UFC Championship Fights That Have Happened In Rio de Janeiro

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo’s fourth meeting took place in Rio, as the two flyweight champions were 1-1-1 over the course of their three-part series. Moreno entered the bout as the interim champion, and he was all business.

Moreno was sharper and was ahead of Figueiredo on the scorecards heading into the third round. He hurt Figueiredo with a great left that made the Brazilian’s eye swell and close. Following the third round, the doctor deemed that Figueiredo was unable continue, thus crowing Moreno a two-time undisputed UFC flyweight champion.

UFC 283: Teixeira vs Hill

Light heavyweight title fight between Glover Teixeira and Jamahahl Hill

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