Renato Moicano secured his first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) main event win at UFC Paris last night (Sat., Sept. 28, 2024), as he butchered Benoit Saint-Denis to score a doctor stoppage from inside Accor Arena in Paris, France (watch highlights).
After Moicano’s firey post-fight rant against France’s government, the Brazilian was asked who he wanted to fight, and his answer was simple: Paddy Pimblett … or Dan Hooker.
Next, I want an easy money [fight]. Paddy Pimblett, easy money. Dan Hooker, easy money,” Moicano told Michael Bisping. “Don’t come with the bulls—t fights. Don’t come up with guys that are tough. I want the easy fights. I just beat a hell of an athlete, everyone was talking about Benoit Saint-Denis. Money Moicano is the man tonight.”
Renato Moicano calls out Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker #UFCParis pic.twitter.com/z48sw20AOa
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) September 28, 2024
It took Pimblett less than five minutes to respond to Moicano.
“Let’s do this. #easymoney,” Pimblett wrote on Instagram.
Moicano and Pimblett have been mentioning each other’s names for several months, and the fight makes complete sense. The build-up would be hilarious, and the fight would be fun.
However, Moicano might be out for several months.
Moicano is riding a four-fight win streak with three finishes, while Pimblett is riding an eight-fight win steak and is 6-0 in the UFC.
For complete UFC Paris results, coverage, and highlights, click HERE.