Pros react after Brandon Moreno defeats Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283
Tonight’s UFC 283 event was co-headlined by a flyweight title fight featuring Deiveson Figueiredo taking on Brandon Moreno.
The bout marked the fourth consecutive time that Figueiredo and Moreno had collided inside of the Octagon. The pair had gone 1-1-1 over their past three battles, with ‘The God of War‘ winning their most recent contest by unanimous decision.
Figueiredo (21-3-1 MMA) entered UFC 283 having gone 6-1-1 over his past eight fights overall.
Meanwhile, Brandon Moreno (21-6-2 MMA) was 6-1-2 over his past nine Octagon appearances.
Tonight’s UFC 283 co-headliner proved to be a coming out party for Brandon Moreno. The Mexican standout was able to outclass the champion in the opening two rounds before landing a big punch in round three that caused Figgy’s eye to close up. After the doctor came in and took a look between rounds, it was decided that Deiveson Figueiredo could not continue.
Official UFC 283 Result: Brandon Moreno def. Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO
Check out how the pros reacted to ‘Figueiredo vs. Moreno 4’ below:
https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo/status/1616848730451496960
Last time these 2 will ever fight? Who wins?
— michael (@bisping) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1617019552671629313
Hoping the removal of James Krause from Moreno’s corner isn’t a huge mental factor in this. I want both guys at their best so we can see who comes out on top the baddest man at Flyweight! #UFC283
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/HenryCejudo/status/1617021171039621121
This next fight is hard to call…I feel like figgy & Moreno are just destined to fight each other forever lol…I’m picking Moreno. Gonna be a good fight either way! Let’s goooo #UFC283
— Wonderboy (@WonderboyMMA) January 22, 2023
Here we go 😎 #UFC283
Let’s go Moreno— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) January 22, 2023
Excited for another war! Lets go boys! #UFC283
— Kai Kara France (@kaikarafrance) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje/status/1617023643846082562
Figgy hits like a lightweight, but Moreno starting to find him #UFC283
— Brendan Schaub (@BrendanSchaub) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/Justin_Gaethje/status/1617024236576735232
Give me Fegureido! Number 1 easy fight in the flyweight division!
— Muhammad Mokaev (@muhammadmokaev) January 22, 2023
2-0 Brandon
— C H🖕🏽T O🇪🇨V E R A (@chitoveraUFC) January 22, 2023
What a fight!!!!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) January 22, 2023
They are already booking Figgy x Moreno V #UFC283
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) January 22, 2023
Post-fight reactions to Brandon Moreno defeating Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283:
Moreno is a savage!
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) January 22, 2023
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) January 22, 2023
Fair play. It’s impossible to fight with one eye.
— michael (@bisping) January 22, 2023
Welp Kai or Nicolau? 🤨🤔 #flyweight
— Brandon (@brandonroyval) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/AlanJouban/status/1617027519898599426
Nothing dirty at all, clean shot by the new champion Brandon Moreno! #UFC283 he really outclassed Figgy tonight. He was cruising
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) January 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/Eric_XCMMA/status/1617027983209906176
That's a no contest. Come on Herb Dean. #UFC283
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) January 22, 2023
Who would you like to see Brandon Moreno fight next following his victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at tonight’s UFC 283 event in Brazil? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!
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