Deiveson says he entered the octagon wanting to knock out Moreno, but was 'infected by his rival's sweet manner'

D. Figueiredo and B. Moreno had a respectful meeting at the UFC 277 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

The victory of Brandon Moreno about Kai Kara France, valid for the interim flyweight belt (up to 56,7 kg), confirmed the first quadrilogy in UFC history, between the Mexican and Deiveson Figueiredo, linear champion of the division. After the triumph of the new interim champion, the Brazilian entered the octagon and the two shared moments of surprising kindness, complete with an apology and a handshake.

During his participation in the podcast “MMA Hour”, on the North American website, this Monday (1), however, Deiveson Figueiredo revealed that he entered the octagon “with the desire to knock him out” Brandon Moreno, but ended up “infected by the sweet way” of the Mexican.

“I went in there like I always go into my fights, wanting to knock someone out, but he was a guy who treated me in a sweet way. He's sweet. This calmed the beast within me. I noticed his sweet demeanor and it rubbed off on me a little. Now I'm back to being myself. I'm a salty guy, who wants to knock out. Mainly him, who wants something that is mine, which is my belt”, explained the champion.

Deiveson Figueiredo e Brandon Moreno They have already shared the octagon for more than 60 minutes, divided into three consecutive fights. In the first, the two tied in the judges' decision and the belt remained with the Brazilian. In the second, the Mexican managed the submission in the third round and became champion. In the trilogy, held in January this year, Deiveson won the unanimous decision and regained the title.