UFC 271: Renato Moicano Chokes Out Alexander Hernandez
A last minute addition to the main card, Renato Moicano versus Alexander Hernandez is the classic striker vs. grappler matchup. Two meet on the main card of UFC 271 in a high paced main card bout at lightweight.
Hernandez comes in looking to break his win-loss-win-loss-win-loss pattern at UFC 271. At 3-3 in his last six, Hernandez has struggled to win a second in a row. But his last fight was a beautiful first round knockout of Mike Breeden.
Moicano has not found the same luck at lightweight as he did at featherweight. He won his debut against Damir Hadzovic and lost his second fight to Rafael Fiziev. After bouncing back to Jai Herbert, Moicano looks to also notch a second straight win at UFC 271.
UFC 271: Alexander Hernandez vs. Renato Moicano
Round 1
Round one opens up with Moicano pushing forward on Hernandez to keep him on the back foot. Hernandez does a good job of changing levels on his striking and keeping Moicano guessing what is coming next. Moicano searches for a single leg a couple times and eventually gets the fight to the ground. After some scrambles and ground and pound from Moicano, Alexander Hernandez manages to get up and push Moicano to the fence and disengage. He pushes forward for the rest of the round mixing the body and head up, keeping Moicano on the back foot.
Round 2
Round 2 opens up and Alexander Hernandez is already tired from the pace. Mociano is able to push forward and start to push the pace on Hernandez even more. The two clinch up and Moicano looks for the rear uppercut that catches Hernandez in the body. Moicano throws a right hand after and wobbles Hernandez. Hernandez falls to the ground and with a little ground and pound, gives Moicano his back. Moicano sinks in the rear naked choke and Hernandez taps.
Result: Renato Moicano defeats Alexander Hernandez via rear naked choke in round 2
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