‘Moicano vs. Paddy next’: Pros react to Renato Moicano’s dominant UFC Vegas 115 win
Renato Moicano is on the hunt for big fights
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 04: Renato Moicano of Brazil reacts after a submission victory against Chris Duncan of Scotland in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Meta APEX on April 04, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Renato Moicano might have his next opponent already lined up. After making short work of the streaking Chris Duncan in Saturday’s UFC Vegas 115 main event, Moicano delivered another classic promo, assuring fans that he still plans to chase big fights and big money as long as he’s fighting.
It was a vintage performance by Moicano, who looked sharp in Round 1 before turning on the jets in Round 2 and running through Duncan. Duncan entered the contest on a four-fight win streak, but was no match for Moicano on the ground, especially after getting hurt on the feet, and it wasn’t long before he was forced to submit to his American Top Team training partner’s rear-naked choke. With Moicano sure to book a fight sooner rather than later, former UFC welterweight champion suggested a matchup with Paddy Pimblett.
“Moicano vs. Paddy next,” Muhammad wrote on Twitter. Moicano and Pimblett have had a longstanding beef and the time could be right for them to settle it inside the octagon.
Check out more social media reactions from the pros below. Moicano vs paddy next — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 5, 2026 Money Moicano strikes again — Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) April 5, 2026 Wow @moicanoufc great Green win 🦾🇧🇷 — Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) April 5, 2026 Sheesh Monicao wanted money Chris will be back — Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) April 5, 2026 Chris Duncan’s coach called for him to throw a “surprise elbow” which Duncan then did, leading him to get choked out immediately #UFCVegas115 — Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) April 5, 2026 Sheeshhh @moicanoufc looked good — Billy Quarantillo (@BillyQMMA) April 5, 2026 Eu falei seus otários Moicano wants money — Mairon "The Legend" Santos (@Maironsantoss) April 5, 2026 Esse cara é muito bom kkkk pic. twitter.