VIDEO: Former rival of Pantoja and Moreno, Deiveson is direct in his analysis and prediction for the flyweight belt fight at UFC 290

Executioner of Brandon Moreno e Alexandre pantoja in the past, Deiveson Figueiredo gave his opinion on the confrontation that defines the flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.) in the UFC 290. Exclusively to SUPER FIGHTS, the former leader of the group revealed his favorite for the confrontation. The fighters star in the co-main fight of this Saturday's show (8).

“Pantoja is a thorn in the side of Brandon Moreno. The game doesn't match. Brandon Moreno He can't let go, because Pantoja won't let him. Pantoja is always pressing, on top. He (Alexandre) has a very difficult 'berimbolo' for Moreno. When it comes to changing jiu-jitsu, Brandon gets lost. When he goes for striking, he also gets lost. I see a new victory for Pantoja, and bringing the belt to Brazil. He's a boy who deserves it. I see him with the belt”, said Deiveson.

See too

VIDEO: MMA legends name favorite for title fight between Pantoja and Moreno at UFC 290

A flyweight veteran and, for years, a standout in the category, Alexandre will have his first title fight since his debut with the company in 2017. Willing to put Brazil at the top of the division again, the athlete arrives for the clash fueled by three consecutive victories .

In his second reign in the division, Moreno will have his third meeting with the Brazilian star. In the first confrontation, at TUF (The Ultimate Fighter) 24, Pantoja won by submission. Two years later, another positive result for Alexandre, who beat the Mexican in the judges' decision.