Brandon Moreno and Deivison Figueiredo exchanged a fair bit in round 1. Figueiredo seemed to be making ways with several well placed calf kicks that even buckled the legs of Moreno. Likely result? Figureido 10-9.
Moreno readjusted in round 2. Figueiredo went for a single leg straight away but scrapped the attempt. Round 2 was much more measured – but not lacking in output. 14 leg kicks landed for Figueiredo in the first 6 minutes of the fight.
Moreno seems to be determined to try and Left hook his way to victory. Cejudo can be heard cornering Figueiredo and yelling for a take out all throughout round 2. Round 2 like result? 10-9 Moreno.
Figueiredo came out swinging in round 3 but was unable to capitalize on any exchanges. Moreno was looking better and better while Figueiredo was slowly starting to gas. Moreno keeps throwing lefts – Figueiredo’s best offense remains a calf kick. 22 strikes to the legs of Moreno. On the other hand Moreno threw 38 significant strikes at Figgy’s head. Figueiredo drops Moreno at the very end of round 3 – tries to follow up with submission but only several seconds left. Moreno likely still in the lead – but a very tight lead.
Round 4 is on. Moreno’s shin looking welted. Figueiredo switched to south paw. Moreno is starting to check kicks. Moreno still looks balanced – not gassing. Moreno seems to be getting the better of Figueiredo in exchanges but it’s still really close. Moreno Leads in significant strikes in rounds 2 and 3 – Figueiredo ahead in 1.
Round 5.
Moreno seems to be having trouble walking to his corner. His leg needs icing.
Moreno scores early takedown on Figueiredo .
— MS (@UFC_Obsessed) January 23, 2022
Back and forth action between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo ? #UFC270 (via @ufc) pic.twitter.com/MbAz44HL7p
— MMAFighting.com (@MMAFighting) January 23, 2022
Figueiredo drops Moreno with a MASSIVE right hand just before the bell in Round 3 ? #UFC270 (via @ufc) pic.twitter.com/Dnfxv344cR
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Figueiredo, at minimum, is doing a pretty good job of putting Moreno on the defensive and giving him things to respond to, forcing Moreno to reset. Could be intentional on Moreno’s part to wait, too, but the Brazilian looks decent early.
— Luke Thomas (@lthomasnews) January 23, 2022
Brendon Moreno and Deivison Figueiredo go the distance. Either of them looked like they could be knocked out. Crucial takedown in round 5 for the champion – ultimately the official result was: 48-47 Figueiredo via unanimous decision