What Happened to Deiveson Figueiredo’s Eye and What Were the Injuries He Suffered After Brandon Moreno Fight?

Deiveson Figueiredo is all set to make his Bantamweight debut against Rob Font at UFC Austin. After indulging in four fights with Brandon Moreno in two years, Figueiredo will finally take a break from the rivalry and the Flyweight division by taking on Font. The 35-year-old announced his decision to move to Bantamweight in his last fight. However, there was a huge speculation about his injuries and, more specifically, about his eye after his fight with Moreno.

Last time, Figueiredo was involved in a controversial decision that ended the fight against Moreno. The former two-time UFC flyweight champion will begin his journey to become a two-division champion in one of the last fights in 2023. This article covers everything that unfolded at UFC 283.

Brandon Moreno vs Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 283

During their fight at UFC 283, Moreno started the fight much more aggressively than Figueiredo. ‘The Assassin Baby’ then took control of the match and ensured he gave no chance to ‘Deus da Guerra.’ However, in round three, Moreno landed his biggest punch and opened Figueiredo under the eye. What seemed to be a poke in the eye later turned out to be a legal punch. 

‘Deus da Guerra’ then protested about the eye poke, but all his appeals went in vain. Moreno’s punch landed on the opposite side of the face and the referee decided to stop the fight between the third and fourth round. The ringside doctor did not allow the former champion to return to the Octagon in the fourth round. This meant that ‘ The Assassin Baby’ was crowned the new Flyweight champion. 

Now, the 35-year-old will return to the ring after a long time. He suffered a massive injury and underwent surgery on his broken orbital, which he sustained at UFC 283. With his flyweight rivalry with Moreno coming to an end with a controversy, let us find out what exactly happened to his eyes. 

What really happened to Deiveson Figueiredo’s eye after UFC 283? 

Brandon Moreno ended the fight with a seemingly controversial punch at UFC 283. ‘ ‘Deus da Guerra’ pleaded with the referee to stop the fight but ended up losing the battle. Although the crowd did not appreciate the call, it was later discovered that it was the correct decision. After the fight was over and things gradually settled, Figueiredo cleared the fact that he got poked in the eye. 

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The 35-year-old suffered a broken orbital bone, and a broken nose. He underwent a successful surgery and has finally recovered from the injuries. Now, the 35-year-old is focused on his new division and opponent Rob Font. Can Figueiredo create a name for himself in the Bantamweight Division? Let us know about it in the comments below. 

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