Renato Moicano's rear-naked choke victory over Chris Duncan at UFC Vegas 115 on April 4 was pivotal for his career, especially after suffering two consecutive losses to Islam Makhachev and Beneil Dariush in 2025. Moicano admitted that a loss would have likely ended his MMA career, forcing him to consider a future as a full-time streamer. He felt significant pressure leading up to the fight, especially after being criticized for his YouTube endeavors. Following his victory, Moicano expressed a desire for a rematch against Brian Ortega, stating that it would attract significant attention and fill an arena in Brazil. He is selective about future fights, preferring to face well-known opponents rather than taking any bout that comes his way. Moicano also commented on the potential for more UFC events in Brazil, citing the country's natural resources and its growing political relations with the United States as factors that could influence the UFC's scheduling decisions.