Deiveson Figueiredo e Brandon Moreno write another chapter of one of the main rivalries in world MMA in recent years this Saturday (21), when they face each other for the fourth time in the co-main fight of the UFC 283, in Rio de Janeiro. In an exclusive interview with SUPER FIGHTS, the Brazilian commented on the rivalry with the Mexican and expectations for the tetralogy.
In an interview carried out shortly before the official fight last Wednesday (18), the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg) revealed that he had not yet met with Brandon Moreno and that he preferred to keep things that way, mainly due to the presence of Marcelo red, coach of the Mexican and pivotal to the racism case against Deiveson in 2021, recently fired from UFC.
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“We haven't met yet. Our relationship is not healthy. He tries to make a Trojan horse out of me, but I have an antidote and I don't let it happen. Among us, the beast always gets in the Octagon. It's better to avoid (contact), especially because he has the Marcelo red, who is his coach who committed racism towards me. I prefer not to find it. I don't like these guys. I'm very sincere, why lie? I’m not his friend”, said Deiveson.
Despite the disaffection, Deiveson Figueiredo admitted that the rivalry with Brandon Moreno It also brought learning, especially regarding the importance of being patient and cautious.
“I learned in the last fight. He always entered the Octagon to knockout, submit and end the fight as quickly as possible. I learned that on the other side there is a guy who also prepared himself. What if my attack doesn't work? I learned that I have to be more patient, attack with caution, wait for the right moment to strike. Style Vitor belfort”, revealed Daico.
Lastly, Deiveson Figueiredo guaranteed that the outcome he considers ideal for the fourth fight against Brandon Moreno it would be a knockout to delight the audience at the Jeunesse Arena, in Rio de Janeiro.
“I’m a guy who comes with good movement. If I continue with this movement, I have a 100% chance of knocking the guy out. Brandon Moreno. The ideal outcome is to knock out and give this happiness to the public.”
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