On Sept. 28, 2024, Paris’s Accor Arena is set for an electrifying FC Fight Night 243. Brazilian Renato Moicano will clash with Benoit St. Denis in a thrilling lightweight showdown. Both fighters boast impressive skills and will deliver a mesmerizing performance in front of fans. It’s an event not to be missed!
Renato Moicano
Renato "Moicano" Carneiro steps into this fight with a record of 19-5-1. Moicano comes here after a great run of three wins in a row over Drew Dober, Jalin Turner, and Brad Riddell. He is a very well-rounded fighter who has an extremely strong ground game, and although he has improved a lot in striking, that now makes him very dangerous at lightweight.
Benoit St. Denis
Benoit "God of War" St. Denis, 13-2-1, looks back into the win column after his previous loss via knockout against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299. Prior to falling into sufferance, five bouts were in the win streak of St. Denis, with wins over guys like Matt Frevola and Thiago Moises in the process. His going-for-broke fighting style has made him an instant fan favorite, and he will only do so more now that he is fighting out of the home nation of France. For those who are into betting, St. Denis' aggressive approach and recent resurgence put him quite in the mix. Keep an eye on the odds because home-country advantage may play a real factor in his upcoming matches.
Key Matchup Stats
Renato Moicano
19-5-1
5'11"
72"
Orthodox
Benoit St. Denis
13-2-1
5'11"
73"
Southpaw
Fight Breakdown
Striking: Moicano has massively improved his striking, doing a superb job of trying to use his height advantage to keep his opposition at a distance. Just recently, his TKO victory over Jalin Turner confirmed his finishing abilities standing up. St. Denis is an extremely forward-moving fighter with extreme power in his hands. Additionally, his southpaw Demian Maia style is quite problematic for orthodox wrestlers such as Moicano.
Grappling: Both fighters are well-versed on the ground, but Moicano's Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu background does help tilt it in his favor. Having a bevy of stoppages come by way of submission; this is where he might be able to control St. Denis due to his superior grappling ability on the ground. St. Denis isn't a slouch when it comes to grappling, though; he has a strong wrestling base and is more than capable of finishing takedowns.
Cardio: This five-round battle could be the make-or-break point regarding cardio. Though Moicano works very well with continuity and pressure, judging how long he can withstand a good pace put on by St. Denis will be the test of both fighters. Both fighters have proved good with their cardio up to now.
Prediction
It's going to be a well-contested fight between Moicano and St. Denis, with both guys having paths to victory. He has the length to potentially outpoint St. Denis or even score a knockout if he could use the reach and create distance. However, he might find success with his striking power or ground control should St. Denis be able to close the distance and impose his will.
It's hard not to favor Moicano ever so slightly in this about, as he seems to be in the better recent form while enjoying a technical advantage. But St. Denis has a home-field advantage and could prove a live underdog with that extra bit of motivation. This fight might very well end with a finish, but it is also one that could easily go the distance.
In conclusion FC Fight Night 243 is all set to blow us away with Moicano vs. St. Denis on top of the fight card.
The skilled match-up is definitely there, and both of the athletes have gained so much. Therefore, the fans should witness some live magic here while watching Fight Night.
Now, when it comes to betting, you should always check recent form, the fighting style, and factors like the athletes getting home-field benefits while choosing your bets.
