Renato Moicano didn’t mince his words ahead of his clash against Beneil Dariush on the UFC 311 main card.
As this highly anticipated fight approaches, the verbal exchanges between the two fighters add additional tension to this poster. Renato Moicano, famous for his outspokenness as much as for his performances in the Octagon, stood out during his last fight in Paris. Opposed to Benoît Saint Denis, he won an impressive victory by stoppage of the referee, consolidating his reputation as a technical and aggressive fighter. The Brazilian has a solid record and intends to win in a very competitive lightweight category.
Opposite, Beneil Dariush, 35, is a respected UFC veteran. Long in the shadow of the big names in the division, he has racked up notable victories thanks to his complete and methodical style. However, his recent loss to Charles Oliveira has dampened his momentum somewhat, and this fight against Moicano at UFC 311 represents a crucial opportunity to reignite his run to the top.
“I’m going to beat Beneil Dariush”
During the press conference organized by the UFC, Moicano did not hesitate to throw barbs at his opponent. “Dariush is an old guy” he said with a smirk. “He may be smart in the Octagon, but his time is over. I’m here to show that this division needs new blood, not a guy who’s been around for years.”
Words which did not fail to make Beneil Dariush react. At a press conference, the American opted for a measured but spicy response: “It’s funny, he says I’m old, but look at his fights. He talks a lot, but the fight is in the cage. Words don’t matter. » With his usual calm, Dariush added: “I respect what Moicano did, but in the end it’s my skills that will do the talking on Saturday night. And no matter what he says, I’m ready for anything.”
-Nevertheless, the Brazilian still showed his respect towards his opponent: “I like him a lot, I respect him a lot. He is dangerous and has more punching power than me. He has more knockouts than me. » Moicano’s verbal strategy seems aimed at destabilizing Dariush before the fight. However, the latter has shown that he is difficult to shake. “I’m used to being underestimated. If saying that I’m old motivates him, good for him. But believe me, experience has its advantages” concluded Dariush with a touch of irony.
If the exchange of pleasantries between the two fighters fuels the promotion, we must not lose sight of the sporting issues. Indeed, this fight could redefine the lightweight hierarchy.
Can Moicano take the next step by beating Beneil Dariush?
