The losses to Rafael Fiziev and Jalin Turner only inspired Riddell to bring his best when he takes on Moicano.
That’s great news for fight fans who’ll be in attendance. Riddell has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting fighters in the lightweight division thanks to Fight of the Night battles with Jamie Mullarkey and Drew Dober.
And it’s easy to see why the UFC wanted to see this matchup between Moicano and Riddell. Both fighters put on a show, both fighters leave it all in the Octagon, and they both need a big win.
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“People are saying Fight of the Night and 100% it could be, but I think it’s going to be more technical than what people think it could be. Moicano does get in there and fight, but he’s also quite patient, as well,” Riddell said. “It’s an awesome fight to have and I’ve never had an easy fight. I don’t want an easy fight.”
“He’s good at everything, but so am I.”
If Riddell can get the result he’s looking for, it will put him right back on track as one of the top lightweight fighters in the world.
And if he can do it in epic fashion, he can make a memory in MSG that will last a lifetime.
