Deiveson Figueiredo says he would rather fight Kai Kara-France than fight Brandon Moreno again

[STAY GOLD]

My Portuguese is somewhat iffy, but listening to Figueiredo on the MMA Hour, it sounds like he would prefer fighting KKF next over a fourth fight with Moreno.

I wouldn't mind a fourth fight with Moreno as I've loved their trilogy so far, but I know a lot of folks would prefer a fresh match up.

In the interview they mentioned a fourth fight with Moreno and it possibly occurring in Mexico, but that is Wallid Ismail who was saying it.

Helwani told Figueiredo KKF is fighting Askarov next and if he would be interested in fighting Askarov if he beat KKF, but Figueiredo says he prefers the KKF fight as he believes it could be a bigger fight to sell.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

If he's not going to fight Moreno he should fight Askar Askarov, not Kai, what's Kai done to warrant a shot?

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

Good, keep divisions moving instead of all these dumb rematches because Hunter is lazy.

Everyone said Figueiredo didn’t deserve an immediate rematch, so why does Moreno?

 

[sonhow]

KKF stylistically better match as well Id think Fig would sub him.
Id probably take that fight as well though.

 

[sonhow]

If he's not going to fight Moreno he should fight Askar Askarov, not Kai, what's Kai done to warrant a shot?

He knocked out a name fighter on big stage (year end ppv). Seems like that stuff matters to ufc matchmakers the most. They just want casulas to get interested.

 

[Chubi]

Kai Kara France is far from a TS imo, Askarov or even Pantoja deserve it more.

 

[13Seconds]

Flyweight division is lowkey on fire.

 

[SirKratos]

Everyone said Figueiredo didn’t deserve an immediate rematch, so why does Moreno?

Because despite not deserving one, Figureido ended up getting one when he was 0 wins 1 draw 1 loss against Moreno.

Moreno now has better record than that against Fig, and you expect him to not get rematch? Its only fair

 

[SirKratos]

And this is not even taking into account that Moreno's 1 win was far more legit than Fig's.

Think about it, Fig doesn't have a single convincing win over Moreno in THREE fights. And this is the point where you think is the right time for them to stop fighting again? Fuck that

 

[Mohawk Banditó]

Everyone said Figueiredo didn’t deserve an immediate rematch, so why does Moreno?

But Fig did get the rematch. That sounds like such an absent, obvious question.

"Why on Earth should we do this thing we just did." Cuz ya just did it, mate

 

[Dreyga Hates You Sherbums]

If he's not going to fight Moreno he should fight Askar Askarov, not Kai, what's Kai done to warrant a shot?

Kai Kara France is far from a TS imo, Askarov or even Pantoja deserve it more.

Kai is fighting Askarov next

 

[jitzmonkey]

Good, keep divisions moving instead of all these dumb rematches because Hunter is lazy.

Everyone said Figueiredo didn’t deserve an immediate rematch, so why does Moreno?

I guess it really depends on whether or not you see a difference between a 3rd round stoppage in a fight where one fighter established total dominance, and a close 3-2 round UD.

While it's hard to pick against Figueiredo IMO, Moreno is quite deserving of the rematch.
It's the UFC's fault for making the 3rd fight so quickly when the 2nd ended so definitively.

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

While it's hard to pick against Figueiredo IMO, Moreno is quite deserving of the rematch.
It's the UFC's fault for making the 3rd fight so quickly when the 2nd ended so definitively.

Two wrongs don’t make a right.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Kai is fighting Askarov next

Forgot about that, winner should get a shot then.

 

[MCS]

I think a 4th fight is needed. They're 1-1-1. Evenly matched and these fights are fun. They can lose the 4th fight with a loss to someone else. First resolve the rivalry, then Askarov. Cody is a name, but he's not a top guy right now. Kai needs another good win.

Because you can't fuck up the rankings. It messes the division up, and the division should always come first.

 

[RockyLockridge]

If he's not going to fight Moreno he should fight Askar Askarov, not Kai, what's Kai done to warrant a shot?

he just ko'd garbrandt who was supposed to get a Flyweight title shot. now i think he's fighting pantoja and if he wins that hes right in there

I think a 4th fight is needed. They're 1-1-1. Evenly matched and these fights are fun. They can lose the 4th fight with a loss to someone else. First resolve the rivalry, then Askarov. Cody is a name, but he's not a top guy right now. Kai needs another good win.

Because you can't fuck up the rankings. It messes the division up, and the division should always come first.

I don't remember people saying this about frankie edgar and gray maynard. there really does not need to be a 4th fight

Good, keep divisions moving instead of all these dumb rematches because Hunter is lazy.

Everyone said Figueiredo didn’t deserve an immediate rematch, so why does Moreno?

This too, but I do think Figueiredo deserved a rematch, It's just that Moreno didn't. Figgy was fighting his 5th title fight in a year before he lost to moreno.

 

[jitzmonkey]

Two wrongs don’t make a right.

So again, you really don't see a difference between a dominant 3 round stoppage and a 48-47 5 round bringing the top two fighters to 1-1 (plus the draw?)
And keep in mind, we're talking UFC title fight precedent; nothing to do with other sports "leagues."

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

So again, you really don't see a difference between a dominant 3 round stoppage and a 48-47 5 round bringing the top two fighters to 1-1 (plus the draw?)
And keep in mind, we're talking UFC title fight precedent; nothing to do with other sports "leagues."

Just seems like butthurt Moreno fans

 

[KazDibiase]

I like Brandon and wanna see a 4th fight but i wouldn't mind see a new challenger get a shot first. Fig and Brandon fighting back to back to back will lose its luster for the fans to see it. Let's try to mix it up.

 

[DOMMA]

No - there is no reason for an immediate rematch. Other fighters have worked to position themselves for a title shot. You cannot hold up the title for 3 years for 2 guys fighting for the 4th time.

Figgy should fight the winner of Askar vs Kai, they are fighting in March so winner should be ready to go by Sept/Oct. Moreno should fight the loser or one of these guys: