The UFC’s flyweight division features one of the best rivalries in company history. Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno are 1-1-1 against one another, dating back to 2020. In 2023, a tetralogy bout will look to settle who the best fighter is.
Figueiredo defends the UFC flyweight title against interim champion Moreno at UFC 283 on January 21. The fight takes place inside Jeunesse Arena in Figueiredo’s backyard in Brazil.
Figueiredo and Moreno first met at UFC 256 in 2020, with a back-and-forth classic ending in a majority draw. Figueiredo was deducted one point in the third round following a groin strike, but he retained the flyweight title. The rematch at UFC 263 saw Moreno submit Figueiredo to become the first UFC champion from Mexico.
At UFC 270, the two met again, with Figueiredo winning another back-and-forth affair via unanimous decision. Figueiredo needed to recover from injuries to his hand, which resulted in an interim title fight. Moreno beat Kai Kara-France at UFC 277 in July via TKO to become interim champion and secure the fourth fight.
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Both fighters have gotten better with each fight. They have helped the other grow. Jason House, Moreno’s manager, believes the history of both men could be compared to one of the most legendary rivalries in boxing.
“This journey has been surreal, it’s been almost storybook,” House told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. “I’m so excited for this fourth fight with Figueiredo. You need that dance partner. If you want to leave a legacy in this sport, you need that dance partner.
“People are like, ‘Oh, do you like Figueiredo?’ Like, dude, I Iove them. I hope they’re making a ton of money, I hope we’re making a ton of money, and I hope these guys continue to make magic in the cage because I think they needed each other for both of their legacies. [They’re the] Ali-Frazier of the flyweight division.”
How much will Figueiredo and Moreno make at UFC 283? The Sporting News looks into their purse history and potential earnings at the event.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 fight purse, prize money
The official UFC 283 purse has not yet been revealed. Previous payouts for Figueiredo and Moreno could help provide insight into how much they will earn.
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Per The Sports Daily, In the first fight between the two, a draw at UFC 256, Figueiredo reportedly earned about $300,000, while Moreno reportedly earned around $180,000. Per MMA Junkie, in the rematch at UFC 263, Moreno earned about $200,000, while Figueiredo earned around $210,000.
In the trilogy fight at UFC 270, Moreno reportedly made $200,000 while Figueiredo made $150,000, per MMA Fighting.
Moreno earned about $32,000 (per MMA Junkie’s copy of the UFC 277 Promotional Guidelines Compliance payouts plan) in his last fight against Kai Kara-France. It is unknown what his overall salary was for the bout.
What is Deiveson Figueiredo’s net worth?
Per Sports Zion, Figueiredo has a net worth of around $2 million.
Comparing him to current champions, Francis Ngannou has a net worth of $5 million. Alexander Volkanovski has a net worth of about $2 million. Amanda Nunes has a net worth of $4 million.
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What is Brandon Moreno’s net worth?
Per Celebrity Net Worth, Brandon Moreno has a net worth of about $1 million.
When is UFC 283: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4?
- Date: Saturday, January 21
- FIGHT PASS Prelims: 6:15 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
- Main card: 10 p.m. ET
- Main event: 12:15 a.m. ET (approximately)
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UFC 283 takes place on Jan. 21. Per UFC.com:
The FIGHT PASS prelims begin at 6:15 p.m. ET. The main card starts at 10 p.m. ET.
Figueiredo and Moreno should make their way to the octagon around 11:15 p.m., depending on how long the undercard fights last. Teixeira and Hill should make their way to the octagon around 12:15 a.m. ET, depending on how long the undercard fights last.
How to watch UFC 283: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4
| Country | Date | Channel + Live Stream (main card) |
| United States | Sat. Dec. 10 | ESPN+, ESPN PPV |
| Canada | Sat. Dec. 10 | BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
| United Kingdom | Sun. Dec. 11 | BT Sport |
| Australia | Sun. Dec. 11 | Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass |
The main card for UFC 283 is available in the U.S. and Mexico on the ESPN+ subscription streaming service for a pay-per-view cost. Earlier fights are viewable live on ESPN+.
In Canada, the main card pay-per-view is available on BELL, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
In the United Kingdom, the main card will be available on BT Sport, with the prelims available on UFC Fight Pass.
In Australia, the main card will be on Main Event, Kayo Sports, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 PPV price: How much does UFC 283 cost?
- $79.99 (current ESPN+ subscribers)
- $124.98 (new subscribers)
In the U.S., the UFC 283 main card is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+, which also requires a subscription. The PPV price for UFC 283 is $79.99 for current subscribers. New subscribers can pay a bundle price of $124.98 for the UFC 283 pay-per-view and an ESPN+ annual subscription, which offers savings of more than 30 percent.
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| Product | Prices |
|---|---|
| ESPN+ Monthly Subscription | $9.99/month |
| ESPN+ Annual Subscription | $99.99/year |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu Ad-Supported | $12.99/month |
| The Disney Bundle w/Hulu No-Ads | $19.99/month |
| UFC PPV Standalone | $79.99 each |
| UFC PPV Package (UFC PPV & ESPN+ Annual) | $124.98, then $99.99/year |
| UFC PPV & The Disney Bundle |
$79.99, then $12.99/month |
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UFC 283 fight card
Main card
- Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill for the vacant UFC light heavyweight title
- Deiveson Figueiredo (c) vs. Brandon Moreno (ic) for the UFC flyweight title
- Gilbert Burns vs. Neil Magny; Welterweights
- Jessica Andrade vs. Lauren Murphy; Flyweights
- Mauricio “Shogun” Rua vs. Ihor Potieria; Light Heavyweights
- Paul Craig vs. Johnny Walker; Light Heavyweights
Prelims
- Warlley Alves vs. Nicolas Dalby; Welterweights
- Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida; Heavyweights
- Thiago Moisss vs. Guram Kutateladze; Lightweights
- Terrance McKinney vs. Ismael Bonfim; Lightweights
- Brad Tavares vs. Gregory Rodrigues; Middleweights
- Mounir Lazzez vs. Gabriel Bonfim; Welterweights
- Josiane Nunes vs. Zarah Fairn Dos Santos; Featherweights
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