Despite picking up big wins at UFC 255 last weekend, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno are already slated to fight again\u2014against each other.<\/p>\n
Figueiredo, the UFC flyweight champion, and Moreno, the division’s No. 1 contender, are set to collide at UFC 256 next month. And when the cage door closes, the champ is expecting a decisive and violent victory.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think I\u2019m going to destroy him,\u201d Figueiredo said at the UFC 255 post-fight press conference (via MMA Fighting<\/a>). \u201cIf I touch him, I\u2019m going to break him. Just touching him.<\/p>\n \u201cBecause Brandon Moreno talk a lot of bad things about me,” he added. “I have a personal problem with Brandon Moreno. I think I\u2019m going to destroy Brandon Moreno in December. But I want the boss to show the desire to see this fight.\u201d<\/p>\n Given the short time Figueiredo will have to prepare for this fight, many fans are worried he’ll struggle to make the 125-pound limit for flyweight title fights\u2014a limit he’s failed to reach previously.<\/p>\n Figueiredo acknowledges that it will be difficult, but believes Moreno will also struggle with the cut down to 125, which should level the playing field.<\/p>\n \u201cThe pressure I\u2019m going to have to get the weight, he\u2019s going to have [too],\u201d Figueiredo said. \u201cWe\u2019re in the same spot. It\u2019s a war for both sides. If I I have pressure, he\u2019s going to have pressure.\u201d<\/p>\n While Figueiredo definitely has a tough task ahead of him in this fight with Moreno, it’s worth noting that the oddsmakers do expect him to win the fight<\/a>. Heading into UFC 256, the Brazilian has been pegged as a significant -275 favorite, while Moreno is a +235 underdog.<\/p>\n UFC 256: Brandon Moreno (+235) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (-275) https:\/\/t.co\/nYbOKQNeWY<\/a> @theassassinbaby<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BestFightOdds (@BestFightOdds) November 22, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n