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” Thompson (@WonderboyMMA) January 22, 2023

https://twitter.com/muhammadmokaev/status/1617023293164511232

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

https://twitter.com/chitoveraUFC/status/1617025130269671427

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

https://twitter.com/KelvinGastelum/status/1617027589599809536

Fair play. It’s impossible to fight with one eye.

— michael (@bisping) January 22, 2023

https://twitter.com/brandonroyval/status/1617027512802082817

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!