Official stats show Brandon Moreno outstruck Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC 270 flyweight title fight

Brandon Moreno outstruck Deiveson Figueiredo in their trilogy fight at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Saturday. Figueiredo defeated Moreno via unanimous decision (48-47 x3) in the co-main event of UFC 270 to reclaim his flyweight championship.

‘The Assassin Baby’ had the upper hand over ‘Deus Da Guerra’ when it comes to total significant strikes by a small margin. Sports betting writer Adam Martin believes the three knockdowns made the difference for the new titleholder. Martin tweeted:

“Official stats for Moreno vs. Figueiredo. Moreno did land more strikes, BUT Figgy had 3 knockdowns. In a very close fight otherwise, it appears those knockdowns were the difference. #UFC270”

Official stats for Moreno vs. Figueiredo. Moreno did land more strikes, BUT Figgy had 3 knockdowns. In a very close fight otherwise, it appears those knockdowns were the difference. #UFC270

Official stats for Moreno vs. Figueiredo. Moreno did land more strikes, BUT Figgy had 3 knockdowns. In a very close fight otherwise, it appears those knockdowns were the difference. #UFC270 https://t.co/QMj6VOCl4D

Figueiredo now holds a 21-2-1 professional record, while Moreno’s stands at 19-6-2.

Henry Cejudo was in Deiveson Figueiredo’s corner at UFC 270

Deiveson Figueiredo trained with Henry Cejudo for his third fight against Brandon Moreno at the Fight Ready gym in Scottsdale, Arizona. Cejudo accompanied Figueiredo to the octagon at UFC 270 and was seen constantly giving him advice in between rounds.

Henry Cejudo giving Deiveson Figueiredo some last-minute advice.

Henry Cejudo giving Deiveson Figueiredo some last-minute advice. https://t.co/Kxj8niQWcd

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At the post-fight octagon interview with Joe Rogan, the 34-year-old Brazilian superstar claimed that he loved ‘Triple C’ very much and wholeheartedly thanked him for all the support in the build-up to UFC 270.