10 Brazilians to Watch in 2011

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Renato Moicano (3-0)

Moicano is a 19-year-old student of Ataide Junior, the same coach that gave the world Paulo Thiago and Rani Yahya. Moicano has quickly racked up three wins, all in Brazil’s biggest promotion, Jungle Fight. With two submissions he has the familiar characteristics of his teammates, but in his December win over veteran Eduardo “Kiko” Felipe, he showed great developing striking and looked to be the next great Brazilian featherweight. After the win, he decided to dedicate himself to MMA full-time, leaving law school in the nation’s capital, Brasilia.

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