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Deiveson Figueiredo expects ‘much easier’ weight cut for UFC 256, predicts first-round win over Brandon Moreno

Deiveson Figueiredo doesn’t expect any surprises when he walks to the scale Friday morning for the official UFC 255 weigh-ins in Las Vegas.

“Deus da Guerra” struggled and failed to hit 125-pound championship weight for his February clash with Joseph Benavidez, but he avoided controversy ahead of a rematch with Benavidez in July and then against Alex Perez in November.

Booked for a historic three-week turnaround at UFC 256 on Dec. 12, Figueiredo reassures fans there will be no issue this time.

The Brazilian talent usually bulks up to 147 pounds days after a flyweight bout.