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Renato Moicano claims UFC welterweight would ‘trash’ Conor McGregor in brutal fashion
TL;DR
Renato Moicano asserts that UFC welterweight Carlos Prates would defeat Conor McGregor in a brutal match. Speculation around McGregor's return to the UFC is intensifying, particularly for International Fight Week in July.
Key points
- Renato Moicano claims Carlos Prates would defeat Conor McGregor.
- Speculation about McGregor's return is increasing.
- International Fight Week in July is a potential comeback date.
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Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC appears closer than ever, with growing speculation around a comeback during International Fight Week in July.
Several names have been linked with the Irishman as the promotion considers options. Among them, one suggestion has drawn a particularly strong reaction from fellow fighters.
UFC lightweight Renato Moicano has offered a firm view on one speculated opponent for McGregor, Carlos Prates. He believes his countryman would pose serious problems for ‘The Notorious’.
Renato Moicano backs Carlos Prates to dominate Conor McGregor in potential clash
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Moicano claimed ‘The Nightmare’ would have secured a one-sided victory over McGregor when he addressed rumours the UFC had considered the matchup for the Irishman’s return.
His comments followed Prates’ impressive win over former welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena. That performance further strengthened the Brazilian’s growing reputation.
On his own YouTube channel, Moicano said: “They wanted to match Carlos Prates vs Conor McGregor. Can you imagine how McGregor would have been trashed? The best call UFC has ever made was not to make that fight.”
“It would have turned Prates into a global star. Prates would have destroyed McGregor in a way never seen before.”
Carlos Prates eyes title contention after statement victory
Prates is now positioning himself as a leading contender in the division.
His recent form has placed him firmly in the title conversation.
He has publicly expressed interest in facing the winner of a potential bout between Islam Makhachev and Ian Machado Garry. That fight has not yet been confirmed, but appears close to being finalised.
Q&A
What did Renato Moicano say about Conor McGregor's potential opponent?
Renato Moicano believes that Carlos Prates would 'trash' Conor McGregor in a fight.
When is Conor McGregor expected to return to the UFC?
Conor McGregor's return to the UFC is speculated to be during International Fight Week in July.
Who is Carlos Prates in relation to Conor McGregor?
Carlos Prates is a UFC welterweight fighter suggested as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor.
