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Moicano Faces Duncan in Gym Battle at Fight Night

Renato Moicano, a No. 10-ranked lightweight on a two-fight skid, faces off against teammate Chris Duncan, who rides a four-fight winning streak, at this weekend's Meta Apex event.

Renato Moicano looks to get back on track when he faces teammate Chris Duncan at this weekend's Meta Apex event. The Brazilian fighter, ranked No. 10 in the lightweight division, enters as the underdog despite his ranking, having lost his last two bouts while Duncan is on a four-fight winning streak.

Both fighters train at American Top Team in Coconut Creek, Fla., which has complicated preparations as some training partners have worked with Duncan but not Moicano. The jiu-jitsu black belt Moicano is making his third UFC main event appearance, while Duncan's fighting style has drawn comparisons to Dustin Poirier, a former training partner of his at the same gym.