Renato “Moicano” Carneiro brought a bittersweet ending to the festivities for French fans at UFC Fight Night 243 on Saturday.
“Moicano” put a hellacious beating on Frenchman Benoit St. Denis in the opening stanza of their lightweight headliner at Accor Arena, which ultimately led to a second-round doctor stoppage victory for the outspoken Brazilian. It wasn’t all bad news for the Paris throng, however, as favorites like Nassourdine Imavov, William Gomis, Morgan Charriere and Fares Ziam all shined in front of their fellow countrymen.