Renato Moicano targets Ilia Topuria for potential comeback fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:46 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Renato Moicano expressed interest in fighting Ilia Topuria, suggesting he could be the ideal opponent for Topuria's return to the octagon. Topuria recently suffered a significant defeat to Justin Gaethje, which left him with multiple injuries and a dented confidence. Moicano is set to face Tom Nolan at UFC Vegas 123 on October 31 and hopes to call out Topuria if he wins. He believes the match would help Topuria rebuild his confidence after the tough loss, describing it as a potentially challenging encounter. Whether the UFC will facilitate the matchup remains uncertain.
- •Moicano believes Topuria needs an easier opponent to regain confidence.
- •Topuria suffered injuries in a recent fight, leading to a potential comeback.
- •Moicano plans to call out Topuria if he wins against Tom Nolan.
- •Moicano recognizes the challenge Topuria poses despite his recent struggles.
- •The UFC's decision on the matchup is still unclear.
- 6:46 AMYahoo Sports — Renato Moicano Pitches Himself as the Perfect Comeback Opponent for Ilia Topuria
"Renato Moicano believes Ilia Topuria is broken mentally and needs an easy fight to make his UFC comeback.
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