R. Moicano (photo) after victory in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @renato_moicano_ufc
After the impressive victory over Brad Riddell No. UFC 281, the brazilian Renato Moicano He is already beginning to see higher flights in the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg). In a press conference after last Saturday's show, the Brazilian athlete asked for a duel against Dan Hooker, eleventh in the rankings, and admitted that he would like the match to be held in Brazil.
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“I hope they give me Dan Hooker because he just won. It makes sense to me, we fought the same night, and I just beat his training partner. So, I think the fight makes sense,” said Moicano.
Asked if he would like to fight Hooker in Australia, the Brazilian athlete disagreed and urged the venue for the duel to be Brazil.
"Australia? Perfect. No, Australia is not perfect, Brazil is perfect and Brazil is immediately. Everyone loves Rio, who doesn't like Rio? So I don't know about Australia, crocodiles and all that stuff, spiders. I am not sure. Let’s stick to Rio”, concluded the lightweight.
With the imposing triumph, Moicano was elevated to thirteenth place in the lightweight rankings. The Brazilian fighter is enjoying a good moment in his career, with three wins in his last four fights and now has 17 positive results, five negative results and one draw.
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