Renato Moicano calls out three top-10 UFC lightweights as ‘easy money’
Renato Moicano reignited his momentum in the lightweight division with a statement win last weekend. The Brazilian star submitted Chris Duncan in the second round while headlining a UFC Fight Night.
Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Renato Moicano reignited his momentum in the lightweight division with a statement win last weekend. The Brazilian star submitted Chris Duncan in the second round while headlining a UFC Fight Night. It marked his first appearance in almost a year and came under significant pressure.
After two consecutive losses, questions had emerged about his future if he failed to deliver. Instead, Moicano responded emphatically and quickly turned his attention to what comes next. His post-fight comments made clear he believes he still belongs among the division’s elite.
Renato Moicano labels three top-10 lightweights ‘easy money’ after UFC win Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC Moicano did not hold back when discussing potential opponents on the UFC Fight Night Post Show. He singled out three ranked lightweights and dismissed them with confidence. “Dan Hooker, f—— easy money Paddy Pimblett, f—— easy money.
Benoit Saint Denis, f—— easy money,” the 36-year-old stated. Each fighter is in a different position heading into the next stretch of fights. Hooker is coming off back-to-back losses against Arman Tsarukyan and Benoit Saint Denis.