Twitter reacts to Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno draw in epic UFC 256 title fight
Moreno #Moreno
By Mike Bohn | December 13, 2020 1:21 am
Deiveson Figueiredo achieved history on Saturday when he registered a second title defense in a 21-day span against Brandon Moreno in the UFC 256 headliner.
Figueiredo (20-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) made the record turnaround from his title defense in November when he fought Moreno (18-5-2 MMA, 6-2-2 UFC) to a majority draw in the flyweight title main event, which took place at UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Figueiredo’s title defense against Moreno at UFC 256.
Aljamain Sterling
Gutted I’m not fighting for UFC Gold tonight! But it’ll happen soon! Excited to still watch these two studs get after it! #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Katlyn Chookagian
Figueiredo looks like a hyena from lion king.. scary #UFC256
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
Phil Murphy
Figueiredo knows he doesn’t get paid by the hour. All out. #UFC256
— Phil Murphy (@Phil_Sports) December 13, 2020
Fernanda Prates
I can’t with the adorableness of Moreno. It’s too much.
— Fernanda Prates (@NandaPrates_) December 13, 2020
Kevin Iole
Figueiredo has landed four or five really hard body shots so far
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) December 13, 2020
Derek Brunson
Figueiredo is John Lineker 2.0 . Love watching this guy fight ! #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
Dave Doyle
Well that first round was bleeping awesome
— Dave Doyle (@davedoylemma) December 13, 2020
Anthony Pettis
That championship main event adrenaline hits different 💯 #UFC256
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) December 13, 2020
Kenny Florian
Deveison finding his range but getting a bit overconfident. Moreno finding success with his lead leg kick off of the Brazilian’s strikes. #UFC256
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 13, 2020
Brian Kelleher
Moreno shows early signs of matching strength wise
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) December 13, 2020
Simon Samano
Cardio is about to play a big factor from here on out. #UFC256
— Simon Samano (@SJSamano) December 13, 2020
Danny Segura
Lmao and this division was on the verge of getting dropped #UFC256
— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) December 13, 2020
Sarah Kaufman
And to think that flyweights were almost taken out of Ufc. Omg #ufc256
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 13, 2020
Jake Ellenberger
Have you ever seen a champion more willing to exchange in the UFC? #UFC256
— Jake Ellenberger (@EllenbergerMMA) December 13, 2020
Mike Bohn
Really bad low kick from Figgy on Moreno. That one echoed. This might be over. #UFC256
— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) December 13, 2020
Mike Rhodes
Fig done poked him multiple times and now dick kicks
— Mike “Biggie” Rhodes (@TeamRocBiggie) December 13, 2020
Aaron Bronsteter
Herzog taking a point for the low blow and Moreno is continuing because he’s a superhuman.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) December 13, 2020
Dan Tom
Don’t hate the point take. Impact or intent, and that was a super negligent strike with obvious impact. #UFC256
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) December 13, 2020
Andre Fili
Moreno’s unfazed post brawling exchange face is great. Chin out, eyes wide, like “what.” #ufc256
— Andre Fili (@TouchyFili) December 13, 2020
Mookie Alexander
29-27 Figueiredo. He’s won all three rounds to me. I’m watching the Moreno broadcast but it seems to be the main UFC feed.
— Mookie Alexander (@mookiealexander) December 13, 2020
E. Casey Leydon
10-9, 9-10, 8-10 I got Moreno up
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) December 13, 2020
Eddie Alvarez
This fight is incredible Figgy vs Moreno 👊🏻👊🏻🔪🔪
— Eddie Alvarez (@Ealvarezfight) December 13, 2020
Tatiana Suarez
This fight is everything I expected and wanted. And to think they almost got rid of this division. #ufc256
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 13, 2020
Shaheen Al-Shatti
Moreno now taking control of this fight! This is unreal! #UFC256
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) December 13, 2020
Benito Lopez
Holy shit this fight is crazy
— Benito Lopez (@Savage_530) December 13, 2020
Belal Muhammad
Omg this fight needs fans!!!
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Katlyn Chookagian
Moreno can get a takedown when ever he wants #UFC256
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
Rob Tatum
38-37 Moreno after four rounds. This is already an all-time classic and there’s still one more round. #UFC256
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) December 13, 2020
Tatiana Suarez
Joe Rogan- “oh my goodness” “oh my goodness.” 😂😂😂😂😂 #ufc256
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) December 13, 2020
Michael Chiesa
I’m losing my mind right now. WHAT. A. FIGHT. #UFC256
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
Brian Ortega
Can’t believe this is a flyweight fight so good!!! @ufc
— Brian Ortega (@BrianTcity) December 13, 2020
Gilbert Burns
Figg is a BEAST
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
Israel Adesanya
Flyweights are a diff breed.
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
Sarah Kaufman
If Figueiredo wins rd 5, and he was given rd 3, with the point deduction this fight would be a draw…#ufc256
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 13, 2020
Bryan Barberena
If Figueiredo wins rd 5, and he was given rd 3, with the point deduction this fight would be a draw…#ufc256
— Sarah Kaufman (@mmasarah) December 13, 2020
Chuck Liddell
Moreno needs to stay busy he’s letting figueiredo rest
— Chuck Liddell (@ChuckLiddell) December 13, 2020
Kenny Florian
No offense to the other fighters on the card but Moreno and Figueiredo deserve all of the bonuses tonight. #UFC256
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) December 13, 2020
Matheus Aquino
What a heart on those guys! Long live the Flyweight division!
— Matheus Aquino (@MatheusDCAquino) December 13, 2020
Alan Jouban
Wow!! Incredible fight but we could have a draw here! #UFC256
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 13, 2020
Chris Weidman
Wow!!! What a fight !! Love it
— Chris Weidman (@chrisweidman) December 13, 2020
Michael Carroll
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno is the fourth draw in UFC championship history. It joins Uno-Penn, Maynard-Edgar, and Woodley-Thompson. #UFC256
— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) December 13, 2020
Nate Diaz
Good fight shoutout toBrandon Moreno 👊🏼
— Nathan Diaz (@NateDiaz209) December 13, 2020
Cody Garbrandt
I’ll fight them both, old school Ufc style tournament!! @ufc
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) December 13, 2020
Aljamain Sterling
Great fight either way! That point really meant everything. Wondering what the boss does with them next. Rematch, or different match-ups? Dana said he really loved the fight #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Michael Chandler
What a great display of technique and heart. The flyweight division is full steam ahead! Run that one back! #ufc256
— Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) December 13, 2020
Angela Hill
Flyweights make me wanna be better. You always see the craziest technical striking Match ups and the most batshit scrambles. How’s about a rematch where they can prep for more than 2 weeks! #UFC256
— Angela Hill (@AngieOverkill) December 13, 2020