Main card (ESPN+ PPV at 10 p.m. ET) UFC 256

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno

Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira

Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba

Kevin Holland vs. Jacare Souza

Junior dos Santos vs. Ciryl Gane

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Prelim (ESPN2, ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET) UFC 256

Cub Swanson vs. Daniel Pineda

Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev

Gavin Tucker vs. Billy Quarantillo

Tecia Torres vs. Sam Hughes

Prelim (ESPN+ at 7:30 p.m. ET) UFC 256

Chase Hooper vs. Peter Barrett

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DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO VS BRANDON MORENO PREDICTION

It’s great to see both fighters make a quick turnaround. We know they are in great shape, full of confidence and stylistically, this is a fascinating match-up.

Figueiredo has looked dominant on his five-fight win streak and has showcased his unique finishing ability in his biggest fights.

but Moreno has all the physical and mental tools to give the Brazilian his toughest fight.

Moreno has a slight height and reach advantage and has never been finished in his career. 

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He is extremely durable and will make it a scrap on the feet and as long as he avoids Figueiredo’s power shots, he has the skill on the floor to hang with the Brazilian.

Moreno’s route to victory is weathering the first two rounds and testing Figueiredo’s gas tank, as he has never gone past the third round.

The champion is just a level above in every area apart from stamina and if the fight goes into the championship rounds, you have to back Moreno who will finish stronger.

So, if the fight goes to the bell, Moreno can easily earn the decision to pull off the upset.

but surviving the early rounds against someone of Figueiredo’s finishing ability is easier said than done.

Both men are in their prime and a Moreno decision or even a late submission is possible if Figueiredo gases out, but we back him for another finish.

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