Renato Moicano has been caught in the cross-fire between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler! The Brazilian fighter signed with the UFC in 2014 and holds wins over notable names like Brad Riddell, Cub Swanson, Calvin Kattar and Jeremy Stephens. He is currently set to face Drew Dober at the UFC Fight Night event in Las Vegas on February 3rd, 2024.

But in a recent social media exchange between McGregor and Chandler, Moicano’s name was thrown into the mix by ‘The Notorious’! Moicano is looking to make his return to the cage as he has been away from competition since 2022 due to a knee injury. As such, let’s explore what caused the Brazilian fighter to be caught up in the ongoing war of words between Chandler and McGregor!

Conor McGregor calls on Michael Chandler to fight Renato Moicano at UFC 300  

Conor McGregor, the former two-weight champion, is adding to the uncertainty surrounding his return! While a matchup against Michael Chandler was rumored for UFC 300, McGregor is now urging Chandler to face Renato Moicano instead.

The exchange between the two took place on social media recently when Michael Chandler, mocking McGregor’s documentary on his comeback, questioned if the anticipated return would ever happen. Chandler stated on his X account, “Imagine saying it, ‘The greatest comeback in combat sports history’ and then doing a whole sham of a documentary about it, and then never coming back.”

In response, McGregor, claiming unfair treatment in his UFC comeback, vetoed the idea of a fight with Chandler. He suggested the UFC should book Chandler against Moicano for the UFC 300 main event, posting, “Chandler / Moicano now there is a 300 main event!” on his official X account.

As fans await final decisions on McGregor’s return and potential matchups, the mention of a Chandler vs. Moicano bout for UFC 300 adds an unexpected twist.

Moicano, known for victories over prominent names, has been unwittingly drawn into the verbal sparring between two high-profile fighters, creating anticipation and speculation among MMA enthusiasts. Nevertheless, Moicano’s social media call-outs themselves haven’t sat well with another UFC lightweight contender!

Moicano’s call-outs criticized by Jalin Turner  

In the co-headliner of UFC on ESPN 52, Jalin Turner secured a first-round knockout against veteran Bobby Green. Following the victory, Renato Moicano took to social media to propose a challenge to Turner, aiming for a bout between the two at UFC Austin in February.

However, expressing his discontent with Moicano’s callout, Turner addressed the situation during a post-fight news conference. He stated, “It’s all he do – call everybody out. Anybody that wins, he wants to call out. That’s annoying, bro. Stop doing that.”

He criticized Moicano for frequently calling out other fighters and deemed the behavior annoying and unoriginal, urging him to stop imitating Conor McGregor.

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Despite Moicano’s callout and Turner’s response, the fight between them is yet to be officially confirmed. Moicano, who last competed in November 2022 with a submission victory over Brad Riddell, has secured his place in the lightweight division. The proposed matchup adds intrigue to the upcoming UFC events, leaving fans curious about the final decision and a potential clash in the future between Turner and Moicano!

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