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Dec292024 by adminNo Comments
Renato Moicano open to Max Holloway fight for ‘BMF’ title after UFC 311: ‘I would love to do that’ 

Renato Moicano open to Max Holloway fight for ‘BMF’ title after UFC 311: ‘I would love to do that’ 

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In a perfect world, Renato Moicano would beat Beneil Dariush at UFC 311 in January and then move onto face the winner of the main event that same night when Islam Makhachev defends his lightweight title against Arman Tsarukyan. But the 35-year-old Brazilian admits staying busy is ultimately what matters most, and he understands that the UFC may have other plans in store for the winner of the 155-pound title fight. That’s why Moicano is keeping his options open and a suggestion about potentially facing Max Holloway in his return to the lightweight division immediately piqued his interest. “I would love to do that, especially Max Holloway now says he’s done at 145,” Moicano told MMA Fighting when asked about that potential fight. “If he really wants to be a 155’er, I think that would be an a...
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Dec252024 by adminNo Comments
Paddy Pimblett discusses why he wasn’t impressed by Islam Makhachev’s submission win over Dustin Poirier

Paddy Pimblett discusses why he wasn’t impressed by Islam Makhachev’s submission win over Dustin Poirier

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Paddy Pimblett Rates Islam Makhachev's Submission Over Dustin Poirier Low in 2024 List In a brand-new video published on his YouTube channel, Paddy Pimblett exposed a few of his year-end award choices for the MMA world. When he went over Islam Makhachev's submission win over Dustin Poirier, it wasn't precisely seen in high regard. "Like, clearly, Islam's sub was great, however it's simply a D'arce choke," Pimblett stated. "It's a D'arce choke. I transitioned from a guillotine to a triangle to an armbar from the feet. I still believe Khamzat's [Chimaev] sub was much better. Khamzat versus Robert Whittaker was a much better submission. Nobody's done that to Robert Whittaker, you understand what I suggest?" Pimblett reached to state that he might've sent Poirier on that night. He feels his ...
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