UFC lightweight contender Renato Moicano made over $3,877 per second on Saturday night in his loss in the main event of UFC 311.

Still, not all is bad for the loudmouth, funny Brazilian. And that's because he got paid well for stepping up on one day's notice to replace Arman Tsarukyan, who pulled out with a bad back injury (details here).

Renato Moicano, born Renato Alves Carneiro on May 21, 1989, in Brasília, Brazil, is a distinguished mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fight

Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC) enters UFC 311 on a four-fight wining streak at lightweight. He did lose to former champion Rafael dos Anjos in 2022, but that was a short notice fight contested at a catchweight of 160 pounds.

Renato Moicano discusses his UFC 311 loss to Islam Makhachev, reveals a $950K payday, and responds to criticism about accepting a title fight on short notice

Islam Makhachev’s D’Arce choke is becoming a signature move after it netted him Submission of the Month honors again in January.

UFC star Renato Moicano knew that him getting a shot at the title at UFC 311 was a possibility before it even happened.

Renato ‘Money’ Moicano reveals the staggering amount of money he made to fight Islam Makhachev on short notice at UFC 311.

Renato Moicano and Paddy Pimblett continue to go back and forth and tease a future grudge match in the UFC. Last weekend, Renato Moicano challenged Islam Makhachev for the UFC lightweight championship. He had just one day to prepare for this challenge and, in the end, he came up short in a first round submission defeat.

Islam Makhachev will take on Arman Tsyukayan in a rematch in the UFC 311 main event. Learn how you can watch tonight's fights.

Does anyone else feel like this weekend is shaping up like a movie - and Renato Moicano is all of a sudden the star?

BREAKING NEWS!!!! Makhachev will now be facing Moicano for the lightweight title. #UFC311 is LIVE TOMORROW on @ESPNPlus PPV! pic.twitter.com/2JZevvpQP2