Renato Moicano explains why the UFC declined his request to fight Justin Gaethje at UFC 313… ‘It is what it is’

Renato 'Money' Moicano looked at another short -sized suit for UFC 313, but was demolished after exchanging a few messages with the promotion.

After Hooker had withdrawn from his Co-Main event place against 'The Highlight', a whole series of top candidates offered to step in as a late-note replacement for UFC 313.

The popular Brazilian Renato Moicano was one of those who lifted his hand, where 'money' now explained why the UFC decided instead to move in the direction of Rafael Fiziev.

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Renato Moicano was sent by the UFC via Justin Gaethje Fight

After Hooker's withdrawal, Renato Moicano went to social media to state that he would be willing to go into Justin Gaethje in the short term – similar to how his lightweight title shot was created on UFC 311 in January.

“2 weeks is good, I have enough time for 2 or 3 sparring sessions,” he wrote on X and added that “I will be ready when they call!”

Well, the UFC did call, although, after a few exchanged messages, the idea of ​​a Gaethje vs Moicano showcase came through – as Micano has now explained that I have shown the money.

“To clarify, people said I ran off the fight … But to be honest, the UFC sent me a message [about the fight]And I said, “Hey, I'm 190 pounds, we can do a catch weight?”

“But they didn't want a catch, so it's what it is.”

Despite the fact that he enjoys a full training camp, Justin Gaethje remains a light underdog for Fiziev – always with one eye on the best lines, Micano 'The Highlight' predicts the bookmakers' AppleCart.

“I think Gaethje will beat Fiziev, but that is a very competitive fight [and] A very good fight to look again. “

Renato Moicano responds to UFC Vegas 103 Winner's Callout

Back to Moicano, who was recently called by UFC Vegas 103 winner Nasrat Haqparast after his surprise Underdog victory against Esteban Ribovics last weekend.

The Brazilian has now responded to typical Moicano -fashion, aka., 'Easy money.

'Easy money, are you joking, brother? Of course easy money. If they want to fight that fight next week – are you crazy? “

Nasrat Haqparast claimed the victory through a split decision of the razor-close, where Micano teased that he would otherwise have taken the callout more seriously if he had won by KO/TKO or entry.

“I just thought it was funny because the man almost lost and then he calls people out … M ——- has a split decision and calls names?!

“I try not to be disrespectful; He exclaimed and if the UFC wants to fight that fight, I would take it 100%. '

Renato Moicano is currently like the #10 -arranged lightweight in the world; UFC 313: Pereira vs Ankalaev will go live on Saturday 8 March from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

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