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UFC Paris Results: Moicano vs. Saint Denis - A Night of High Stakes and Thrilling Action!

2024-09-28

UFC Paris lit up the Accor Arena with an exhilarating fight night that showcased some of the best talents in mixed martial arts. The highlight of the evening was the highly-anticipated lightweight clash between Renato Moicano and up-and-coming fighter Benoit Saint Denis, both entering the octagon with impressive momentum, each having secured victories in four of their last five bouts.

The main card kicked off with electrifying bouts, setting the stage for Moicano and Saint Denis to put on a show worthy of their accolades.

Main Card Highlights:

- Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis: Their match ended up being a nail-biter, with both fighters demonstrating incredible skill and resilience.

- Co-Main Event: In a middleweight battle, Nassourdine Imavov defeated Brendan Allen by unanimous decision, with all judges scoring the fight 29-28. Imavov’s strategic striking and defensive tactics proved decisive.

- William Gomis vs. Joanderson Brito: This fought ended in a split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29), showcasing the fine line between victory and defeat in the octagon.

- Bryan Battle vs. Kevin Jousset: Bryan Battle secured a second-round TKO victory at 3:47, affirming his status as a rising star in the UFC.

- Morgan Charriere's Explosive Finish: Charriere took just 27 seconds into the second round to take down Gabriel Miranda, providing fans with a highlight reel moment.

- Fares Ziam vs. Matt Frevola: Ziam achieved a dramatic third-round KO with just one second left on the clock, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.

Preliminary Card Results:

- Ion Cutelaba edged out Ivan Erslan in another thrilling split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).

- Oumar Sy delivered a dominant performance against Da Un Jung, winning with a unanimous decision (30-27 across the board).

- Ludovit Klein and Taylor Lapilus also showcased exceptional skills, both securing unanimous decision victories to maintain their standings in the division.

- Ailin Perez made an impressive statement with an arm triangle submission against Darya Zheleznyakova, closing the round at 3:52.

- In a competitive bout, Daniel Barez took home the win over Victor Altamirano by unanimous decision (29-28 x3).

- The fiercely contested fight between Jacqueline Cavalcanti and Nora Cornolle ended in a split decision victory for Cavalcanti (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).

As excitement builds around upcoming fights and the possibility of title shots for several winners, this UFC Paris event certainly reminded fans why they love the sport. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis from the world of MMA!