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Dana White Confirms Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Rematch Is Next

WhiteIt was kind of obvious but UFC president Dana White has confirmed it — a rematch will be next for Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno. The pair fought to a majority decision draw in the UFC 256 headliner on Saturday night in what was one of the greatest fights in UFC history. It was expected […]

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It was kind of obvious but UFC president Dana White has confirmed it — a rematch will be next for Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno.

The pair fought to a majority decision draw in the UFC 256 headliner on Saturday night in what was one of the greatest fights in UFC history.

It was expected that Cody Garbrandt would face the winner in a potential March date, but that’s out of the question now as a rematch between Figueiredo and Moreno is the only step to take according to White and pretty much everyone else in the combat sports world.

“I mean we gotta give these guys some time off but you absolutely, positively do that rematch,” White said at the post-fight press conference. “That’s another fun fight for us all to look forward to in 2021.”

It seems even Garbrandt acknowledges that he won’t get the title shot as he called for a March fight with Henry Cejudo instead following the fight.

And considering Figueiredo and Moreno both fought on less than a months’ notice having competed at UFC 255, nobody would complain if the duo needed a couple months off.

It looks like that will be the case regardless as Figueiredo has already been hospitalized after already being hospitalized the previous night due to a stomach infection. Moreno, meanwhile, suffered a number of injuries and will likely be on the sidelines for a bit.

Regardless, how excited are you for the potential rematch in 2021?

UFC 256: Figueiredo Vs. Perez Bonuses

FigueiredoEarlier tonight (Sat. December 12th, 2020) UFC 256 took place from the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. The UFC facility played host to a quick return matchup for Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo against the number one contender Brandon Moreno. In this bout, the pair had a five-round back and forth war that ultimately […]

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Earlier tonight (Sat. December 12th, 2020) UFC 256 took place from the UFC Apex Facility in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The UFC facility played host to a quick return matchup for Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo against the number one contender Brandon Moreno. In this bout, the pair had a five-round back and forth war that ultimately ended in a majority draw for the champion. In the co-main event, we saw Tony Ferguson make his long-awaited return taking on the rising star Charles Oliveira. Oliveira was able to emerge victorious over the former interim champion and add another fight to his now eight-fight long win streak. Outside of these two fights, there were plenty of exciting moments on the card warranting bonuses.

The first Performance of the Night went to Rafael Fiziev for his knockout win over Renato Moicano. After the pair squared off toe to toe early in the first round, Fiziev was able to put together a devastating combination that too Moicano off his feet and forced the red to step in and call the bout.

The second Performance of the Night went to Kevin Holland for his knockout victory over the veteran Jacare Souza. In what became his fifth victory of 2020, Holland was not afraid to grapple with the decorated Souza pulling card shortly in the fight and landing ground and pound from the bottom. Ultimately this was what allowed him to find the finish with a combination of nasty right hooks.

Fight of the Night came in the main event when Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo went to war with Brandon Moreno for the full duration of five rounds. Competitive the whole way through the challenger looked to making some good progress in the later round noticeably damaging the champion. Ultimately when it went to the judges one saw it for Figueiredo while the other two saw the bout as a draw.

UFC 256 Bonuses: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno Earn FOTN Honors

The UFC 256 bonuses have been released. The pay-per-view event took place inside the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card was a flyweight title clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and  Brandon Moreno.  This fight saw More…

The UFC 256 bonuses have been released. The pay-per-view event took place inside the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Headlining the card was a flyweight title clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and  Brandon Moreno.  This fight saw Moreno bring the challenge to Figueiredo. They both had a back and forth striking affair, but Moreno […]

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Deiveson Figueiredo Retains Title In FOTY Contender After Majority Draw With Brandon Moreno – UFC 256 Highlights

FigueiredoDeiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo remains the undisputed UFC flyweight titleholder, following a potential Fight of the Year shoo-in in a majority draw with the durable, gritty, and determined number-one contender, Brandon Moreno over five-rounds. Starting with an aggessive approach, Figueiredo opened with a spinning back-kick to the body, before launching a powerful right jab. […]

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Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo remains the undisputed UFC flyweight titleholder, following a potential Fight of the Year shoo-in in a majority draw with the durable, gritty, and determined number-one contender, Brandon Moreno over five-rounds.

Starting with an aggessive approach, Figueiredo opened with a spinning back-kick to the body, before launching a powerful right jab. In a brief scramble, Moreno rolled to the Brazilian’s back, before the defending champion made his way back to his feet. As is patented, Figueiredo had massive success in the pocket, with Moreno finding his range as well of note. One round in the books. 10-9 to the defending titleholder.

Figueiredo, without as much intent from the get-go in the second, once more fired off a massive spin to the body, pushing the Mexican back to th efence, who himself replied with a well placed shot of his own. Ripping upstairs with a couple of right-hooks, Moreno ate everything Figueiredo had to offer, showing a fantastic chin in the pocket. Attempting to close the distance, Figueiredo suffered a takedown — with Moreno suffering an eye-poke from guard. Again pushed to the fence via Figueiredo’s pressure, Moreno scored another trip, with the Brazilian immediately shooting back to his feet.

Into the third with a staggering pace, it was more of the same, with Figueiredo cracking Moreno with a series of hooks in the pocket, before firing off that consistent southpaw body kick. Moreno, nevertheless, displaying a phenomenal ability to withstand punishment. Suffering a particularly nasty inadvertent kick to the groin, Moreno collapsed to the canvas to recover. Referee, Jason Herzog also deducted a point from Figueiredo. Before the buzzer, Moreno landed a massive right-hook to boot.

Our first of two championship-rounds. Initiating the clinch, Figeuriedo jumped for a guillotine, with Moreno pushing the champion back to the fence before both made their way back to the feet. Wobbling Figueiredo, Moreno landed some beautifully placed shots in the pocket, with the Brazilian becoming more and more notably fatigued. Another takedown landed for Moreno, who wound up in half-guard.

Fifth and final round. Moreno seemed to be dealing with a massive swelling on his left forearm after catching a massive left kick from Figueiredo. With his output severely compromised, Moreno failed to continue his incredible volume into the fifth and final round, with the judges scoring the headliner a majority draw (48-48, and 47-47 (x)).

Below, check out the highlights from an instant flyweight classic between still champion, Figueiredo, and steely challenger, Moreno.

Charles Oliveira Dominates Tony Ferguson In Unanimous Judging Victory – UFC 256 Highlights

OliveiraEven in his difficult to watch UFC 249 defeat to Justin Gaethje in May, former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson had his moments. Tonight, however, the Oxnard native ran into a blockade at each turn, with Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira comfortably taking a massive, career-best performance on his way to a unanimous decision victory. Scoring […]

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Even in his difficult to watch UFC 249 defeat to Justin Gaethje in May, former interim lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson had his moments. Tonight, however, the Oxnard native ran into a blockade at each turn, with Charles ‘Do Bronx’ Oliveira comfortably taking a massive, career-best performance on his way to a unanimous decision victory.

Scoring a takedown in the opening-round, Oliveira even enjoyed the lion share of the striking exchanges, and spent the remainder of the round in control. The Brazilian even almost submitted the 36-year-old with a taut armbar before the buzzer, with Ferguson’s left arm extremely hyper-extended.

In the second-round, it was more of the same for the Diego Lima Chute Boxe trainee, as he controlled Ferguson on the top and in the scrambles, threatening with a triangle to boot. Ferguson’s sole notable impact came in the form of a slashing elbow as he admirably defended a takedown.

A rallying effort eluded Ferguson, as Oliveira once more controlled the former interim champion from the top. Stretching his winning spree to an incredible eight consecutively, Oliveira notched the biggest win of his career to date — and surely inserts himself into lightweight title contention.

Below, check out the highlights from Oliveira’s dominant, one-sided 30-26 (x3) victory over Ferguson.

UFC 256 Highlights: Charles Oliveira Shuts Down Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira delivered in the co-main event role.  The two fighters met in a lightweight bout on Saturday night (December 12, 2020) at the UFC 256 pay-per-view event from the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oliveira d…

Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira delivered in the co-main event role.  The two fighters met in a lightweight bout on Saturday night (December 12, 2020) at the UFC 256 pay-per-view event from the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Oliveira didn’t waste any time in getting the fight to the ground in the first […]

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