WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: Justin Gaethje strikes Ilia Topuria of Spain in the UFC lightweight championship fight during the UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn at the White House on June 14, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)

Renato Moicano calls out Ilia Topuria

Renato Moicano believes Ilia Topuria’s “confidence is broken,” and therefore the latter needs an easy fight when he returns. Moicano, who considers himself the perfect opponent for “El Matador’s” comeback bout, told MMA Fighting:

“Ilia Topuria. That’s a name. He needs an easy fight, right? That’s the truth. We know how the UFC operates. Either they sacrifice him and Paddy Pimblett [against each other], or they will give him a fight to keep rolling so that the guy can get his confidence back. And I think his confidence is broken.”

Check out Renato Moicano’s comments below:

Topuria will be ready to compete from February 2027, as per his team. When he returns, he’s expected to lock horns with his archrival Paddy Pimblett or potentially run it back with “The Highlight.”

Arman Tsarukyan also has an opponent in mind for Ilia Topuria

Arman Tsarukyan also believes Ilia Topuria should get an easy opponent when he returns to the octagon to bounce back. Tsarukyan wants Topuria to face the 40-year-old Michael Chandler, who’s on a four-fight losing streak. “Batman” told UFC on Paramount+ :

“[Ilia’s] still recovering. Probably next for him is a fight with Michael Chandler, and then come back and fight for the title. After [his last fight] he needs someone easy.”

Check out Arman Tsarukyan’s comments below:

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