Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will look to battle for a fourth and probably closing time with the flyweight title going up for grabs at UFC 283, which takes place on Jan. 21 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Figueiredo introduced the battle through Instagram with extra individuals with information of the promotion’s plans confirming the information to MMA Preventing on Monday.
The battle between Figueiredo and Moreno has been rumored for weeks however solely now does it seem each athletes agreed to the date and placement. Figueiredo added that he’s already signed his bout settlement for the competition.
After going to a draw of their authentic assembly, Figueiredo and Moreno have cut up a pair of fights, which led to the fourth encounter now scheduled in January.
Figueiredo return residence to compete in Brazil for the primary time since 2018 in what was his third bout as a part of the UFC roster. In his most up-to-date look, Figueiredo picked up a unanimous determination over Moreno to reclaim the flyweight title however a hand harm stored him out of motion since that battle in January.
As for Moreno, he truly competed again in July the place he earned a 3rd spherical end in opposition to Kai Kara-France the place he claimed the interim UFC flyweight title bout. Total, Moreno has gone 5-1-1 in his previous seven fights along with his solely loss coming to Figueiredo.
Figueiredo vs. Moreno 4 is the primary confirmed title battle booked for the UFC’s return to Brazil with extra bouts anticipated to be introduced within the coming weeks.
Mike Heck contributed to this report
