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

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.

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.”

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.

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

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

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."

Lauren Murphy released a post-fight statement in the wake of her loss to Jessica Andrade at UFC 283 and says that despite the damage she endured, ...

“I’ll be back sometime, but for now I’m just going to lick my wounds and rest a bit.” My head and nose will heal with rest, and my heart will heal with time.” “Thankfully I’m all good, nose is a little busted up and my head needs rest, but I’ll be fine in a few days. Jessica is an insanely tough opponent and I will learn a lot from her. According to [UFC statistics](https://twitter.com/MJCflipdascript/status/1617015944697778176), Andrade connected with 231 significant strikes, which is a new single fight flyweight record. Sometimes s*** goes down and you just got to learn from it and get better.

The program, a comprehensive plan that includes outfitting requirements, media obligations and other items under the fighter code of conduct, replaces the ...

[UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance program’s payout tiers](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/04/ufc-raises-promotional-guidelines-payouts-projects-1-million-increase-in-annual-distribution-to-fighters), which appropriate the money generated by Venum’s multi-year sponsorship with the UFC, fighters are paid based on their total number of UFC bouts, as well as Zuffa-era WEC fights (January 2007 and later) and Zuffa-era Strikeforce bouts (April 2011 and later). def. Additionally, champions earn $42,000 while title challengers get $32,000.

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.

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?

Jamahal Hill has a number of potential contenders lining up after he won the vacant title at UFC 283, but which challenger should be first?

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (PRWEB) January 22, 2023 -- The champ is back! Monster Energy congratulates Brandon “The Assassin Baby” Moreno on defeating Deiveson.

Based in Corona, California, Monster Energy is the leading marketer of energy drinks and alternative beverages. Refusing to acknowledge the traditional, Monster Energy supports the scene and sport. “I want to be back very quick, and I’m going to finish everybody,” said Monster Energy’s Burns after his Main Card victory at UFC 283, adding: “Colby Covington, I’m coming for you!” Stay tuned for more! Moreno made his UFC debut in 2016 after appearing as a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter: Tournament of Champions reality television show. As the fight got underway, Magny was about to find his match when it comes to submission grappling. The swelling on Figueiredo’s worsened, and after a medical examination during the break, officials called for a doctor’s stoppage, pronouncing Moreno the winner by TKO and undisputed UFC Flyweight Champion. His opponent, “The Haitian Sensation” Magny (27-11) stepped into the Octagon fresh off a submission win over Daniel Rodriguez in November 2022. “I was trying to be very, very smart and put a lot of my gameplan into this fight. Looking to settle the score once and for all, Moreno brought the pressure right from the start. On the strength of his dominant grappling, the 36-year-old from Niterói, Brazil, earned a submission win against Magny at 4:15 of Round 1. Saturday night already marked their fourth battle for the title, a first in UFC history. I was trying to put a lot of pressure on him this time."

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 ...

After a one-sided decision loss to former champion Jessica Andrade at UFC 283, Lauren Murphy said she's ready to take some time off.

The champ is back! Monster Energy congratulates Brandon "The Assassin Baby" Moreno on defeating Deiveson Figueiredo to claim the UFC's Flyweight ...

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

[Daniel Marcos](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/daniel-marcos) (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has earned all eight of his career stoppage victories by knockout. [Gabriel Bonfim](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/gabriel-bonfim) (14-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) has earned all 14 of his career victories by stoppage. [Luan Lacerda](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/luan-lacerda) (12-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) suffered the first decision loss of his career. [Gregory Rodrigues](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/gregory-rodrigues) (13-5 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has suffered all three of his career stoppage losses by knockout. [UFC 283](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-283). [UFC](http://www.ufcstats.com) research analyst and live statistics producer Michael Carroll contributed to this story. [Warlley Alves](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/warlley-alves) (14-6 MMA, 8-6 UFC) has suffered three of his six career losses by decision. [Terrance McKinney](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/terrance-mckinney) (13-5 MMA, 3-2 UFC) has suffered all five of his career losses by stoppage. [Cody Stamann](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/cody-stamann) (21-5-1 MMA, 7-4-1 UFC) has earned six of his seven UFC victories by decision. Donald Cerrone at UFC 141. [Paul Craig](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/tag/paul-craig) (16-6-1 MMA, 8-6-1 UFC) has suffered all six of his career losses by stoppage. He’s 7-2 when fighting at the weight class.