Huge Injury Update on Former 2X UFC Champion Deiveson Figueiredo After Brandon Moreno Loss

After suffering an orbital fracture at UFC 283, Deiveson Figueiredo has reportedly completed a successful operation. The 35-year-old struggled Brandon Moreno in a tetralogy, the first of its kind in the UFC, but ultimately lost by the Doctor’s stoppage. Figueiredo suffered an orbital fracture in the third round of the fight. Now his trainer has revealed to MMA Fighting that ‘Deus da Guerra’ has successfully completed the surgery.

Figueiredo should now slowly get used to the training. As for the future of the former champion, he is expected to step up to 135 pounds following his loss. The 35-year-old also expressed his wish in an interview after the fight.

Deiveson Figueiredo underwent successful surgery, according to the coach

Figueiredos trainer Maizena has reportedly confirmed that the former champion has successfully completed the procedure to repair the fractured eye socket and nose. The injury was a result of Moreno‘s left hands that landed during the third round. Initially, Figueiredo was seen complaining about an eye poke right after the left hand landed.

Corner cameras during rounds revealed the damage FigueiredoThe right eye was completely closed. After an examination by the doctor, the fight was immediately stopped.

Figueiredo ended up having to have surgery, and his trainer Maizena has now confirmed that the Brazilian will slowly return to training a month later.

Figueiredo expected to move to 135 pounds

After he fights Brandon Moreno four times in a row, Figueiredo apparently looking for a fresh opponent. And that could be one of the reasons why he wants to move up a division. Although acc Figueiredothe weight reduction was the main reason for his planned move to bantamweight.

When speaking to Daniel Kormier after the fight, Figueiredo confirmed his plans. “Unfortunately, it’s time to leave this division” he had said. When congratulating Morenothe 35-year-old also mentioned his flyweight successes. “I’ve done a lot. Congratulations to Brandon, but I’m stepping up.” claims Figueiredo.

will Deiveson Figueiredo Are you finding success at bantamweight? While he’s achieved everything a fighter could wish for at flyweight, clearly moving up to bantamweight will be a whole new challenge. With people like peter janand Sean O’Malley already vying for the contender spot, it could be a tough climb Figueiredo at 135 pounds.

Added to this is the message from Aljamain Sterling and Heinrich Cejudo With May’s fights also making the rounds, there’s no doubt the arrival of ‘Deus da Guerra’ will shake things up.

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