Written by Renato Moicano has an issue with his official ranking after UFC Fight Night 243.
Moicano (20-5-1 MMA, 12-5 UFC) battered Benoit Saint Denis for a second-round doctor’s stoppage TKO this past Saturday in Paris to notch his fourth straight win. Despite his impressive performance, Moicano stayed put at No. 11 in the UFC lightweight rankings, which he took umbrage with.
“That’s the first time I see somebody destroy their opponent and don’t get up on the rankings… I guess MMA journalists love macron too.”
That’s the first time I see somebody destroy their opponent and don’t get up on the rankings… I guess mma journalists love macron too #ufc #mma
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 1, 2024
Moicano had a feeling that would be the case prior to the rankings update. He went on a rant on X, explaining why the majority of the fighters ranked above him don’t merit their standing. He thinks he should be ranked No. 6.
“If UFC rankings aren’t total bullsh*t, I should be ranked No. 6 in the lightweight division tomorrow,” Moicano said. “Why? In the last 8 months, I’ve fought 3 times, and I’m on a six-fight win streak in the lightweight division, with five stoppages. Yet, ranked above me are No. 10 Max Holloway, a legend, but he’s at 145 and will be facing Topuria for the featherweight belt at UFC 308. Even if he loses, his spot in the lightweight rankings makes no sense. He just beat Gaethje, so if anything, he should be ranked No. 3. I’d gladly take No. 7 if that was case. No. 9 Rafael Fiziev coming off two losses to Mateusz Gamrot and Justin Gaethje. His last fight was in September 2023.
“No. 8 Mateusz Gamrot coming off a loss to Dan Hooker in August 2024. No. 7 Beneil Dariush coming off two losses to Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan. His last fight was in December 2023. No. 6 Michael Chandler: If anyone doesn’t deserve this spot, it’s Michael Chandler. He’s 2-3 in the UFC, coming off a loss to Dustin Poirier in November 2022. Since then, he’s been sitting out, waiting for Conor McGregor’s return, and only now decided to fight Charles Oliveira. There’s no way I’m not No. 6 in the lightweight division right now.”
If UFC Rankings Aren’t Total Bullshit, I Should Be Ranked #6 in the Lightweight Division Tomorrow. Why? In the last 8 months, I’ve fought 3 times and I’m on a 6-fight win streak in the lightweight division, with 5 stoppages. Yet, ranked above me are:
— Renato Moicano UFC (@moicanoufc) October 1, 2024