Renato Moicano is currently on the rise and has stacked up a four-fight win streak. The Brazilian is eager to continue the momentum and reach his ultimate goal of becoming the lightweight champion. To do that, Moicano is ready to fight anybody except former title contender Dustin Poirier.
Renato Moicano and Dustin Poirier represent the American Top Team (ATT) MMA gym and frequently train with each other. Moicano is a huge fan of Poirier’s fighting style and resilience as a competitor. In a recent interview, the Brazilian discussed why he didn’t want to fight Poirier.
I’m the best fighter in the lightweight division, I can beat anybody. I just cannot beat Dustin Poirier. The rest I can beat everybody in this division.
Renato Moicano via The Ariel Helwani Show
Renato Moicano recently revealed that he’s often sparred with Dustin Poirier and consistently come up short against ‘The Diamond.’ Because of this, he’s not keen on facing Poirier in an actual fight, considering it a losing battle. Instead, Moicano prefers to focus on other top contenders. In his last bout against Benoit Saint-Denis, he applied some advice from Poirier and secured a TKO victory.
Renato Moicano says he can beat any lightweight except for Dustin Poirier 😭😭
“I’m the best fighter in the lightweight division, I can beat anybody. I just cannot beat Dustin Poirier. The rest I can beat everybody in this division.”
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— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 15, 2024
It was an incredible fight as Moicano injured himself while he destroyed the Frenchman in his home country. After the win, Moicano became a fan following owing to his controversial octagon interview. The lightweight fighter also called out big names such as Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett.
Renato Moicano doesn’t think he will fight Paddy Pimblett
Paddy Pimblett and Renato Moicano have been going back and forth for some time now. Recently, Pimblett, in his YouTube video, talked about his closest route to a lightweight title shot. According to the Brit, beating Moicano and Charles Oliveira could give him a title opportunity against Islam Makhachev.
While Moicano isn’t opposed to fighting Paddy Pimblett, he doubts the matchup will materialize. Pimblett is a fan favorite and a potential ‘golden goose’ for the UFC. Moicano believes the promotion won’t risk him defeating Pimblett and derailing his hype.
What’s the point of making this fight? Money Moicano will smash Paddy Pimblett. And they [UFC] are going to lose a very good product.
Renato Moicano via The Ariel Helwani Show
⚡️Renato Moicano doesn’t believe the UFC will give him a fight with Paddy Pimblett because they don’t want Moicano to destroy him.
“What’s the point of making this fight? Money Moicano will smash Paddy Pimblett. And they [UFC] are going to lose a very good product.”🥶
— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) October 15, 2024
