UFC Paris Results: Winners And Losers From Moicano Vs Saint Denis Card
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: (Left to Right) Rivals Renato Moicano from Brazil and Benoit Saint Denis from France come together for a face-off at the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in held at The Accor Arena on September 27, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Tonight, the UFC is at the Accor Arena in Paris, France, for the UFC Paris fight event. This Saturday's UFC Fight Night features two important bouts at the top of the lineup. The main event sees Renato Moicano take on Benoit Saint Denis in a lightweight battle. In the co-main event, Nassourdine Imavov will face Brendan Allen in a middleweight clash. Fans can watch the main card for UFC Paris on ESPN+, following the preliminary matches available on the same streaming platform.
Moicano ranks as the 11th fighter in the official UFC lightweight standings as he heads into UFC Paris. Meanwhile, Saint Denis is set to compete on Saturday, holding the 12th spot in the 155-pound division.
Imavov is set to compete in the next fight card as the fourth-ranked athlete in the UFC's middleweight division. On the other hand, Allen holds the eighth position in the 185-pound category.
Moicano (19-5-1) has an impressive record of 5 wins and 1 loss since June 2021. His sole defeat in that time was a decision loss to former champion Rafael dos Anjos in March 2022 after five rounds. Most recently, Moicano scored a TKO victory against Jalin Turner in April 2024.
Saint Denis (13 wins, 2 losses, 0 draws, 1 no contest) has a solid record, winning five out of his last six fights in the UFC. However, he recently suffered a surprising knockout defeat against Dustin Poirier, a former interim lightweight champion. Prior to that loss, all five of his previous victories were by stoppage. His latest win was a knockout against Matt Frevola in November 2023.
Imavov, with a record of 14 wins, 4 losses, and 1 no contest, has had a mixed bag of results in his last four bouts. He suffered a defeat against Sean Strickland in a light heavyweight fight that was put together on short notice in 2022. He also had an inconclusive fight against Chris Curtis due to an accidental headbutt. However, he bounced back in 2024 with victories over Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier.
Allen, with a record of 24 wins and 5 losses, has been on a hot streak, winning seven fights in a row since February 2022. His latest match was in April, where he faced Chris Curtis and won by a narrow split decision.
The results for UFC Paris, including who won and who lost, will be updated in real-time during tonight's pay-per-view event.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 24: (L-R) Renato Moicano from Brazil and Benoit Saint Denis from France confront each other before their match at the UFC Fight Night event, held at The Accor Arena on September 24, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Bryan Battle delivered an impressive performance in his welterweight match against Kevin Jousset. Although Jousset had a power edge, Battle’s fast-paced combinations, high volume of strikes, speed, and skill proved too much for his rival, who came into UFC Paris riding a five-fight winning streak.
One criticism of Battle's performance was that he depended heavily on his toughness instead of utilizing his movement and footwork. This approach could pose risks as he climbs the rankings.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: In a welterweight matchup at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena, Bryan Battle throws a punch at France's Kevin Jousset on September 28, 2024. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Morgan Charriere entered his featherweight match against Gabriel Miranda as a clear favorite due to his impressive striking skills. He quickly demonstrated why the betting odds favored him by taking advantage of an opening in Miranda's defense early in the second round. Charriere landed a powerful strike and secured a knockout just 27 seconds into the round.
Following his win, Charriere's record in the UFC improved to 2-1, and he stands a strong chance of earning a third fight-night bonus by the end of Saturday.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: In a featherweight showdown at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena, Morgan Charriere from France landed a punch on Gabriel Miranda from Brazil. The event took place on September 28, 2024, in Paris. (Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Fares Ziam: Fares Ziam showcased a much more effective striking technique compared to Matt Frevola in the opening bout of the UFC Paris main card. While Frevola was launching his attacks with full force, Ziam maintained a more calculated style, relying on his speed and accuracy to land his strikes. Additionally, Ziam displayed solid wrestling and grappling abilities during the lightweight contest.
Ziam's perseverance during the match really paid off when he landed a perfectly timed knee to Frevola’s head by the fence in the third round, knocking him down.
After delivering a brutal knockout that left Frevola unconscious as he fell to the mat, Ziam has now won four consecutive fights. Prior to UFC Paris, he had never achieved a stoppage in the UFC. However, he made a stunning impression on Saturday with an eye-catching KO.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Fares Ziam from France delivers a knockout punch to Matt Frevola in a lightweight bout at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena in Paris on September 28, 2024. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Ion Cutelaba: After suffering a decision defeat to Philipe Lins in March, Ion Cutelaba rebounded impressively with a solid performance against newcomer Ivan Erslan. This victory showcased one of the most disciplined fights of Cutelaba's time in the UFC.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: In a light heavyweight match at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena, Ion Cutelaba from Moldova delivers a punch to Ivan Erslan from Croatia on September 28, 2024, in Paris. (Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Oumar Sy faced a challenge on Saturday when he defended his perfect record against the seasoned Da Woon Jung. With a unanimous decision win, Sy improved his record to 11-0 and demonstrated solid performance. However, at 28 years old, he still has areas that need improvement, particularly his stamina, pace, striking defense, and tendency to overextend his strikes. Since turning professional in 2019, Sy is a fighter who should be gradually developed as he continues to gain experience.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: (Left to Right) Oumar Sy from France delivers a punch to South Korea's Da Woon Jung in a light heavyweight match at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena on September 28, 2024, in Paris. (Image credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Ľudovit Klein: The commentary team for UFC Paris mentioned that Ľudovit Klein was disappointed about not facing a ranked opponent in Paris. However, his performance against Roosevelt Roberts didn’t really support the idea of him moving up to face a higher-ranked lightweight next time. Klein had a solid, no-frills performance to secure the victory over Roberts, which brings his unbeaten streak to seven fights in the UFC.
Klein participated in the competition as a heavily favored contender with odds of -1000.
On September 28, 2024, in Paris, France, Ludovit Klein from Slovakia landed a punch on Roosevelt Roberts during their lightweight bout at the UFC Fight Night held at The Accor Arena. (Image courtesy of Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Taylor Lapilus: As he prepared for UFC Paris, Taylor Lapilus understood his task: maintain the fight standing and stop Vince Morales from taking the action to the ground. Although Morales managed to get a few takedowns and controlled the fight for about three minutes, Lapilus successfully evaded any significant damage during these moments on the mat. On the other hand, Lapilus showcased his dynamic striking skills, earning a unanimous decision victory in the bantamweight matchup. With this win, Lapilus, now in his second stint with the UFC, has achieved two consecutive victories.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: (L-R) Taylor Lapilus from France delivers a knee strike to Vince Morales in a bantamweight match at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena on September 28, 2024, in Paris. (Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Ailin Perez: Although Ailin Perez didn't make weight on Friday, she bounced back on Saturday and performed well by utilizing her wrestling skills to bring the match to the ground. There, she effectively applied her strong top control and striking to secure an arm-triangle choke.
With this victory, Perez has now achieved four consecutive wins in the UFC. This submission also signifies her first finish while competing in the organization.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: (R-L) Ailin Perez from Argentina applied an arm triangle choke on Daria Zhelezniakova from Russia in a bantamweight match at the UFC Fight Night held at The Accor Arena on September 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Daniel Barez faced off against Victor Altamirano in an exciting flyweight matchup where both fighters showcased their skills. Barez showcased his strength, particularly with his powerful right hand, while Altamirano focused on landing kicks to both the head and body on Barez's right side. In the end, Barez's striking power proved decisive, earning him a unanimous decision win on the judges' scorecards.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: In a flyweight matchup at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena, Victor Altamirano from Mexico connects with a spinning back fist against Daniel Barez from Spain on September 28, 2024. (Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Jacqueline Cavalcanti: In her women’s bantamweight fight against Nora Cornolle, Jacqueline Cavalcanti effectively utilized pressure and Octagon control to dominate on the feet. She varied her targets and techniques, using her height and reach to keep Cornolle off balance for most of the 15-minute bout. Cavalcanti constantly forced her opponent onto the defensive, maintaining her position against the cage and outpacing Cornolle throughout the match.
With this victory, Cavalcanti improves to a record of 3-0 in the UFC.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: (R-L) Jacqueline Cavalcanti from Brazil delivers a punch to Nora Cornolle of France during their bantamweight match at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena on September 28, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Chris Duncan made a strong comeback after losing by submission to Manuel Torres in February. On Saturday, he faced Bolaji Oki in a lightweight fight and managed to secure a submission victory of his own, rendering Oki unconscious in the first round.
Duncan may not have possessed the impressive technique or strength of Oki, but his guillotine choke was on target when he executed it right after they both hit the mat following Oki's takedown.
Duncan needed to let the referee know that Oki was no longer in the game.
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 28: Chris Duncan from Scotland successfully applies a guillotine choke to Bolaji Oki from Belgium in a lightweight match at the UFC Fight Night event held at The Accor Arena on September 28, 2024. (Image credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
Kevin Jousset displayed strong strength in his fight against Bryan Battle; however, he struggled with his defense and activity, which ultimately led to his defeat.
Matt Frevola faced a tough evening in Paris. He struggled to handle Fares Ziam's striking and was also outperformed on the ground. After suffering a painful knockout loss on Saturday, Frevola has now been knocked out in two consecutive UFC fights, having previously lost to Benoit Saint Denis in November.
Roosevelt Roberts is an exciting fighter who was let go by the UFC in 2021. After winning two fights outside the organization, he made his way back but missed weight and lost his return match with little notice. He then took on another last-minute fight in Paris against Ľudovit Klein, where he was seen as a significant underdog. Although Roberts didn't secure the victory, he displayed great determination and resilience throughout the match. The question now is whether this fighting spirit will lead to another opportunity in the UFC. Only time will tell.
Vince Morales received another opportunity with the UFC after achieving a perfect record of 5-0 outside the organization. Unfortunately, he struggled to implement his wrestling skills in his matchup against Taylor Lapilus, resulting in the end of his winning streak.
Nora Cornolle struggled to handle the pressure and reach of Jacqueline Cavalcanti. It appeared she wanted to engage in close combat, but she couldn't free herself from the cage, which hindered her strategy. With a record of 2-0 in the UFC before UFC Paris, Cornolle needs to focus on improving her movement away from the fence.
Bolaji Oki: Bolaji Oki started off strongly against Chris Duncan, but in the end, that intensity was his downfall. While Oki demonstrated solid striking skills with notable power and a high volume of punches, he focused too much on targeting his opponent's head.
Duncan anticipated Oki's attempt to take him down, but Oki was caught off guard by Duncan's guillotine choke, a submission move that quickly ended the fight in the first round.
UFC Paris: Complete Fight Card Details
UFC Paris Main Card Highlights
Renato Moicano faces off against Benoît Saint Denis.
Nassourdine Imavov faces off against Brendan Allen.
William Gomis faces Joanderson Brito in an exciting matchup.
UFC Paris Fight Card: Results And Highlights
UFC Paris: Main Card Highlights
Bryan Battle won against Kevin Jousset with a technical knockout at 3:47 of the second round, landing punches to the head from a distance.
Morgan Charriere knocked out Gabriel Miranda just 27 seconds into the second round with a punch to the head from a distance.
Fares Ziam wins against Matt Frevola by knockout at 2:59 of the third round with a knee strike to the head during a clinch.
UFC Paris Undercard Fights
Ion Cutelaba triumphed over Ivan Erslan by split decision, with the judges scoring the match 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28.
Oumar Sy wins against Jung Da-woon by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27.
Ľudovit Klein wins against Roosevelt Roberts by unanimous decision, with the judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
Taylor Lapilus won against Vince Morales by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor.
Ailin Perez won against Daria Zheleznyakova by submission at 3:52 of the first round, using an arm triangle choke from half guard.
Daniel Barez emerged victorious over Victor Altamirano after all three judges scored the match 29-28 in his favor.
Jacqueline Cavalcanti wins against Nora Cornolle by a split decision with the scores of 28-29, 29-28, and 29-28.
Chris Duncan submitted Bolaji Oki with a guillotine choke from guard at 3 minutes and 34 seconds into the first round.
Highlights From UFC Paris Event
Scorecards for Cutelaba vs. Erslan
Comparison of Sy and Jung Scorecards
Klein and Roberts scorecards
Scorecards for Lapilus vs. Morales
Scorecards for Barez vs. Altamirano
Cavalcanti versus Cornolle scorecards
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PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 27: (L-R) Fighters Nassourdine Imavov from Russia and Brendan Allen come together for a face-to-face at the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in held at The Accor Arena on September 27, 2024, in Paris, France. (Photo credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
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