Published 02/02/2023, 2:15 PM EST
After suffering a broken orbital at UFC 283, Deiveson Figueiredo has reportedly finished a successful surgery. The 35-year-old fought Brandon Moreno in a tetralogy, the first of its kind in the UFC, but ended up losing via Doctor’s stoppage. Figueiredo suffered a broken orbital during the third round of the fight. Now, his coach has revealed to MMA Fighting that ‘Deus da Guerra’ has successfully completed the surgery.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 12: (L-R) Brandon Moreno of Mexico punches Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC 256 event at UFC APEX on December 12, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
Figueiredo is now expected to slowly ease himself into training. As for the former champ’s future, he is expected to make a move up to 135 pounds after his loss. The 35-year-old had also revealed his desire to do so during the post-fight interview as well.
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Deiveson Figueiredo had a successful surgery as per the coach
Figueiredo‘s coach Maizena has reportedly confirmed that the former champ has successfully completed the procedure needed to fix the broken orbital and nose. The injury was a result of one 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 cams during the rounds revealed the damage as Figueiredo‘s right eye was completely shut. After an inspection by the doctor, the fight was promptly called off.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 11: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil poses on the scale during the UFC 256 weigh-in at UFC APEX on December 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Figueiredo ended up requiring surgery, and his coach Maizena has now confirmed that the Brazilian will slowly return to training a month later.
Figueiredo expected to move up to 135 pounds
After having fought Brandon Moreno four consecutive times, Figueiredo clearly is looking for a fresh opponent. And this could be one of the reasons why he wants to move up a division. Although, as per Figueiredo, the weight cut has been the major reason for his planned move to bantamweight.
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While speaking to Daniel Cormier after the fight, Figueiredo confirmed his plans. “Unfortunately, it’s time to leave this division,” he had stated. While congratulating Moreno, the 35-year-old also mentioned his achievements in the flyweight division. “I’ve done a lot. Congratulations to Brandon, but I’m moving up,” claimed Figueiredo.
Will Deiveson Figueiredo find success in the Bantamweight division? Although he has achieved everything a fighter can ask for at Flyweight, a move up to Bantamweight will clearly be a whole new challenge. With the likes of Petr Yan, and Sean O’Malley already vying for the contender spot it might be a tough climb for Figueiredo at 135 pounds.
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To add to that, the news of Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo fighting in May is also doing the rounds, there is no doubt that ‘Deus da Guerra’s arrival will shake things up.
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