Bobby Green has expressed interest in fighting Renato Moicano next. Green responded to Moicano's comments calling him old, saying "Who's he calling old? I'll give you an old-school beating." The callout appears to stem from recent verbal exchanges between the two lightweight fighters. Green is clearly motivated by Moicano's age-related jabs and wants to settle the matter inside the Octagon. No official matchmaking has been announced, but Green has made his intentions clear.
Bobby Green has publicly called out fellow lightweight Renato Moicano, making clear he wants to settle a verbal dispute inside the Octagon.
The challenge stems from Moicano taking shots at Green's age in recent exchanges between the two fighters. Green fired back, saying he would give Moicano an "old-school beating," making his desire for the matchup unmistakable. No official booking has been announced by the UFC.
Moicano enters the picture as a ranked contender in the lightweight division, sitting at number 13 in the 155-pound rankings. The 37-year-old Brazilian holds a professional record of 21-7-1 and brings a well-rounded offensive game to the table. He lands 4.1 significant strikes per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, while also generating consistent grappling pressure with 1.68 takedowns per 15 minutes. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach, Moicano presents a technically capable challenge for any fighter in the division.
Why it matters
- Both fighters compete at lightweight, meaning a potential matchup would carry direct divisional implications
- A win for either man over a recognizable name could push them closer to the top 10 of the 155-pound rankings
- The stylistic contrast between Moicano's technical striking and takedown game and Green's aggressive approach sets up an intriguing clash
- The public callout adds pressure on matchmakers to consider the fight seriously if both parties remain willing
