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Renato Moicano grabs the attention of renowned psychologist and best-selling author Jordan Peterson at UFC 300

MixCollage 15 Apr 2024 08 32 PM 2208Renato Moicano extended his streak to three in a row with a big win over Jalin Turner at UFC…

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Renato Moicano extended his streak to three in a row with a big win over Jalin Turner at UFC 300.

Moicano walked into his UFC 300 prelim bout as a moderate underdog, sitting at +200 against the heavily favored Turner. The oddsmakers were nearly proven right after Turner blasted Moicano with a nasty right hook that sent ‘Money’ crashing to the canvas. But instead of going in for the kill, Turner turned his back and walked away, believing Moicano was done.

Instead, referee Herb Dean allowed the fight to continue. Less than a round later, Moicano was victorious after taking Turner to the canvas and lighting him up with some fierce ground and pound.

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Taking the microphone following his finish, Renato Moicano offered fans a word of advice on how to save their country from a looming economic crisis.

“I love private property, and let me tell you something,” Moicano said to the live crowd. “If you care about your f*cking country, read Ludwig Von Mises and the 6 lessons of the Austrian Economic School, motherf*ckers!”

For those unfamiliar, Ludwig von Mises was a prominent economist and one of the major figures in the Austrian School of Economics. You can learn more about that here.

Bit-Coin Rapid Fire podcast host John Vallis shared a clip of Moicano’s post-fight comment which then got the attention of Canadian psychologist and media commentator Jordan B. Peterson who remarked, “This is unspeakably great.”

“What a world,” Peterson added. “The satirists are Christian; the left shills for Big Pharma; and the deadly boxers have become profound economic philosophers.”

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Renato Moicano Responds to Jordan Peterson’s praise

Getting wind of Peterson’s comments, Moicano showed his appreciation for the kind words from such a well-respected educator, writing:

“I can not believe Jordan Peterson the man himself retweeted this!!! Thank you so much doctor Peterson,” Moicano wrote. He followed that up with another post adding,”What a fucking world.”

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Renato Moicano

Moicano has seen his popularity rise over the last year after delivering a series of viral post-fight speeches. Following his win over Brad Riddell, Moicano called for more money. When he decisioned Drew Dober, he expressed his love for the United States and voiced his desire to become an American citizen.

Oh, and he also vowed to get his wife pregnant upon his return home.

What’s next for the rising lightweight star?

Renato Moicano rallies to score ground TKO win over Jalin Turner in return – UFC 300 Highlights

Renato Moicano rallies to land second round ground strikes TKO win over Jalin Turner UFC 300 HighlightsBrazilian favorite, Renato Moicano was forced to rally into the second round of his UFC 300 preliminary card clash…

Renato Moicano rallies to land second round ground strikes TKO win over Jalin Turner UFC 300 Highlights

Brazilian favorite, Renato Moicano was forced to rally into the second round of his UFC 300 preliminary card clash with Jalin Turner tonight in Las Vegas, eventually turning in a ground strikes TKO win over the lengthy striker.

Moicano, a fan-favorite lightweight contender, returned tonight on the preliminary card of UFC 300 in Nevada — and was immediately forced on the defensive inside the opening exchanges of the first frame.

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Eating a pair of body kicks from Turner, Moicano was then dropped late in the first round by the former — eating a massive counter hook strike, before making his way back to his feet.

Renato Moicano rallies to land second round ground strikes TKO win over Jalin Turner UFC 300 Highlights
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Taking down Turner in the second frame, Moicano worked his way to a postured position and mounted by the former — laying down a nasty elbow strikes and several more punches, forcing referee, Herb Dean to step in and call a halt to the action — turning in the second stoppage tonight at UFC 300.

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Below, catch the highlights from Renato Moicano’s win over Jalin Turner

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. 

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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? 

Dan Hooker calls for June fight with UFC foe Renato Moicano: ‘Son, I’ve dedicated my life to the smoke’

Dan Hooker eyes June fight with UFC foe Renato Moicano I've dedicated my life to the smokePerennial lightweight contender, Dan Hooker has called for a June return to the Octagon later this year, welcoming the…

Dan Hooker eyes June fight with UFC foe Renato Moicano I've dedicated my life to the smoke

Perennial lightweight contender, Dan Hooker has called for a June return to the Octagon later this year, welcoming the chance to stand opposite Brazilian favorite, Renato Moicano in his comeback to the UFC – warning the latter that he’s ready for all comers in his return.

Hooker, the current number ten ranked lightweight contender, has been sidelined since her featured at UFC 290 during International Fight Week back in July of last year, landing a close, come-from-behind decision win over Jalin Turner in a surefire Fight of the Year contender.

The victory came as New Zealand striker, Hooker’s second consecutively, with a prior win over Peruvian grappler, Claudio Puelles via a nasty body kick KO win returning the Kiwi to the winner’s enclosure following a two-fight losing skid.

And as for Moicano, the surging challenger is also himself in the midst of a two-fight winning spree, turned in a decision win over lightweight knockout kingpin, Drew Dober earlier this month – returning to the Octagon for the first time in two years following a submission win over Hooker’s compatriot, Brad Riddell.

Dan Hooker calls for June fight with Renato Moicano

Responding to a recent jibe from Moicano, Hooker warned the Brazilian that he’s more than ready to share the Octagon with him next – weighing up a potential showdown soon as June in his return to the UFC.

“Yeah I saw it today, I clicked on it – I called out (Renato) Moicano,” Dan Hooker told Sky Sports during a recent interview. “I just said, that’s gonna be a good fight and I’ve been a fan – he’s made a fan of me – not from his fights, laying on top of Drew Dober for three rounds doesn’t get me as a fan.”

“…He goes, ‘You don’t want the smoke,’” Dan Hooker explained. “I’m like, ‘Son, I’ve dedicated my life to the smoke.’ I said, of course we can fight, and we can fight in June, Moicano, me and you can get it down in June. How about that, brother?”

Would you like to see Dan Hooker make a June return against Renato Moicano?

Exclusive – Renato Moicano calls for a fight with Beneil Dariush at UFC 301 in Brazil: ‘It’s going to be amazing’

Renato MoicanoRising lightweight contender Renato Moicano knows the where, the when, and the who when it comes to his next…

Renato Moicano

Rising lightweight contender Renato Moicano knows the where, the when, and the who when it comes to his next opponent. He’s just waiting for the UFC to give it their seal of approval.

Money’ returned to the Octagon on Saturday night (Feb. 3) for a co-main event clash with division standout Drew Dober. The two fighters engaged in an entertaining and bloody brawl for three rounds, but in the end, it was Moicano’s grappling that scored him a unanimous decision victory — his 10th under the UFC banner.

The win has Moicano holding tight in the No. 13 spot on the rankings and hoping that his next fight will offer him an opportunity to break into the top ten.

Speaking with Mike Owens in a LowKick MMA exclusive interview, Renato Moicano revealed that No. 7 ranked Beneil Dariush is on his radar and he already has the perfect location for their proposed scrap.

“I think that Beneil Dariush is a fight that makes sense,” Moicano said. “The UFC, I think they always try to do matchups that make sense, and me versus Dariush is the fight to make. Especially in Brazil for UFC 301. I think it’s going to be amazing. I want to fight in Brazil.”

Riding the momentum of eight wins in a row and on the cusp of his first UFC title opportunity, Darish suffered a massive setback when he fell to former lightweight world champion Charles Oliveira in the opening round of their UFC 289 confrontation.

Since then, ‘Benny’ added another loss to his resume via a 64-second knockout at the hands of Arman Tsarukyan in December. With back-to-back defeats, Dariush now likely finds himself in a position where he’ll have to fight down in the rankings to re-establish himself as a viable contender for the 155-pound crown.

“I think he’s not in a position where he can choose his opponents,” Moicano continued. “He’s coming off two losses. He’s not that young anymore and people are trying to fight him all over. I don’t know what the UFC is going to do, but I don’t think Beneil Dariush has that many choices. But let’s see what the UFC thinks because, at the end of the day, they choose.”

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…

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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: