Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno is the main event for UFC 256 betting on Saturday, December 12 at the UFC APEX facility in Las Vegas, Nevada
Both fighters enter the octagon for the second time in three weeks after quick stoppages at UFC 255. Moreno gets his shot at the flyweight championship while Figueiredo makes his second defense. UFC odds have Figueiredo as a -325 favorite, while the challenger Moreno comes back at +250.
We break down the UFC betting odds for this title bout and give our best picks and predictions for UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno.
Figueiredo vs Moreno Fight Odds
| Method of Victory | Deiveson Figueiredo | Brandon Moreno |
|---|---|---|
| Win outright | -325 | +250 |
| Win by KO/TKO | +155 | +950 |
| Win by points | +320 | +800 |
| Win by submission | +340 | +700 |
| Draw | +5,000 | +5,000 |
Odds courtesy of FanDuel Sportsbook
Figueiredo vs Moreno Betting Preview
Deiveson Figueiredo will headline his second UFC pay-per-view event in a row following a first-round submission victory over Alex Perez just three weeks before. Figueiredo is 9-1 at the UFC level with seven of his nine wins coming via finishes.
The man nicknamed "Deus Da Guerra" (Portuguese for God of War) has terrific knockout power for this weight class, along with top-notch submission skills.
Moreno was unlucky not to be named as Figueiredo's opponent at UFC 255 but took care of business on the preliminary card, winning with a first-round TKO over the No. 6 flyweight Brandon Royval. The "Assassin Baby" is now 4-0-1 over his last five fights.
Despite being just 27 years old, Moreno has 24 MMA fights under his belt and three of his five career defeats came when he was still a teenager. He's a very well-rounded fighter that combines high-level grappling with crisp boxing.
Figueiredo vs Moreno Tale of the Tape
| Deiveson Figueiredo | Brandon Moreno | |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Age | 26 |
| 5-foot-5 | Height | 5-foot-7 |
| 126 lbs | Weight | 123 lbs |
| 68 inches | Reach | 70 inches |
| 19-1 (9 KO) | Record | 18-5-1 (3 KO) |
Figueiredo vs Moreno UFC Prediction and Betting Pick
PREDICTION: Figueiredo to win -325 - Moreno is usually bigger than his flyweight opponents but that won't be the case against Deus Da Guerra, who is absolutely massive for this division and whose biggest challenge so far in the UFC has been making weight.
The short three-week turnaround could benefit Figueiredo, who can stay relatively close to his fighting weight and shouldn't feel as sapped when cutting.
While Moreno is very well-rounded as a fighter, Figueiredo might be a bit better across every category and his strength advantage and pressure will be very difficult for the challenger to overcome.
Former flyweight champ Henry Cejudo might be loathed to admit it but Figueiredo is on the fast-track to becoming a UFC superstar and I think he gets one step closer to that status with another win on Saturday night.
PREDICTION: Figueiredo to win by KO/TKO +155 - Three of Figueiredo's last four wins have come via submission but the Assassin Baby is also very dangerous on the mat.
Although Moreno's win at UFC 255 came by strikes, it was after scrambling and submission attempts hurt Royval, making him vulnerable. In the stand-up, Moreno ate a few shots which could prove a very dangerous game to play against Figueiredo.
Figueiredo not only has devastating power but is also extremely precise with those power shots, wielding a significant strike accuracy of 52 percent. Look for him to win with a knockout.
PREDICTION: Total Rounds Under 2.5 (-112) - While most flyweights aren't known for their quick finishes, the fact that both of these guys are coming off first-round stoppage wins should tell you that Figueiredo and Moreno aren't like most 125-pound fighters.
Figueiredo has been a finishing master recently with three of his last four bouts ending in the first round, and the other fight going only two minutes into the second round before he knocked out Joseph Benavidez.
With a high-pressure power-puncher like Figueiredo, don't expect this bout to go long and back the Under 2.5 rounds prop.
Where Can I Bet on UFC Odds?
Most online sportsbooks and casinos offer bets on UFC odds and props. While odds to win usually come out as soon as a fight is announced, prop bets become more readily available closer to an event. Check out the best sportsbooks available where you live and see what UFC bets they have available.
