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Renato ‘Moicano,’ Paddy Pimblett Trade Barbs on Social Media, Tease Potential Fight
Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Renato ‘Moicano,’ Paddy Pimblett Trade Barbs on Social Media, Tease Potential Fight

Originally posted on Sherdog.com  |  By Sayan Nag  |  Last updated 2/6/24


Paddy Pimblett and Renato Carneiro are teasing a potential clash after trading barbs on social media.


“Moicano” outgrappled Drew Dober over three rounds to earn a unanimous decision win in the co-main event at UFC Fight Night 235 on Saturday. The Brazilian, who has been amping up his media presence recently, turned matchmaker to propose a clash between Dober and Paddy Pimblett next.

“I want to see Drew Dober fighting Paddy Pimblett next… let’s see how tough is this kid,” Carneiro wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter).



Pimblett was quick to respond to the Brazilian’s suggestion in a social media post of his own. However, the Liverpudlian didn’t seem too interested in Carneiro’s proposal. Instead, Pimblett claims he can “smoke” Moicano much easier than Dober.

“Why would I fight Dober when I could smoke you much easier?” Pimblett wrote. “Moicano” obliged, calling for a clash against “The Baddy” at UFC 300 in April. “Paddy is calling me out,” Carneiro wrote. “I fight you any day of the week. There’s your UFC 300 main event ladies and gentlemen...Moicano vs. Paddy. I want to fight [Beneil] Dariush but if Paddy wants the smoke … he can have it.”



Moicano is riding a two-fight winning streak and has won four of his last five. Meanwhile, Pimblett has won seven straight, which includes five Ultimate Fighting Championship wins.

This article first appeared on Sherdog and was syndicated with permission.

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