Paddy Pimblett calls for Renato Moicano fight in July return to UFC: ‘I’m coming, you little sausage’

Paddy Pimblett calls out Renato Moicano for July fight in UFC I'm coming you little sausageUFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett calls out Renato Moicano for a matchup this Summer.  Despite not making it to the…

Paddy Pimblett calls out Renato Moicano for July fight in UFC I'm coming you little sausage

UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett calls out Renato Moicano for a matchup this Summer. 

Despite not making it to the top-15, Pimblett finds himself on the receiving end of call outs from numerous 155lbers’, even those ranked above him. Now 5-0 under the UFC banner, it seems now that Pimblett will likely now have to take the step up in class and face someone in the top-15. 

Paul Felder doubts Paddy Pimblett can beat any top 15 fighter in the UFC
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Pimblett has his eyes set on one fighter in particular – No.13 ranked Mociano after having had some recent back-and-forth online. Pimblett would call would call out the Mociano in his latest YouTube video

“I saw something the other day on Twitter – that I’m meant to be fighting Renato Moicano at UFC 301. No, no. [Pimblett shakes his finger]. My kids will be about two weeks old. I’m not fighting that soon,” Pimblett said. I’m not going to be fighting until June or July. But that is who I want next, Renato Moicano. “Money Moicano, you owe me money, lad. I’m coming for you. You little sausage.” (H/T MMA Mania)

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Should Paddy Pimblett vs. Renato Moicano be next? 

Moicano is currently booked to face No.10 ranked Jalin Turner on the upcoming UFC 300 card. While this may seem like an obvious problem, if he comes out reasonably unscathed a late Sumer matchup against Pimblett can makes sense after either result. 

If Moicano does lose, it’s unlikely that he will drop out of the top-15 and any number next to Pimblett’s name is all he needs out of his next outing. 

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‘Money’ Mociano has also begun to show off some of his fun personality, building his profile in the process. The 34-year-old would be happy to engage Pimblett is some trash talk, and with a high-level grappling game could result in both a fun build-up and stylistic matchup.

Who wins, Paddy Pimblett or Renato Moicano? 

Paddy Pimblett confident he’d put UFC megastar Conor McGregor ‘On his back and submit him’ in dream fight

Paddy Pimblett confident he'd put UFC megastar Conor McGregor 'on his back and submit him' in dream fightPaddy Pimblett is confident that he could put Conor McGregor on his back and submit him in a potential…

Paddy Pimblett confident he'd put UFC megastar Conor McGregor 'on his back and submit him' in dream fight

Paddy Pimblett is confident that he could put Conor McGregor on his back and submit him in a potential dream match.

Since making his UFC debut in 2021, Pimblett has taken the MMA world by storm, earning five straight victories inside the Octagon with his most recent coming against former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 in December.

Paddy Pimblett

Recently, Pimblett sat down with Rob Moore to discuss a variety of topics, including the influx of influencers in the sport and avid MMA fan Mark Zuckerberg. Along the way, Pimblett was asked who he would consider to be his dream opponent in the UFC. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Liverpudlian picked none other than fellow Cage Warriors alumnus and one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, Conor McGregor.

“You’d have to say Conor [McGregor] because you get paid more for fighting him than anyone else, so I’d probably have to say him,” Pimblett said.

As for how ‘The Baddy’ sees that potential dream match playing out, Pimblett would look to take McGregor’s world-class striking out of the equation and employ a game plan similar to the one Khabib Nurmagomedov used to score his own win over the Irishman in their legendary clash at UFC 229.

“Obviously, he’s a striker so I’d put him on his back and submit him,” Pimblett added.

Paddy Pimblett has a ways to go before he’s on Conor McGregor’s radar

Though Pimblett’s star power seemingly rises a little more with each passing day, he’s likely far from being on Conor McGregor’s radar.

Currently, ‘Mystic Mac’ is gearing up for a return to the Octagon, though nobody seems to know when it will actually happen. McGregor has been touting his quote-unquote “greatest comeback in combat sports history” for some time but has yet to book a date. Who’s at fault for McGregor’s lengthy absence tends to change depending on who you are talking to with UFC CEO Dana White routinely blaming McGregor by suggesting that his immense wealth is the culprit.

McGregor, on the other hand, has remained adamant that he is ready to return and has practically begged UFC and NSAC officials to give him a date.

Recently, McGregor’s long-rumored return opponent, ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler, claimed that the two fighters will finally square off during the culmination of this year’s International Fight Week on June 29, though no official announcements have been made regarding the event.

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Paddy Pimblett confident he’d put UFC megastar Conor McGregor ‘On his back and submit him’ in dream fight

Paddy Pimblett confident he'd put UFC megastar Conor McGregor 'on his back and submit him' in dream fightPaddy Pimblett is confident that he could put Conor McGregor on his back and submit him in a potential…

Paddy Pimblett confident he'd put UFC megastar Conor McGregor 'on his back and submit him' in dream fight

Paddy Pimblett is confident that he could put Conor McGregor on his back and submit him in a potential dream match.

Since making his UFC debut in 2021, Pimblett has taken the MMA world by storm, earning five straight victories inside the Octagon with his most recent coming against former interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson at UFC 296 in December.

Paddy Pimblett

Recently, Pimblett sat down with Rob Moore to discuss a variety of topics, including the influx of influencers in the sport and avid MMA fan Mark Zuckerberg. Along the way, Pimblett was asked who he would consider to be his dream opponent in the UFC. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Liverpudlian picked none other than fellow Cage Warriors alumnus and one of the highest-paid athletes of all time, Conor McGregor.

“You’d have to say Conor [McGregor] because you get paid more for fighting him than anyone else, so I’d probably have to say him,” Pimblett said.

As for how ‘The Baddy’ sees that potential dream match playing out, Pimblett would look to take McGregor’s world-class striking out of the equation and employ a game plan similar to the one Khabib Nurmagomedov used to score his own win over the Irishman in their legendary clash at UFC 229.

“Obviously, he’s a striker so I’d put him on his back and submit him,” Pimblett added.

Paddy Pimblett has a ways to go before he’s on Conor McGregor’s radar

Though Pimblett’s star power seemingly rises a little more with each passing day, he’s likely far from being on Conor McGregor’s radar.

Currently, ‘Mystic Mac’ is gearing up for a return to the Octagon, though nobody seems to know when it will actually happen. McGregor has been touting his quote-unquote “greatest comeback in combat sports history” for some time but has yet to book a date. Who’s at fault for McGregor’s lengthy absence tends to change depending on who you are talking to with UFC CEO Dana White routinely blaming McGregor by suggesting that his immense wealth is the culprit.

McGregor, on the other hand, has remained adamant that he is ready to return and has practically begged UFC and NSAC officials to give him a date.

Recently, McGregor’s long-rumored return opponent, ‘Iron’ Michael Chandler, claimed that the two fighters will finally square off during the culmination of this year’s International Fight Week on June 29, though no official announcements have been made regarding the event.

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Exclusive – Renato Moicano confident Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by any top 15 lightweight in the UFC

Renato MoicanoRenato Moicano is confident that Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by anyone in the UFC’s lightweight top 15. On…

Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano is confident that Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by anyone in the UFC’s lightweight top 15.

On Saturday (Feb. 3), Moicano scored his 10th win inside the Octagon, securing a unanimous decision victory over fellow fan favorite Drew Dober following a bloody three-round brawl. Following the fight, ‘Money’ suggested that Dober’s next opponent should be Pimblett. The Liverpudlian took exception to the comment and snapped back on social media writing: “Why would I fight Dober when I could smoke u much easier?”

Speaking with Mike Owens in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview, Moicano shared his candid thoughts on Pimblett’s career after earning five straight wins since making his promotional debut in 2020.

Paddy Pimblett is a guy that the UFC is protecting,” Moicano said. “He’s a guy they’re trying to market. Maybe he can get better, but right now, especially after the fights against Tony Ferguson and Jared Gordon, I don’t think he’s on the same level as people in the top 15 and if they ask me, I’m going to say that, but I don’t want to disrespect him. That’s none of my business. [I’m not] trying to talk sh*t on him, but sometimes it’s the game, right?”

With wins over Jordan Leavitt, Jared Gordon, and ‘El Cucuy‘ in his last three outings, a top-15 opponent appears to be in Pimblett’s near future. Even Moicano believes that’s the logical next step, adding that it would help make an inevitable loss for ‘The Baddy’ easier to swallow if it comes against a ranked contender.

“I think that makes sense,” Moicano added. “Eventually, he’s going to lose and I think it’s better if he loses to somebody with momentum instead of somebody outside the rankings.”

As for who Pimblett could face among the lightweight top 15, ‘Money’ Moicano likes the idea of pitting Bobby Green against the Liverpudlian.

“Maybe Bobby Green is a good fight for him,” Moicano said. “Other than that, I don’t see many fights that he can be competitive in.”

‘King’ has won two of his last three, besting Tony Ferguson and Grant Dawson before succumbing to a first-round KO against Jalin Turner in December. Green is currently scheduled to meet Jim Miller at UFC 300 on April 13.

Watch the full exclusive interview with Renato Moicano below:

Exclusive – Renato Moicano confident Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by any top 15 lightweight in the UFC

Renato MoicanoRenato Moicano is confident that Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by anyone in the UFC’s lightweight top 15. On…

Renato Moicano

Renato Moicano is confident that Paddy Pimblett would get smashed by anyone in the UFC’s lightweight top 15.

On Saturday (Feb. 3), Moicano scored his 10th win inside the Octagon, securing a unanimous decision victory over fellow fan favorite Drew Dober following a bloody three-round brawl. Following the fight, ‘Money’ suggested that Dober’s next opponent should be Pimblett. The Liverpudlian took exception to the comment and snapped back on social media writing: “Why would I fight Dober when I could smoke u much easier?”

Speaking with Mike Owens in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview, Moicano shared his candid thoughts on Pimblett’s career after earning five straight wins since making his promotional debut in 2020.

Paddy Pimblett is a guy that the UFC is protecting,” Moicano said. “He’s a guy they’re trying to market. Maybe he can get better, but right now, especially after the fights against Tony Ferguson and Jared Gordon, I don’t think he’s on the same level as people in the top 15 and if they ask me, I’m going to say that, but I don’t want to disrespect him. That’s none of my business. [I’m not] trying to talk sh*t on him, but sometimes it’s the game, right?”

With wins over Jordan Leavitt, Jared Gordon, and ‘El Cucuy‘ in his last three outings, a top-15 opponent appears to be in Pimblett’s near future. Even Moicano believes that’s the logical next step, adding that it would help make an inevitable loss for ‘The Baddy’ easier to swallow if it comes against a ranked contender.

“I think that makes sense,” Moicano added. “Eventually, he’s going to lose and I think it’s better if he loses to somebody with momentum instead of somebody outside the rankings.”

As for who Pimblett could face among the lightweight top 15, ‘Money’ Moicano likes the idea of pitting Bobby Green against the Liverpudlian.

“Maybe Bobby Green is a good fight for him,” Moicano said. “Other than that, I don’t see many fights that he can be competitive in.”

‘King’ has won two of his last three, besting Tony Ferguson and Grant Dawson before succumbing to a first-round KO against Jalin Turner in December. Green is currently scheduled to meet Jim Miller at UFC 300 on April 13.

Watch the full exclusive interview with Renato Moicano below:

Paddy Pimblett plays up grudge fight with UFC star Renato Moicano next: ‘I could smoke you easy’

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Promotional-perfect lightweight, Paddy Pimblett has played up the possibility of a fight with recent UFC Vegas 85 co-main event winner, Renato Moicano following the Brazilian’s win over the course of the weekend, claiming he would “smoke” the former if they share the Octagon.

Pimblett, who is yet to crack the official lightweight top-15 rankings, most recently featured on the main card of UFC 296 back in December, landing a one-sided unanimous decision win over former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson.

The win came as former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, Pimblett’s fifth consecutively under the promotion’s banner, following prior wins over Luigi Vendramini, Kazula Vargas, Jordan Leavitt, and Jared Gordon.

As for Moicano, the Brazilian fan-favorite co-headlined UFC Vegas 85 over the course of the weekend, landing a bloody back-and-forth decision win over Drew Dober, following a prior rear-naked choke submission win over Brad Riddell in his most recent bout.

And suggesting a fight with perennial lightweight contender, Beneil Dariush at a return to home soil at UFC 301 in July in his native Brazil, Moicano also played matchmaker for foe, Dober, urging him to secure a fight with polarizing Liverpudlian, Pimblett.

Paddy Pimblett vows to easily beat Renato Moicano

Himself remaining non-committal on a fight with Dober, Pimblett instead suggested a showdown with Moicano himself – claiming he would “smoke” the grappling talent, and quite easily to boot.

“Why would I fight (Drew) Dober when I could smoke u much easier? @Renato_Moicano_UFC,” Paddy Pimblett posed on his official Instagram Stories.” 

And sharing his thoughts on Pimblett’s claims, Moicano immediately offered to fight him at UFC 00 in April, welcoming the bout.

“Paddy is calling me out, I fight you any day of the week,” Renato Moicano posted on his official X account. “There’s your UFC 300 main event ladies and gentleman: Moicano vs. Paddy. I want to fight (Beneil) Dariush, but if Paddy wants the smoke… he can have it.” 

Who wins in a future grudge fight: Paddy Pimblett or Renato Moicano?