Renato ‘Cash’ Moicano was eyeing one other short-notice paycheck for UFC 313 however was minimize brief after exchanging a number of messages with the promotion.
After Dan Hooker withdrew from his co-main occasion spot in opposition to ‘The Spotlight’, a slew of high contenders provided to step in as a late-notice alternative for UFC 313.
Common Brazilian Renato Moicano was one of those who raised his hand, with ‘Cash’ now explaining why the UFC determined to as a substitute transfer in Rafael Fiziev’s route.
Renato Moicano was messaged by the UFC over Justin Gaethje struggle
Following Hooker’s withdrawal, Renato Moicano took to social media to state that he’d be prepared to step in on brief discover to face Justin Gaethje – just like how his light-weight title shot took place at UFC 311 in January.
“2 weeks is sweet, I’ve sufficient time for two or 3 sparring classes,” he wrote on X, including that “I can be prepared in the event that they name!”
Nicely, the UFC did come calling, though, after a number of exchanged messages, the concept of a Gaethje vs Moicano showcase fell via – as Moicano has now defined on Present Me The Cash.
“Simply to make clear, folks have been saying that I ran from the struggle… However to be trustworthy, the UFC messaged me [about the fight], and I mentioned ‘Hey, I’m 190lbs, we will do a catchweight?’
“However they didn’t desire a catchweight, so it’s what it’s.”
Regardless of being the one to get pleasure from a full coaching camp, Justin Gaethje stays a slight underdog to Fiziev – all the time with one eye on the very best strains, Moicano is predicting ‘The Spotlight’ will upset the bookies’ applecart.
“I believe Gaethje will beat Fiziev, however that’s a really aggressive struggle [and] an excellent struggle to look at once more.”
Renato Moicano responds to UFC Vegas 103 winner’s callout
Again to Moicano, who was lately called out by UFC Vegas 103 winner Nasrat Haqparast after his shock underdog victory in opposition to Esteban Ribovics final weekend.
The Brazilian has now responded in typical Moicano vogue, aka., “Straightforward cash.
“Straightforward cash, are you kidding me, brother? After all, simple cash. In the event that they need to make that struggle, I’d struggle subsequent week – are you loopy?”
Nasrat Haqparast claimed the victory by way of a razor-close cut up choice, with Moicano teasing that he may’ve in any other case taken the callout extra severely had he received by KO/TKO or submission.
“I simply discovered it humorous as a result of the man nearly misplaced after which he’s calling folks out… M——- received a cut up choice and is asking names?!
“I’m not making an attempt to be disrespectful; he referred to as me out and if the UFC needs to make that struggle, I’d take it 100%.”
Renato Moicano at present sits because the #10 ranked light-weight on the planet; UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev goes down reside from the T-Cellular Enviornment in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 8.
