What Is the Meaning Behind UFC’s Renato Moicano’s Tattoos

Renato Moicano isn’t just making waves in the UFC with his striking skills and charisma—his tattoos tell a story that captivates just as much as his fights. Known for his entertaining persona and riding high on a 4-fight win streak at the moment, the Brazilian has undeniable momentum on his side. He currently holds the no.10 spot in the 155 lbs. division and holds wins over names like Jalin Turner, Jeremy Stephens, Cub Swanson and Calvin Kattar.

But while fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming clash with Beneil Dariush at UFC 311, there’s another aspect of Moicano that sparks curiosity: the intricate tattoos that adorn his body. Each inked design carries a deeper significance, reflecting Moicano’s beliefs, heritage, and personal journey. Without further ado, let’s delve into the meanings behind the Brazilian fighter’s fascinating body art!

The meaning behind Renato Moicano’s inks

Tattoos are not a new thing in the realm of MMA. There’s hardly any fighter in the UFC who is not inked yet. Tattoos differentiate the fighters and give them a unique countenance. Nonetheless, Renato Moicano has tons of tattoos on his body with unique meanings.

The most intimidating tattoo that the lightweight star has is the “Sagrada Familia” tattoo on his chest. The ink can be linked to the marvelous Sagrada Familia gothic church that is still in progress after 100s of years. However, the original meaning of the term “Sagrada Familia” is “The Holy Family.”

In addition to his chest tattoo, Moicano has a “Heart and Thrones” tattoo on his right lower biceps. The fighter never really enunciates what it means, but according to sources, the tattoo has a separate meaning that signifies the sacrifices made by “Lord Jesus” for humanity. The tattoo symbolizes faith, devotion, and a reminder of the unconditional love of the king of the kings.

Moicano has another tattoo resembling the strength of Christianity on his right shoulder. It is a “Knight with his sword”. Last but not least, the Brazilian has a tribal tattoo on his left arm resembling his rich culture and heritage. Moicano has several tattoos relating to his faith in Christianity and this faith is what keeps him going against his opponents. Yet, will that be enough to secure a win against the veteran Dariush? According to ‘The Hangman’, Moicano may face a tough task ahead at UFC 311!

Dan Hooker sounds the alarm for Moicano ahead of UFC 311

According to Dan Hooker, the odds aren’t in Renato Moicano’s favor at UFC 311. Why? Hooker believes that while Moicano’s style has been effective in past victories—against fighters like Jalin Turner and Drew Dober—he won’t be able to use the same strategy against Dariush. In a conversation on Israel Adesanya’s YouTube channel, Hooker revealed, “He cannot outgrapple Beneil Dariush like he outgrappled those three guys because he’s too good. In my opinion, Beneil is technically the best grappler, I would say. Do I see Moicano outgrappling Dariush? Nah.”

Not only does Hooker doubt Moicano’s grappling ability against Dariush, but he also questioned Moicano’s striking. ‘The Hangman’ further shared, “But is Moicano any way, shape or form a talented striker? No. You cannot say he is.”

That’s a tough pill to swallow, especially when facing someone like Dariush, whose game is built on both grappling and striking. And so, it looks like UFC 311, will be a clash of styles. Moicano’s grit and determination against Dariush’s technical savvy. Yet, on his current 4-fight win streak, ‘Money’ has proven that counting him out can be a fatal mistake for any opponent that dares step into the Octagon against him. So, can Moicano prove Dan Hooker wrong, or will Dariush’s mastery dominate the night? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!