LAS VEGAS – Dana White like many viewers was wowed by Renato Moicano’s win and toughness at UFC Struggle Night time 243 in Paris on Saturday.
Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) defeated Benoit Saint Denis by physician stoppage and later revealed he competed within the bout with a major shoulder harm.
White was complimentary of Moicano’s efficiency, but additionally mentioned he thinks in a way the Brazilian fighter might have lucked out.
“It was unbelievable what he was in a position to do with that harm, and sitting within the nook was by no means even a priority,” White advised MMA Junkie and different reporters following Dana White’s Contender Collection 74 on Tuesday on the UFC Apex. “It’s not like they had been (complaining). They usually’re fortunate. As a result of if Saint Denis’ eye didn’t seem like that and the physician didn’t go over to the opposite aspect, the battle is off.”
After the battle, Moicano talked about Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett as potential subsequent opponents. From the UFC’s perspective although, White mentioned it’s manner too early to begin planning any form of matchups.
“We received’t discuss Moicano for a pair extra weeks,” White mentioned. “We received’t even discuss him for a pair extra weeks. To start with, you noticed what occurred to him. It’s going to be a minute earlier than he’s even mentioned.”
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