Renato Moicano is poised to become the next big threat in the lightweight division. “Money” Moicano earned a TKO (doctor stoppage) victory at the end of Round 2 against Benoit Saint-Denis. Moicano took down the French fighter and unleashed heavy elbows and punches, opening a significant cut near his right eye. The damage was severe enough to prevent Saint-Denis from continuing. Despite the stoppage, both fighters walked away with a substantial payday from this bout.
According to MMA Salaries, Moicano earned his highest payday of $291,000 after his win over Jalin Turner at UFC 300, with a base salary of $91,000. Benoît Saint-Denis earned $256,000 in his previous fight against Dustin Poirier at UFC 299.
However, Both fighters are expected to earn $200,000 in bonus points for their most recent fight and sponsorship bonuses. Despite this being Moicano’s sixth consecutive win, he has not received a fight bonus in his last six bouts, even with his consistently strong performances.
Despite his disappointment over not receiving a bonus for his top-notch performance, Moicano is already prepared to take on his next challenge in the division. “Money” Moicano has called out both Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett as potential opponents for his next fight.
Renato Moicano Warns Paddy Pimblett to Steer Clear of a Potential Fight
In the post-fight conference, “Money” Moicano called out Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker as his next targets. Speaking to Michael Bisping, Moicano expressed his desire for a more straightforward matchup, naming Pimblett and Hooker as his preferred opponents.
He said, “Next, I want easy Paddy Pimblett, easy money. Dan Hooker, easy money. Don’t come up with bulls*** fights. Don’t come up with guys that are tough. I want easy fights. I just beat a hell of an athlete everybody was talking about, Benoit Saint Denis. But guess what, Money Moicano is the man tonight.”
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However, Moicano sustained a severe shoulder injury during his fight with Saint-Denis, keeping him out of the octagon for some time. As a result, his next fight is uncertain due to the injury. Nevertheless, fans are eagerly awaiting the Brazilian fighter’s return to the octagon.
