Fast-rising Brazilian featherweight Renato Moicano had hoped for a rematch with the one man to beat him, but now he’s changing targets.

Moicano (13-1-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC) had hoped to challenge Brian Ortega to a rematch with an interim belt on the line, but with “T-City” rebooked for a shot at UFC featherweight champ Max Holloway at December’s UFC 231, Moicano is now calling for a bout with former champ Jose Aldo (27-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) (via Twitter).

With the Max x Ortega fight booked for December, now @moicanoufc x @josealdojunior is the fight that needs to happen! Number #2 against the #4 to see who deserves a chance to fight for the title.

I am ready.

Oss.

On paper, the fight certainly seems to make sense. After all, Moicano sits at No. 6 in the latest USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA featherweight rankings, with Aldo just ahead at No. 4.

Additionally, the timing seems logical, as well. After all, Moicano was in action earlier this month, picking up a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for a UFC 227 submission of fellow featherweight contender Cub Swanson.

Meanwhile, Aldo competed just one week prior, also notching a $50,000 “Performance of the Night” bonus for his first-round stoppage of knockout artist Jeremy Stephens.

Aldo had also angled for a potential interim title fight with Ortega, when Holloway’s status was still uncertain following his medical removal from UFC 226. However, with “Blessed” back in action, a meeting between Brazilian countrymen Moicano and Aldo could serve to identify a clear No. 1 contender in the division.

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