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

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