What turns a fighter into a fan favorite? The formula is simple: a potent mix of charisma on the mic and skill in the cage. Renato Moicano seems to be brewing into that winning combination. With his magnetic personality and thrilling performances, he’s not just gaining attention; he’s lighting up the fight scene and establishing his place as a fan favorite in the company.
After his impressive stoppage victory over Benoit Saint-Denis, he has thrown down the gauntlet to Paddy Pimblett. The British fighter has accepted the challenge and shared his response on Instagram.
In the post-fight interview with Michael Bisping, Moicano once again stole the spotlight, drawing more attention than the actual victory itself. When ‘Money’ was asked about his next opponent, he mentioned two names and urged the UFC to expedite his next fight, emphasizing that he’s not getting any younger. He stated, “I am 35 years old; I don’t have much time so now it’s time to go… I want to beat Dan Hooker or Paddy Pimblett or someone else and fight for the title.”
He quickly received a response from ‘The Baddy,’ as this matchup has been a hot topic for a while. When Pimblett was called out as easy money, he was clearly ready, posting, “Let’s do this @renato_moicano.”
While Moicano received the response from Pimblett and appears to have his next opponent lined up—whom he views as easy money—he’s finding it tough to secure that elusive UFC bonus. Despite his strong performance, he once again missed out on the extra cash, leaving him visibly baffled.
Renato Moicano Warns Paddy Pimblett Ahead of Potential Fight
After Pimblett accepted the challenge, Moicano sent a clear warning to the British fighter at the post-fight presser, claiming that if they met in the octagon, he’d leave Pimblett in rough shape. Moicano didn’t hold back, suggesting that ‘Baddy’ should reconsider accepting the fight to protect his undefeated record in the UFC. He suggests that taking on such a challenge could jeopardize not only his standing but also his future in the sport.
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In his words, “Please don’t accept the fight. I’m going to hurt you. I’m going to elbow your skull.”
It definitely looks like Moicano is serious about his ambitions. With every victory, he’s inching closer to a title shot, and he knows that losing now isn’t an option. If he can take down three more opponents like he did at UFC Paris, he could very well secure a shot at the championship. His focus is clearly on climbing the ranks, and each win brings him one step closer to achieving that goal.
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