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Brandon Moreno: Deiveson Figueiredo Needs Another Win Before Receiving Title Shot

Brandon Moreno doesn’t sound as though he believes a trilogy with Deiveson Figueiredo will be his next move.

After battling Figueiredo to a majority draw in the UFC 256 headliner, Moreno became the first Mexican-born champion in promotion history when he submitted the Brazilian in the third round at UFC 263 on June 12. Moreno left no doubt the second time around, which is why he thinks Figueiredo has more work to do the second time around.

Speaking at a media luncheon on Tuesday, Moreno discussed what might be next for his first flyweight title defense.