Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev is one of the best fights on the preliminary card for UFC 256 betting on Saturday, December 12 at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This fight was originally scheduled for November 28 but was postponed after Moicano tested positive for COVID-19. UFC odds have Fiziev installed as a -142 favorite, while Moicano comes back as a slim +116 underdog.
We break down the UFC betting odds for this lightweight battle and give our best picks and predictions for Moicano vs. Fiziev at UFC 256.
Moicano vs Fiziev Fight Odds
| Method of Victory | Renato Moicano | Rafael Fiziev |
|---|---|---|
| Win outright | +116 | -142 |
| To win by KO/TKO | +1,000 | +340 |
| To win by points | +260 | +190 |
| To win by submission | +420 | +1,000 |
| Draw | +5,000 | +5,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Moicano vs Fiziev Betting Preview
Renato "Moicano" Carneiro is coming off his first fight as a lightweight, a first-round submission win over Damir Hadžovi? in March. Prior to that victory, the Brazilian had lost back-to-back fights, but still has a 6-3 record since making his UFC debut in 2014.
Moicano is an accurate striker but lacks stopping power, and is more comfortable on the ground. Seven of his 14 career wins have been via submission, with the other seven victories coming by decision.
Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev is fresh off a unanimous decision win and Fight of the Night honors against Marc Diakiese in July. He's now 2-1 under the UFC banner after making his promotion debut with a loss against Magomed Mustafaev in April of 2019.
The 27-year-old Kyrgyzstani native has a background in Muay Thai and prefers to stand up. Ataman is an excellent kickboxer with explosive striking and good movement, and five of his eight career victories have come by knockout.
Moicano vs Fiziev Tale of the Tape
| Renato Moicano | Rafael Fiziev | |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Age | 27 |
| 5-foot-11 | Height | 5-foot-8 |
| 155 lbs | Weight | 155 lbs |
| 72 inches | Reach | 71 inches |
| 14-3-1 (0 KO) | Record | 8-1 (5 KO) |
Moicano vs Fiziev UFC Prediction and Betting Pick
PREDICTION: Moicano to win +116 - Moicano might be just 3-3 in his last six fights, but those losses came against some of the top featherweight fighters in the world in the "Korean Zombie" Chan-Sung Jung, Jose Aldo and Brian Ortega.
While Fiziev is the superior striker, Moicano is more well-rounded thanks to his grappling advantage and cardio.
Moicano's conditioning could prove to be a crucial factor in this fight since, despite Fiziev's history of knockout wins, his only two UFC wins went the distance. If Moicano can drag this fight into deep waters, he should have a slight edge.
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