Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo are set to meet for a trilogy fight at UFC 270. The two have had a complicated relationship throughout their fights starting back in 2020.
Brandon Moreno was asked recently about his relationship with Deiveson Figueiredo heading into UFC 270. The Mexican champion only had positive things to say about the challenger.
“This moment definitely is special,” Moreno told MMA Junkie and other reporters during Wednesday’s UFC 270 media day. “This trilogy is helping so much with my legacy. This is the first time in the history of the UFC – we’ve seen other trilogies before – but not in a row. One, two and three in the same time. Maybe the people can think different, but I feel a lot of respect for Figueiredo what we are doing together. I want to win, definitely, and don’t feel the respect for a lot of guys on his team, but for him I feel so much respect. I just want to fight this Saturday, keep the fight with me and be ready for the next one. But definitely this part of my life, this trilogy, will be something nice in my legacy.”
The matchup is a fun one between two fighters that know each other very well. The co-main event of UFC 270 is set for a very exciting matchup.
“I feel like the biggest ability of Figueiredo is he’s big, he punches hard, and he’s very intimidating,” Moreno said. “He tries to intimidate all his opponents in the octagon. So I’m expecting the same wild fighter, but a little more smart at the same time.”
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