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Renato Moicano Calls for Ortega Rematch: 'I Want to Kill This Motherf*cker'
The Brazilian fighter is targeting a high-profile fight after his dominant UFC Vegas 115 win.
Apr. 5, 2026 at 1:40pm
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Following his main event victory over Chris Duncan at UFC Fight Night 272, Renato Moicano made it clear that he wants a rematch with Brian Ortega next. Moicano said he has 'bad blood' with Ortega and wants to 'kill this motherf*cker' in a fight, preferably in Brazil where the UFC is returning soon. Moicano believes he was beating Ortega in their first fight in 2017 before getting submitted, and he's eager to get that loss back against a more well-known opponent that can help boost his profile outside the octagon as well.
Why it matters
Moicano is looking to build momentum and get back into title contention in the featherweight division after a recent two-fight skid. A high-profile rematch with Ortega, who is one of the top contenders at 145 pounds, would be a major opportunity for Moicano to make a statement and potentially earn a future title shot.
The details
In his post-fight interview, Moicano called out Ortega directly, saying 'I want his head. I want to kill this motherf*cker.' Moicano believes he was winning their first fight in 2017 before getting submitted, and he's eager to get that loss back, especially with the UFC planning a return to Brazil soon. Moicano also expressed frustration with being booked in main event fights against lesser-known opponents, saying he wants a fight he can properly promote to grow his brand outside the octagon.
- Moicano and Ortega previously fought in 2017, with Ortega winning via third-round submission.
- Moicano and Ortega were scheduled to fight in a rematch in March 2026, but Ortega withdrew from the fight.
The players
Renato Moicano
A Brazilian UFC featherweight fighter who is coming off a dominant main event win over Chris Duncan at UFC Fight Night 272.
Brian Ortega
A top-ranked UFC featherweight contender who previously defeated Moicano via submission in 2017, but had to withdraw from a scheduled rematch with Moicano in March 2026.
What they’re saying
“There is one motherf*cker I have bad blood (with). His name is Ortega. Brian Ortega, man: He runs the first time. I was beating him the first time. He got me. Fair enough. It was my first defeat. But now I want revenge. I want his head. I want his head. I want to kill this motherf*cker.”
— Renato Moicano, UFC Fighter
What’s next
The UFC is expected to announce Moicano's next fight in the coming weeks, with a potential rematch against Ortega being a top priority for the Brazilian fighter.
The takeaway
Moicano is clearly eager to settle the score with Ortega and get a high-profile fight that can help boost his profile and title aspirations in the featherweight division. A rematch between the two would be a compelling matchup for fans, especially if it takes place in Brazil as Moicano has requested.
