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Paddy Pimblett names the UFC fighter he wants next
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Paddy Pimblett wants to fight Renato Moicano and is considering moving up the weight classes in the UFC.
Pimblett is a fan favourite in the UK, and has not suffered a defeat since 2018, and is unbeaten in the UFC.
His last fight was a win over King Green at UFC 304 in Manchester, with three wins stateside already to his name.
Up next could be Renato Moicano, who beat Jalin Turner at UFC 300 and could be in the frame for a return to the cage this year.
Speaking to Action Network , Pimblett said of fighting the veteran Brazilian: “I think I'm gonna move up the rankings anyway because [Rafael] dos Anjos has said he won't fight at lightweight again, and he's gonna fight welterweight from now on. So probably gonna get moved up to 14.
“But now I wanna fight Renato Moicano. He wants to fight me. I wanna fight him.
“I think it'd be a fun fight for everyone involved. We'd end up having a good fight. Yeah. If it was up to me, it's Moicano. It's a good scrap.
“I'll just keep fighting and winning. If I get offered Dan Hooker I'll take it. Jump right up to rank 5, and then it probably will be in a title eliminator next.
“So, yeah, I'm game for any of them. As I say, any name gets sent to me, that's all sound.
“I'm not shying away from fighting anyone.”
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