A lightweight competitor knew exactly which matchup he wanted to ask when he got the chance.
Renato Moicano stepped in to undergo Islam Makhachev the day before UFC 311 in January, but now his place in the ranking is the target.
With the announcement by Justin Gaethje vs Rafael Fiziev 2 for UFC 313 on March 8, Micano missed the opportunity to face 'the highlight' despite his name in the mix.
'Money' is no stranger to use his time on the microphone to indicate exactly what he wants in some of the most memorable interviews after the fight in recent times.
After one of the highlights of UFC Vegas 103 on March 1, it was Moicano that had mentioned his name when Jon Anik entered the Octagon to interview a rising competition.
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Nasrat Haqparast calls on Renato Moicano after a hard -fought decision gain
Nasrat Haqparast's potential in the UFC debuted in the UFC in 2017, was setback due to losses like Bobby Green and then Hooker.
After those back-to-back-downguags in 2021 and 2022, the 29-year-old has produced the best run of his career so far with five consecutive victories in the lightweight division.
At UFC Vegas 103, Haqparast was lifted his hand against Esteban Riabovics, who again produced an entertaining and high pace match about three rounds.
All three jury members scored the final round for Riabovics, but two jury members gave the Tristar Gym Fighter the first two to award Haqparast the victory through a split decision.
In his interview after the fight, the in-form 155-ponder called one name and only one name, the #10-ranged Renato Moicano.
Before his recent loss of entry in the first round to the lightweight champion at UFC 311, Micano rode a win with four fights with a dominant victory over Benoit Saint Denis in Paris.
Who else could Nasrat Haqparast then fight?
If Renato Moicano is not available, Nasrat Haqparast still deserves the opportunity to combat an arranged opponent after the profit streak he has compiled.
While the will of Rafael Fiziev, Paddy Pimblett and Jalin Turner, all of whom are under Micano, are currently booked in large fights, there are two other names that would be suitable matchups.
The aforementioned Benoit Saint Denis has to give back his Achthoek after his one -sided defeat against 'money' in September.
A final name in the top 15 is Grant Dawson, who also runs at the momentum of a good run with three consecutive victories under his belt after he has already lifted his hand in 2025.
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