Dana White wowed by Renato Moicano’s UFC Paris win through injury

LAS VEGAS – Dana White like many viewers was wowed by Renato Moicano’s win and toughness at UFC Fight Night 243 in Paris on Saturday.

Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 10-5 UFC) defeated Benoit Saint Denis by doctor stoppage and later revealed he competed within the bout with a big shoulder injury.

White was complimentary of Moicano’s efficiency, but in addition stated he thinks in a way the Brazilian fighter could have lucked out.

“It was unimaginable what he was capable of do with that damage, and sitting within the nook was by no means even a priority,” White instructed MMA Junkie and different reporters following Dana White’s Contender Series 74 on Tuesday on the UFC Apex. “It’s not like they have been (complaining). They usually’re fortunate. As a result of if Saint Denis’ eye didn’t appear like that and the physician didn’t go over to the opposite facet, the struggle is off.”

After the struggle, Moicano mentioned Dan Hooker and Paddy Pimblett as potential subsequent opponents. From the UFC’s perspective although, White stated it’s manner too early to begin planning any type of matchups.

“We received’t discuss Moicano for a pair extra weeks,” White stated. “We received’t even discuss him for a pair extra weeks. Initially, you noticed what occurred to him. It’s going to be a minute earlier than he’s even mentioned.”

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