Renato Moicano critiques Ortega vs. Hooker matchup ahead of UFC Qatar

Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:29 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Renato Moicano critiques Ortega vs. Hooker matchup ahead of UFC Qatar

Summary

Renato Moicano expressed disbelief at the UFC pairing Brian Ortega with Dan Hooker for their bout at UFC Qatar on November 21. Labeling the fight 'the worst fight in the UFC', Moicano made these comments after two canceled rematches with Ortega and his own unsuccessful attempts to secure a fight with Hooker. Ortega, who holds a win over Moicano, is set to make his UFC lightweight debut against Hooker, who has struggled in recent fights. Moicano is also preparing for his own bout against Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123 this Saturday.

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Key Details

•Moicano calls Ortega vs. Hooker 'the worst fight in the UFC'.
•The matchup occurs at UFC Qatar on November 21.
•Ortega withdrew from two previous scheduled rematches with Moicano.
•Ortega will debut in the lightweight division against Hooker.
•Moicano is focused on his fight with Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123.

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Renato “Money” Moicano is shocked that the Ultimate Fighting Championship matched up Brian Ortega and Dan Hooker.
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