“Crossed the line with racist comments”- Deiveson Figueiredo reveals why he reluctant to give Brandon Moreno a fourth fight


“Crossed the line with racist comments”- Deiveson Figueiredo reveals why he reluctant to give Brandon Moreno a fourth fight

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UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figueiredo knew he had to fight the preceding champion, Bradon Moreno, for the fourth time in order to shut the doubters up once and for all and give fans another legendary fight of their massive rivalry. However, Figueiredo has changed his preference for his upcoming fight and this is due to reasons that are extremely serious not just for Figueiredo himself but for any athlete fighting at the highest of levels and sports history is filled with such incidences so far.

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Figueiredo and Moreno first fought in December 2020 at UFC 256 which ended up in a majority draw. In the rematch at UFC 263 back in July 2021, Moreno became the first Mexican born UFC champion by submitting Figueriedo in the second round. In the trilogy that took place at UFC 270. Figueiredo edged Moreno for a decision victory to get his title back. Now it was reported recently that the fourth fight was in works by the UFC and it doesn’t seems to proceed now for the following reason.

Deiveson Figueiredo explains instances where Brandon Moreno photoshopped former’s face on monkey’s body

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In an Instagram post with a picture of Figueiredo ruling an island while #2 flyweight Kai Kara France is standing alone on that island. In the caption, Figueriedo reported instances of racist behaviour from Moreno’s team due to which the former now wants to fight Kara France for his title defence. Kara France on the other hand is coming off an unanimous decision win against the previously undefeated Askar Askarov.

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“Dear @danawhite I just wanted to say thank you for the opportunities that you have given me, my family and my country,” said Figueiredo “You know that I would fight anybody, anytime and anywhere. That’s being said, I wanted to fight Brandon Moreno for the 4th time, because I know this is what the fans want. Until his Team crossed the line with racist comments. Calling me a monkey and even going to the extent of photo shopping a monkeys face on top of mine…

You know what I’m talking about @raul_entram When all this happened I went on a campaign to stop racist and prejudice in my city where it is predominately Indians and blacks. As the UFC Champion of the world I ask you to consider my wish. I wish to fight the next contender in line @kaikarafrance who has earned his spot. #stoptherasicm #weareone,” concluded Figueriedo.

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What do you make of Figueriedo’s issues with Moreno? Do you think Moreno is just joking with no intentions of going racist or is it that Figueiredo has the right to be mad at the former for the aforementioned behaviour? Who do you think wins if the fourth fight between Moreno and Figueriedo if it somehow happens? Who do you thinks wins between Figueriedo and his wished opponent in Kai Kara France?

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