style, secured the win with a powerful left hook in the second round.
Charrière, who is now 2-1 in the UFC, has quickly become a fan favorite in France. His previous victory, a split decision win over Chepe Mariscal, earned him a Fight of the Night bonus. The 28-year-old's recent success has solidified his position as a rising star in the lightweight division.
Check out some of the fight highlights below:
At the start of the second round, 'The Last Pirate' landed a big left hand to knock out his opponent:
Bryan Battle secured a TKO win over Kevin Jousset
Bryan Battle put on a dominant performance at UFC Fight Night: Paris, defeating Kevin Jousset in the second round via TKO. The victory extends Battle's winning streak to four in the welterweight division.
Battle, a former 'TUF 29' middleweight tournament winner, showcased his striking prowess throughout the fight. He controlled the pace and landed numerous significant strikes, ultimately forcing Jousset to succumb to a barrage of punches.
Check out some of the video highlights below:
The opening round saw some impressive striking exchanges from both fighters:
The second round was an intense battle that almost ended the fight:
The final moments saw some incredible striking exchanges from both fighters:
Check out the stoppage below:
William Gomis defeated Joanderson Brito via split decision
William Gomis and Joanderson Brito engaged in a thrilling featherweight matchup on Saturday night, ultimately resulting in a split-decision victory for Gomis.
Brito, known for his aggressive fighting style, applied constant pressure throughout the fight. However, Gomis demonstrated his resilience and skill, landing effective strikes and defending against Brito's attacks. The grappling exchanges were also closely contested, with both fighters showcasing their abilities on the ground.
In the end, it was Gomis who secured the victory, earning a split decision from the judges. The win extends Gomis' undefeated record in the UFC to 4-0 and solidifies his position as a rising star in the featherweight division.
Check out some of the fight highlights below:
Nassourdine Imavov secures unanimous decision win over Brendan Allen at the UFC Fight Night Paris co-main event
Nassourdine Imavov continued his rise up the middleweight rankings with a unanimous decision victory over Brendan Allen in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night: Paris. The fight was a competitive back-and-forth affair, with both fighters having their moments.
Imavov controlled the early portion of the fight, taking Allen down and landing some ground strikes. However, Allen was able to reverse the position and control Imavov on the ground in the second round. The third round was crucial, and Imavov was able to dominate the striking exchanges, landing cleaner punches and staying on top.
The judges ultimately awarded Imavov the victory, improving his record to 5-1 with one no-contest in his last seven fights.
Check out some of the video highlights below:
Imanov showed some impressive takedown defense:
Imanov made a comeback to the fight in the second round:
Renato Moicano secures TKO (stoppage) win over Benoît Saint-Denis in the main event
Renato Moicano delivered a dominant performance to defeat Benoît Saint-Denis by TKO in the main event for UFC Fight Night: Paris. The Brazilian dominated the fight from the opening bell, landing numerous punches and elbows, and eventually forcing the referee to stop the contest due to significant damage to Saint-Denis.
With this victory, Moicano extends his winning streak to six fights and improves his record to 18-4-1. Moicano with an early takedown attempt:
Moicano left his opponent with a bloodied face by the end of the first round:
Saint-Denis' cut led to doctor's intervention in the second round:
Best moments from the UFC Fight Night Paris prelims event
Ailin Perez with the signature celebration following her fourth straight victory: