Renato Moicano claims UFC welterweight would ‘trash’ Conor McGregor in brutal fashion
Photo By Thomas King/Sportsfile via Getty Images Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC appears closer than ever, with growing speculation around a comeback during International Fight Week in July. Several names have been linked with the Irishman as the promotion considers options. Among them, one suggestion has drawn a particularly strong reaction from fellow fighters.
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano has offered a firm view on one speculated opponent for McGregor, Carlos Prates. He believes his countryman would pose serious problems for ‘The Notorious’. Renato Moicano backs Carlos Prates to dominate Conor McGregor in potential clash Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC Moicano claimed ‘The Nightmare’ would have secured a one-sided victory over McGregor when he addressed rumours the UFC had considered the matchup for the Irishman’s return.
His comments followed Prates’ impressive win over former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. That performance further strengthened the Brazilian’s growing reputation. On his own YouTube channel, Moicano said: “They wanted to match Carlos Prates vs Conor McGregor.
Can you imagine how McGregor would have been trashed? The best call UFC has ever made was not to make that fight. ” “It would have turned Prates into a global star.
Prates would have destroyed McGregor in a way never seen before. ” Carlos Prates eyes title contention after statement victory Prates is now positioning himself as a leading contender in the division. His recent form has placed him firmly in the title conversation.