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UFC 283: Brandon Moreno Wins UFC Flyweight Title vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Brandon Moreno is the undisputed flyweight champion.

Moreno (21-6-2) controlled all three rounds against Deiveson Figueiredo, winning the fight by TKO. It was ended by referee stoppage after the third round when Figueiredo (21-3-1) could not open his right eye after taking a leaping left hook from Moreno.

The fight opened with a tightly contested first round. It ended with slight controversy as Figueiredo locked in a heel hook, then hit Moreno with an illegal kick on the ground. Moreno was not able to use his speed to his advantage, but he did deliver two takedowns and did just enough to gain an edge.