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Renato Moicano does not underestimate Chris Duncan , even though he had an advantage over his rival in training in the past. The YouTuber faces the Scotsman in the main fight of UFC Vegas 115, scheduled for this Saturday (4), in a confrontation that draws attention due to the fact that both are part of the same team, American Top Team. Still, the Brazilian rules out using experiences in the gym as a parameter for the duel.
During the event's 'Media Day', Renato Moicano downplayed Chris Duncan's statements, in which he claimed he was getting the worst of it in training. The Brazilian highlighted that the sessions with his rival happened a long time ago and emphasized Duncan's recent improvement, especially in grappling. Without any disrespect, the Brazilian reiterated that he doesn't expect an easy fight, reminding everyone that all fights in the UFC represent high-level challenges.
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“Actually, no, because that was a long time ago. It's been a long time since I trained with him. I watch his fights in the UFC. He has improved a lot in grappling. So, I'm not disrespecting him in any way. I don't think it's going to be easy. It's UFC. Every fight is a challenge. I think Chris Duncan is a challenge,” said Renato Moicano.
The lightweight (up to 70,3kg) also commented on the discomfort of facing a teammate, a situation that, according to him, is usually avoided by the academy's coaches. Despite this, he acknowledged that career circumstances can lead to this type of confrontation.
“I think at the gym they always try to avoid this situation. (Owner) Dan Lambert and the other coaches want to avoid it as much as possible. It’s not good, people from the same team fighting each other. It’s not the best scenario. But sometimes you have to do it because you have no other option in your career. I was out for a year and they gave me this opportunity to headline the fight. At the same time, Chris Duncan wants to get into the rankings. I think it was beneficial for everyone, except for the gym,” Moicano concluded.
Renato Moicano is going through a rough patch in the UFC.
Although he's trending on YouTube, Renato Moicano isn't having a good run in the octagon. At 36 years old, the Brazilian has lost two fights in a row and, in his last one in June, he tired quickly against Beneil Dariush . Now, the veteran seeks redemption against an opponent who dreams of the biggest victory of his career.
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