UFC Fight Night: Expert tips and best bets for Moicano vs. Saint Denis

Rising fan favorite Renato Moicano returns to the Octagon to face fellow contender Benoît Saint Denis in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at Accor Arena in Paris (3 p.m. ET on ESPN+, prelims at noon on ESPN+).

Moicano has found his rhythm recently, winning three fights in a row, including a knockout victory over Jalin Turner at UFC 300 in April. Moicano's last loss came in March 2022 against Rafael Dos Anjos. Saint Denis enters the fight after suffering his second UFC loss to Dustin Poirier via second-round KO at UFC 299 in March. Prior to the loss, Saint Denis was on a five-fight winning streak, including wins over Thiago Moises and Matt Frevola. Neither fighter is listed in ESPN's division rankings.

Brett Okamoto spoke with Xtreme Couture trainer Eric Nicksick to get his thoughts on the UFC main event. ESPN betting expert Ian Parker provides insight and analysis on the main event and other interesting bets he likes on the card.

Editor's note: Responses have been edited for brevity and clarity.

Lightweight: Renato Moicano vs. Benoit Saint Denis