Renato Moicano is gaining momentum in the lightweight division after a dominant victory over Benoit Saint Denis via doctor’s stoppage after two rounds. This win boosted his rankings, but Moicano still requires more victories to get closer to a lightweight title shot. However, he’s not willing to wait any longer and now plans to target a title shot by calling out the UFC 311 winner between Islam Makhachev and Arman Tsarukyan.
UFC 311 will feature a highly anticipated main event as lightweight champion Islam Makhachev defends his title in a rematch against Arman Tsarukyan. Adding to the excitement, the UFC has announced a new matchup between Renato Moicano and Beneil Dariush. The fight card is shaping up to be thrilling, and Moicano isn’t holding back.
Speaking with Ariel Helwani, he emphasized his willingness to face any top-five contender if asked by the UFC, acknowledging he has little say in how things operate.
In the interview, Moicano stated: “I am pretty sure UFC knows what they are doing, especially letting me fight on the card… big card, huge card, on the same day as the Islam Makhachev-Arman Tsarukyan fight. My plan is to go out there dominate Dariush, finish him, get the mic, and make my case for a title fight.“
Moicano sounds confident, but his title aspirations remain a remote possibility for now. Fans are set to witness exciting lightweight action in the upcoming PPV event, but Moicano must secure a win in his next fight before making any further claims.
Arman Tsarukyan Praises Charles Oliveira And Islam Makhachev Ahead of UFC 311
Tsarukyan is already planning his future in the division. While preparing to challenge Makhachev for the lightweight title, Tsarukyan has also expressed interest in a rematch with Charles Oliveira. In an interview with TNT Sports, Tsarukyan named himself, Oliveira, and Makhachev as the top three fighters in the division. He praised Oliveira’s accomplishments and predicted a future title defense against him if he defeats Makhachev.
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“Charles Oliveira is one of the best in our division. And I feel like Islam [Makhachev] Charles Oliveira and me are the top three in the lightweight division right now. Because Charles beat everybody in the top 15. I beat everybody too. Islam like he’s champ Pound for Pound.” He also added, “When I am a champion, I would like to fight with Charles… I would like to finish him”
Arman Tsarukyan praised both potential opponents, Islam Makhachev and Charles Oliveira, ahead of his highly anticipated title clash. The Makhachev vs. Tsarukyan bout is shaping up to be one of the UFC’s biggest matchups. With the chance to dethrone the lightweight champion, all eyes are now on the Armenian fighter.
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