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R. Moicano is coming off two consecutive losses. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
One of the most popular and controversial names in MMA, Renato Moicano He has a very peculiar opinion about the current state of the lightweight category (up to 70,3 kg) after Ilia Topuria to announce a career break and vacate the belt. According to the Brazilian, the main person responsible for the situation is Arman Tsarukyan, currently ranked first and Moicano's training partner at American Top Team.
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The fighter spoke about the subject in an interview with Espaitec's 'Stand Em Up'. He recalled Tsarukyan's injury a few days before the... UFC 311which ultimately provided a title opportunity for Moicano himself.
“I don’t think that’s fair. Who did he defeat in the division? When I fought Makhachev, Arman was supposed to fight for the title and he ended up ruining the division. If Arman had fought that night, the division would still exist, but now Topuria is getting divorced and doesn’t want to fight. They have Gaethje against Pimblett – to me, that’s going to be a paper title. It makes no sense to have an interim belt because Topuria would be the champion anyway,” he stated.
Renato Moicano says Arman Tsarukyan not fighting Islam makhachev messed up the entire lightweight division
"I don't feel that is fair. Who did he beat in the division? When I fought Makhachev, Arman was supposed to fight for the title and he f**ked up the division. If Arman… pic.twitter.com/kuMQtsdOqD
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) November 30, 2025
Renato Moicano is going through a difficult time in the UFC.
A veteran and UFC member since 2014, Renato Moicano He is experiencing one of the most difficult moments of his career. After being terminated by Islam makhachev In the first round, the Brazilian was defeated by Beneil Dariush in June of this year. Currently, he holds the tenth position in the ranking of the most populous division in MMA.
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