Report – Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno II slated for June 12th. UFC event
The undisputed flyweight championship rematch between incumbent gold holder, Deiveson ‘Deus da Garra’ Figueiredo and Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno has been nailed down for an expected UFC 263 event on June 12th. — with a location or venue for the showcase yet to be determined by the organization. Initially targeting an April or May […]
Manager: Deiveson Figueiredo targets June rematch with Brandon Moreno
Despite tentative plans from UFC president, Dana White for a flyweight title rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno to take place in either April or May — the defending champion’s manager, Wallid Ismail has earmarked a June return and re-run for his client. Battling to a Fight of the Year contender at UFC […]
UFC 256 – The Fallout
Just twenty-three days ago, the UFC’s flyweight division’s landscape remained unblemished following UFC 255. Twenty-three days later, things remain mostly the same. Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo remains the division’s pack leader. And Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno remains the division’s number one contender. For Figueiredo, his current status came with its fair share of […]
UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno – The Breakdown
The quick turnaround for this weekend’s UFC 256 main event warrants massive plaudits to both champion, Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo and challenger, Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno. Just twenty-one days ago, Figueiredo secured the first successful defence of his flyweight title at UFC 255, as he shared that pay-per-view event with the above mentioned, […]
Henry Cejudo: Deiveson Figueiredo is babysitting my belt
Former two-weight world champion, Henry ‘Triple C’ Cejudo may have vacated his undisputed flyweight championship in December of last year, but the retired former bantamweight champion and Olympic gold medalist has claimed current 125-pound best, Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo is only “babysitting” the flyweight throne in his absence. Cejudo, who shockingly announced his retirement […]
UFC 255 – The Fallout
The landscape for both the UFC’s flyweight divisions remains unmoved from its original lie after Saturday night’s UFC 255 event. Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo continues to shine his star bright at 125-pounds, with the first successful defence of his flyweight throne, while the chasing pack in the women’s bracket continue to hunt down incumbent […]
Report: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno verbally agree to UFC 256 matchup
What an incredible storyline we’ve got here. Both featuring just last night at UFC 255, retaining flyweight champion, Deiveson ‘Deus Da Garra’ Figueiredo, and number-one contender, Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno have both verbally agreed to meet at UFC 256 in just twenty-one days. In a stunning turnaround, Para native, Figueiredo lodged his first successful […]
Brandon Moreno vs. Alex Perez set for UFC 255 on November 21st.
A high stakes potential flyweight title eliminator between former LFA 125-pound best, Brandon ‘The Assassin Baby’ Moreno, and Alex Perez has been added to UFC 255 on November 21st. – with a location and venue still yet to be determined by the promotion. In the midst of his second Octagon stint, Tijuana upstart, Moreno looks […]