Back on the flyweight throne, Deiveson explains smiles to Moreno during fight at UFC 270

D. Figueiredo defeated B. Moreno in the UFC 270. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

With a great performance in the victory over Brandon Moreno No. UFC 270, held this Saturday (22), something else caught attention in the Brazilian's performance. Back on the flyweight throne (up to 56,7kg), after overcoming his rival in the trilogy, the man from Pará was sometimes 'clicked' smiling at his opponent during the five-round battle. Asked about his motivation in a press conference after the show, the 'God of War' explained himself.

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“I'm happy when I find an opponent who gives me an incredible fight like today. The fight was insane, bloody, just the way the public likes it. I have fun. I’m happy when that happens”, he explained.

O UFC 270 it marked the third meeting between Figueiredo and Moreno in the Octagon. With a draw and a triumph for the Mexican, Deiveson achieved his first positive result against Brandon.

To resume the position he lost in June 2021, the Brazilian reformulated his preparation for clashes. The athlete started training with Henry Cejudo, his old rival and former champion of the category, who was one of those responsible for the evolution of the team from Pará.

In the octagon, Figueiredo and Moreno put on a real show for the spectators of the UFC 270. For 25 minutes, the protagonists acted aggressively. After five rounds, the 'God of War' was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.