UFC stars except one side with Brandon Moreno in near-eye poke controversy at UFC 283

The UFC 283 co-main event ended on a controversial note as the flyweight title fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo was halted by a doctor stoppage in-between rounds.On January 21, Moreno and Figueiredo competed in the first tetralogy in UFC history. In the third round, 'Deus Da Guerra suffered a massive cut under his eye as a result of a vicious left hook from Moreno.The Brazilian immediately appealed for an eye poke but the referee let the fight go on. As the fight progressed, Figueiredo's eyes swole shut, severely limiting his vision. After taking a look at the injury following the third round, the doctor chose to call a stop to the fight. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs a result, Brandon Moreno was declared the winner by TKO via doctor stoppage. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe outcome of the fight sparked off a debate as to whether it was an eye-poke that hurt the Brazilian or was it a legal strike by Moreno.Many MMA fighters took 'The Assassin Baby's side claiming it was a legitimate blow that hurt Figueiredo.Former multi-division champion Daniel Cormier said that there was nothing 'dirty' about Moreno's shot and that the Mexican outclassed his opponent at UFC 283.&quot;Nothing dirty at all, clean shot by the new champion Brandon Moreno! #UFC283 he really outclassed Figgy tonight. He was cruising.&quot;Daniel Cormier@dc_mmaNothing dirty at all, clean shot by the new champion Brandon Moreno! #UFC283 he really outclassed Figgy tonight. He was cruising6365705Nothing dirty at all, clean shot by the new champion Brandon Moreno! #UFC283 he really outclassed Figgy tonight. He was cruisingTanner Boser expressed interest in a fifth scrap between the two flyweights.Tanner Boser@BulldozerBoserJust enough controversy to eventually see fight #5 one day I hope. #UFC28319Just enough controversy to eventually see fight #5 one day I hope. #UFC283Derek Brunson said that he wanted to see Moreno and Figueiredo fight athletes other than each other.Derek Brunson@DerekBrunsonRespectfully . I’m ready to see them both fight someone else ! #UFC28328811Respectfully . I’m ready to see them both fight someone else ! #UFC283MMA coach Eric Nicksick advocated for Alexandre Pantoja to be next in line for a title shot.Eric Nicksick@Eric_XCMMACan we finally move on from this fight?! Pantoja up next. #UFC2831366Can we finally move on from this fight?! 😂 Pantoja up next. #UFC283A few more tweets about the UFC 283 co-main event can be seen below:Chris Curtis The Action Man@Actionman513Sooooooo no Moreno vs Figgy number 12? What?#UFC283463Sooooooo no Moreno vs Figgy number 12? What?#UFC283michael@bispingFair play. It’s impossible to fight with one eye.8354649Fair play. It’s impossible to fight with one eye.#OnAmission4Gold@KelvinGastelum#Legos for everyone 🥳 #UFC28324625#Legos for everyone 🥳 #UFC283Wonderboy@WonderboyMMABummer the fight ended that way but congrats Moreno!! #UFC28379034Bummer the fight ended that way but congrats Moreno!! #UFC283Aljamain Sterling@funkmasterMMALFG BRANDON!!! #UFC28386278LFG BRANDON!!! #UFC283Chris Curtis The Action Man@Actionman513Let's goooo! 3-0 Moreno. Awesome eye foul combo!#UFC283852Let's goooo! 3-0 Moreno. Awesome eye foul combo!#UFC283Niall McGrath@niallmcgrath4Any ‘fan’ who throws a drink or anything else at a fighter should be booted the fuck out of the arena, regardless of where in the world it is. Infuriating to see that #UFC28361Any ‘fan’ who throws a drink or anything else at a fighter should be booted the fuck out of the arena, regardless of where in the world it is. Infuriating to see that #UFC283Henry Cejudo disagrees with the Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno resultHenry Cejudo, who is friends with Deiveson Figueiredo, was a rare dissenter in the outcome of the UFC 283 co-main event.Cejudo took to Twitter to express his disagreements and said that the fight should have been declared a no-contest instead of a victory for Brando Moreno.Henry Cejudo@HenryCejudoThat's a no contest. Come on Herb Dean. #UFC283175985That's a no contest. Come on Herb Dean. #UFC283After four spectacular fights, it appears the rivalry between 'Deus Da Guerra' and Moreno is finally settled. One indication of that comes from the fact that the Brazilian announced in his post-fight interview that he would be moving up to bantamweight.&quot;I have done a lot. I fight for everyone who has a dream to be here. But, I'm tired of making this weight. That's why I'm moving up.&quot;Watch the full post-fight interview below:

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