Renato Moicano believes he could easily defeat Paddy Pimblett if they were to fight in the UFC.
Moicano (18-5-1 MMA and 10-5 UFC), lured Pimblett into calling out his name after he suggested Drew Dober (whom he defeated unanimously Saturday in UFC Fight Night 235) should be the next opponent.
Pimblett responded Moicano goes all-in when Moicano suggests that they fight.
Paddy Pimblett and Renato Mocano anyone? pic.twitter.com/wz0wwekpSb
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Moicano said he is willing to fight Pimblett in the UFC’s rumored return to England in summer, but he won’t chase him.
“I can beat this motherf*cker in June, but I’m not waiting too much,” Moicano said on the “Believe You Me” podcast with Michael Bisping. “I’m 34 years old. Paddy Pimblett: I’m going to leave and if you would like that smoke, please send me the contract. Easy money. I’m going to make you easy money, my brother, finish on the first round.”
Moicano wasn’t entirely critical of Pimblett’s skillset but said he sees several holes he can expose.
“He’s trying to make himself a name in UFC right, and I think he could be a good fighter,” Moicano said. “I remember his fight against Luigi Vendramini, and I know Luigi Vendramini is tough, and…
