Dana White praises Renato Moicano's performance at UFC 272: 'This kid is the real deal'

The president praised the Brazilian fighter's determination, but stated that the fight should have been stopped before the end of the fifth round

R. Moicano (photo) in an interview after his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @renato_moicano_ufc

The incredible performance of Renato Moicano in the battle against Rafael dos Anjos impressed UFC president Dana White. In an interview after last Saturday's show (05), the president praised the Brasilia fighter but believes that the fight could have been stopped sooner.

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“It was a great fight. Honestly, I thought the fight should have been stopped sooner. But Moicano arrives in the fifth round and does that, comes back with everything, throwing incredible blows. This kid is the real deal,” said the agent.

After accepting replace Raphael Fiziev with about a week left until the event, Renato Moicano He faced the former lightweight champion and showed resistance by enduring being beaten for approximately five rounds. The Brasilia fighter left the fight with his face completely damaged. The former featherweight athlete (up to 65,7kg) has a record of 16 triumphs, five setbacks and one draw in professional MMA.

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