Brazilian UFC fighter reveals plan not to live in Brazil after retirement unless there are financial problems

The UFC is the largest MMA promotion in the world and remains the ultimate dream for most fighters. However, getting a chance in the UFC is no easy task and fighters often have to sacrifice everything to move to the US and join the best gyms in the world. Brazil’s Renato Moicano is one such fighter who moved to the United States to train with the top American team. However, returning to Brazil is not in Moicano’s plans as he revealed in a recent interview the only condition that could force him to return to his home country.

The 34-year-old is currently on a three-fight win streak after notching victories over the likes of Brad Riddell, Drew Dober and Jailin Turner. Meanwhile, he joined Demetrious Johnson on the latest episode of his YouTube podcast where they discussed all things MMA. During the conversation, the conversation turned to Moicano’s post-retirement plans, and the Brazilian insisted he had no desire to return to his homeland, saying:

“I don’t want to move back to Brazil. I don’t want to move back to Brazil unless everything goes wrong. If I’m broke, I’ll go back to Brazil because the cost of living there is much cheaper than in America. Let’s say I have two or three houses here in Florida, then I could live on rent in Brazil like a king, a king, my brother. But my plan is to live like a king in America.

Moicano gave one of the best post-fight interviews following his victory over Jailin Turner at UFC 300. In addition to talking about his love for America, his love for the First Amendment and his love for property, the lightweight fighter also urged fans recommend reading Ludwig Van Mises’ Six Lessons from the Austrian School of Economics. Furthermore, with Moicano now on three wins under his belt, fans are curious about what lies ahead for him in the promotion.

What’s next in the UFC for Renato Moicano?

Following his win at UFC 300, Moicano vaulted himself to 10th in the UFC’s 155-pound division. In multiple interviews after the fight he stated that he wanted to face Paddy Pimblett next. Unfortunately for Moicano, though, that’s not a request the UFC could grant, as Pimblett is significantly lower than him in the rankings.

In all likelihood, the UFC will give Moicano a top 10 opponent in his next outing and a win there would put him in the top 5. From the looks of it, Moicano is just a few wins away from securing a win. title shot in perhaps the most talented division in the UFC.