Renato Moicano Calls Out Paul Felder Following UFC Brasilia Victory

Renato Moicano made quick work of Damir Hadzovic in his debut at lightweight.

Now, Moicano wants to face a real challenge in the division.

After submitting Hadzovic in 44 seconds at UFC Fight Night 170 Saturday, Moicano called for a future bout with Paul Felder. While Moicano is ranked in the Top-10 at featherweight, Felder is a Top-10 lightweight.

“I want to fight the best,” Moicano said. “I am Top-7 and people don’t recognize me, don’t give me the respect. I respect the guy, a big fan of him. I am No. 7 in featherweight, he No. 7 in lightweight.”

… make some noise, @Bisping??? #UFCBrasilia pic.twitter.com/qrblstOe7b

— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020

Competing in his hometown but without anyone in attendance, Moicano was able to secure a quick rear-naked choke on Hadzovic. He continued to talk after the match before security stepped between the two.

🇧🇷: "I wanted to fight more."

🇧🇦: "Then you shouldn't have submitted me." pic.twitter.com/uEcO9UYWkl

— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020

“I fought in my hometown and no familiar faces,” Moicano said. “Not my family, my son was born, I am a daddy now. I love my wife, she is the best person I know. She carried my son and I dedicate this victory to him.”

The win improved Moicano to 14-3-1 overall wth seven of those victories coming via submission.

Moicano, a 30-year-old, was coming off back-to-back losses to Chan Sung Jung and former UFC champion Jose Aldo. Prior to that, he had reeled off wins over Cub Swanson, Jeremy Stephens and Zubaira Tukhugov around a loss to Brian Ortega.

THERE'S THE TAP! 👏

🇧🇷 @MoicanoUFC only needs SECONDS to give us our first finish of #UFCBrasilia. pic.twitter.com/yprCFf1eVO

— UFC (@ufc) March 14, 2020

The event took place despite wide-spread panic around the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. UFC officials elected to have the fights happen but without a crowd inside the arena in Brazil.