UFC

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UFC 283 results, takeaways: Jamahal Hill proves to be a worthy ... (CBSSports.com)

The promotion's return to Brazil provided some much-needed answers to the flyweight and light heavyweight divisions.

After brawling for three rounds against Khamzat Chimaev in his last outing in a disputed decision defeat, Burns turned his focus back to his strength of grappling and boldly announced after the win that there isn't another welterweight alive he couldn't do the same against. Figueiredo announced he's officially moving up to bantamweight in the post-fight interview allowing Moreno a second chance to build a sustained title reign. There was a moment after Round 4, as the cageside doctor examined his badly damaged face, that Teixeira's corner would've been justified in throwing in the towel simply to prevent Teixeira from compromising his own eventual retirement. A noted knockout artist who entered Saturday on a three-fight finishing streak, Hill landed the kind of head kicks and powerful right hands that would've finished 99% of the planet, yet Teixeira never stopped pressuring forward in a performance as inspirational as it was insane. But the extra miles inside the cage that Hill was forced to go by the former champion Teixeira and his otherworldly level of toughness went a long way in making Hill feel very much the legitimate champion when all was said and done. Even as Teixeira rallied to take Hill down in Round 5, sliding into full mount for a brief time, Hill never crumbled and broke down emotionally after the final horn once it became clear his dreams had come true, even if many had so vocally counted him out.

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Brandon Moreno details backstage altercation with Alexandre ... (MMA Fighting)

Brandon Moreno says a backstage interaction with Alexandre Pantoja went from friendly to confrontational in a hurry after he became the undisputed flyweight ...

“So I think this is the year for the Mexicans in mixed martial arts. For sure, I want to go there.” “He came [at] me and he was very friendly with me, to be honest,” Moreno revealed at the UFC 283 post-fight press conference. “Because with all this rivalry with Deiveson Figueiredo, we started in 2020 and we finished in 2023. Then he started to look a little bit aggressive to be honest but my only point was let me enjoy it today. With a three-fight win streak and two previous victories over Moreno — including one that took place as an exhibition bout on The Ultimate Fighter — Pantoja was obviously bubbling over with excitement that he will likely be next in line for a title shot.

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With tetralogy delays over, Brandon Moreno lays out contender ... (Yahoo Sports)

Brandon Moreno has a line of contenders in front of him, including one who approached him backstage moments after his UFC 283 win.

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Brandon Moreno's UFC triumph; who will he play next? (AS English)

Arguably the greatest UFC fighter of all time, Brandon Moreno reclaims the undisputed flyweight championship Saturday.

Moreno became the first Mexican-born UFC champion after beating Deiveson Figueiredo in his second attempt at UFC 263. The Mexican-American became both the flyweight and bantamweight champion. With a three-fight victory streak and two previous wins over Moreno — including one that was an exhibition fight on The Ultimate Fighter — Pantoja was clearly looking forward to being next. Brandon’s a former LFA flyweight champion and has a black belt in BJJ. The fight ended when the ringside physician declared that Figueiredo couldn’t see out of his right eye and ruled that he should not be allowed to continue. What ‘The Assasin Baby’ also did Saturday with his victory was regain the undisputed flyweight championship.

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Brandon Moreno Calls for UFC Pay-Per-View in Mexico City in 2023 (Sherdog.com)

Brandon Moreno was once the first Mexican born champion in UFC history, and now that he's back on top of the flyweight division, he envisions big things in ...

“I think for sure Pantoja should fight next for the title. At the end, I don’t do the decisions. “He came [at] me and he was very friendly with me, to be honest,” Moreno said. “So I think this is the year for the Mexicans in mixed martial arts. “The Assassin Baby” sees many fighters from his country in prominent positions, and he believes the time is right for the UFC to return to Mexico with a signature event. For sure, I want to go there.”

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Mick Maynard's Shoes: What's next for Brandon Moreno after ... (MMA Junkie)

Brandon Moreno might be done with Deiveson Figueiredo, but his first title defense after UFC 283 should come vs. another familiar foe.

[UFC 283](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-283). [UFC 283](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-283) when [Brandon Moreno](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/brandon-moreno) defeated Deiveson Figueiredo to win their series and become undisputed champion. [third-round TKO by doctor’s stoppage](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/01/ufc-283-results-brandon-moreno-claims-title-in-fourth-meeting-sends-deiveson-figueiredo-to-bantamweight) over Figueiredo (21-3-1 MMA, 10-3-1 UFC) in the co-headlining contest.

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UFC 283 post-event facts: Jamahal Hill sets striking record in bloody ... (Yahoo Sports)

According to the numbers, Jamahal Hill delivered a record-setting beatdown of Glover Teixeira to claim gold at UFC 283.

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Fight world reacts after UFC 283: Jamahal Hill wins light ... (Fox News)

The Ultimate Fighting Championship in Rio de Janeiro Saturday night featured Jamahal Hill winning the light heavyweight belt and two Brazilian legends ...

Teixeira remained in the contest til the final bell but was unsuccessful in winning back a championship he won for the first time at UFC 267. "Thank you @gloverteixeira," former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping tweeted. "I can’t keep up anymore. Thanks legend!" "Major inspiring career! Teixeira and Hill won Fight of the Night at UFC 283

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Hill beats Teixeira to claim UFC light heavyweight crown (Reuters)

American Jamahal Hill put on a superb display of striking en route to a unanimous decision win over Brazil's Glover Teixeira to claim the vacant UFC light ...

I can't keep up anymore," Teixeira said. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story Hard work, dedication, accountability, don't let nobody tell you nothing."

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Grand Rapids-based fighter Jamahal Hill wins first UFC Title (WOODTV.com)

On Saturday night, West Michigan native Jamahal Hill beat veteran fighter Glover Teixeira in the main event of UFC 283 which was held at the Jeunesse Arena ...

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UFC 283 fight fallout: Jamahal Hill vs. Jiri Prochazka, what's next for ... (CBSSports.com)

Jamahal Hill is the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, but the shadow of Jiri Prochazka looms over him. There are many worthwhile fights to consider ...

It's a relatively fresh matchup for the division and has a built-in story of revenge for the reigning champ. The top end of the division is healthy enough that it doesn't need Figueiredo immediately in the title mix. The UFC may decide to book Hill in a title fight before Prochazka is healed, but the division is short on contenders. Moreno was released by the UFC after that fight and returned to kickstart a run that led him to his first world title. Pantoja also defeated Moreno via submission in an exhibition bout on "The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions." The two previously fought in 2018 with Pantoja picking up a lopsided unanimous decision. The conclusion of a one-of-a-kind quadrilogy between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo breathes new life into two divisions. Alexandre Pantoja 2: It took four fights, but Moreno can finally put Figueiredo in the rearview mirror and look ahead to new challenges. There are many worthwhile fights to consider in the aftermath of UFC 283, including Hill vs. 2 in the division with consecutive wins over Alex Perez, Brandon Royval and Manel Kape. Jamahal Hill is the undisputed UFC light heavyweight champion, but the shadow of Jiri Prochazka looms over him. If Prochazka is on track with his injury recovery, the two could be on a collision course this summer.

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UFC 283: Glover Teixeira vs. Jamahal Hill - Fights to make (Bloody Elbow)

All the best, most interesting, and unquestionably coolest fights the UFC needs to book following their latest event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ismael Bonfim is another great example of what that kind of longer journey can do for a fighter, hitting the world’s largest MMA promotion with an 18-3 record, accumulated over more than 10 years of fighting on the regionals. The fridge-like Moldovan has built a strong reputation for physical dominance in the cage and seems like he’d be a huge challenge for a smaller heavyweight like Almeida. For so many fighters, the best thing they can do for their long term success is to take their time getting to the UFC. The win should set the Brazilian up for a real, high profile heavyweight contest. Moises would be a great chance for the former Olympian to see if he can bounce back into top competition. The fact that Hill got taken down and mounted in round 5, and still fought his way back up and won the round is a great testament to that. I know it’s winner-loser, but given Madsen’s hopes to make a charge up the division, and his wrestling credentials, that feels like the most interesting matchup here. If it weren’t for the unknown length of his injury recovery, Prochazka would have to be first in line—but I can’t imagine the UFC wanting to bet on him for a main event in the next six months right now. Kind of a brutally bad fight for the now-former champion. The result was a second round submission for the former LFA champ. To answer those questions—and a few other thigns—I’ll be using the classic Silva/Shelby fight booking methodology from the UFC of years past. And does the UFC have any options other than Jessica Andrade for the strawweight title?

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Glover Teixeira avoids major injuries in UFC 283 war with Jamahal Hill (MMA Fighting)

The 43-year-old veteran absorbed 232 significant strikes in his UFC 283 main event loss to Jamahal Hill in Brazil.

“He was [in hospital] for some time but the treatment there was awesome.” [Jan Blachowicz](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/620/jan-blachowicz), [Quinton Jackson](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/46/quinton-jackson), [Ryan Bader](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/39/ryan-bader), [Anthony Smith](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1091/anthony-smith), [Rashad Evans](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/43/rashad-evans), [Thiago Santos](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/938/thiago-santos) and [Jared Cannonier](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3047/jared-cannonier). [Alex Pereira](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5800/alex-pereira) and others. [Glover Teixeira](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/388/glover-teixeira) displayed a huge heart in what ended up being his retirement fight with [Jamahal Hill](https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/5050/jamahal-hill) at [UFC 283](https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1355/ufc-283), which went down Saturday night in Brazil, but he ultimately avoided major injuries. [significant strikes](http://ufcstats.com/fight-details/dde7d29cc443e263), but somehow managing to survive five rounds and even threaten his opponent on the ground in the final minutes of action. “There’s a little injury to the nose but he’ll have that checked once he’s back to Connecticut, but other than that he’s great,” Guimarães said.

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