Paddy Pimblett and Renato Moicano have engaged in a lively exchange on social media, culminating in a mutual agreement to face off at UFC 304 in Manchester, England, scheduled for July. Moicano, coming off a notable win over Jalin Turner at UFC 300;
confidently called out Pimblett on his podcast, expressing his intention to make “easy money” in Manchester. Pimblett, known for his outspoken personality, promptly accepted the challenge, urging Moicano to send him the contract so he could sign it without hesitation.
The buildup to this potential matchup has been fueled by several callouts directed at Pimblett from fellow lightweights. Bobby Green, fresh off a victory at UFC 300, publicly expressed his desire to fight Pimblett, even issuing a callout during his post-fight interview inside the octagon. Similarly, Matt Frevola has persistently pursued a fight with Pimblett, although recent developments suggest other options might be considered given Frevola’s loss of his ranking status.
Following his dominant win over Tony Ferguson, Pimblett has set his sights on facing ranked opponents in the UFC lightweight division. Moicano, currently ranked No. 10 at 155 pounds, fits the criteria as a significant challenge for Pimblett’s rising profile in the promotion.
As UFC 304 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate an official confirmation of Pimblett’s participation on the card and the scheduling of his highly anticipated matchup against Moicano. With both fighters publicly committed to the fight, the stage is set for an exciting showdown between two talented lightweights vying for prominence in the UFC’s competitive terrain.
