UFC commentator Jon Anik pretty well summed up what was a late entry for “Fight of the Year” and certainly one of, if not the best, flyweight UFC fights in octagon history when Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno went five rounds in the headliner of UFC 256.
A point deduction for an accidental groin kick wound up the decisive factor when the scorecards were tallied, with two judges scoring the bout 47-47 for the majority draw. A third judge had it 48-46 for the champ, who retained his belt with no winner declared.
Here’s how fighters reacted to the headliner and main card fights of UFC 256.
[h=1]Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno is declared a draw[/h]
Figueiredo looks like a hyena from lion king.. scary #UFC256
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
I had Moreno winning that 1st Round. Putting up an actual fight! #UFC256
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) December 13, 2020
— #OnAmission4Gold (@KelvinGastelum) December 13, 2020
That was a really fun intense round. I’m feeling the suspense I felt when I watched Tim Sylvia vs Randy Couture. #UFC256
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
In the ground figuedeiro defense is poke city
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 13, 2020
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 13, 2020
Moreno is like Rocky gets stronger as rounds go on LFG #UFC256
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) December 13, 2020
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) December 13, 2020
These two are definitely going to Valhalla!!! #ufc256
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) December 13, 2020
— Emil Valhalla Meek (@emilvalhalla) December 13, 2020
Eye pokes low blows figueredo really is an evil villain
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Damn that’s an important point. Don’t know that I agree with it
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
What a fight!
Moreno is a stud but I haven’t seen a champ with such killer instinct in a while!
Great fight!#ufc256
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) December 13, 2020
Moreno is a stud but I haven’t seen a champ with such killer instinct in a while!
Great fight!#ufc256
— Marvin Vettori (@MarvinVettori) December 13, 2020
This the best flyweight fight ever
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Shhiiiii that belt about to have a Sombreros on it here shortly ! #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
I’m losing my mind right now. WHAT. A. FIGHT. #UFC256
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
Gonna be a draw!! 47-47
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
@theassassinbaby I saw him winning 4 out of 5
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 13, 2020
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 13, 2020
Wow I can’t wait for that rematch
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
Encore?
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
The Flyweight division is fun. Would love to see @BellatorMMA create a men Flyweight division
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) December 13, 2020
— Patricky Freire (@PatrickyPitbull) December 13, 2020
Hey @HenryCejudo looks like it’s us March 6th pick the weight class.. @ufc
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) December 13, 2020
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) December 13, 2020
[h=1]Charles Oliveira def. Tony Ferguson[/h]
I got Olivera on this one.
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) December 13, 2020
— Erik Jon Koch (@NEWBREED04) December 13, 2020
Tony winning 12 fights in a row and not getting a title shot is
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Tony has better hands. Oliveria better on the ground.
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2020
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2020
Think Olivera is going to beat Tony's ass then Tony picks it up & puts him away
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) December 13, 2020
— Nick Newell (@NotoriousNewell) December 13, 2020
Such an even fight . Both have good Bjj and striking . Oliveira sharper and Ferguson grittier. Will be a good battle ! #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
The possibility of Khabib vs Ferguson happening is riding on the outcome of this fight. Let’s go T.Ferg #UFC256
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
— Michael Chiesa (@MikeMav22) December 13, 2020
@TonyFergusonXT look like one of them things from @Stranger_Things
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) December 13, 2020
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) December 13, 2020
Holy crap!!! Saved by the buzzer. Brutal round for Tony
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Man I knew Tony wasn’t tapping u have to kill him
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Wow how come he didn’t tap ? Crazy #ufc256
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
This is a dangerous mount!! And is that arm hyper extended or not? That was stretched out bad! #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 13, 2020
Olivera is all over Tony dominated round 1 piped his arm. And continues to dominate
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) December 13, 2020
— Diego Sanchez UFC (@DiegoSanchezUFC) December 13, 2020
All of RD 2!!!! What the eff is his strategy. https://t.co/HSAlUjA3vn
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
Regardless of how this third round goes. I’m convinced that @CharlesDoBronxs is the best lightweight in the @UFC right now.
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) December 13, 2020
— Lando Vannata (@GroovyLando) December 13, 2020
Oliveira looks amazing tonight. He’s shown so much growth since those big losses to Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson. Very impressive how he’s been winning and how well he’s competing tonight. #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Oliveria’s grappling is outstanding hs two steps ahead of Tony in every exchange
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) December 13, 2020
— Curtis Blaydes (@RazorBlaydes265) December 13, 2020
Did tony verbally tap though with that arm bar earlier. I thought if you scream out that’s a verbal tap
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) December 13, 2020
— Baldy Ed (@brianboom135) December 13, 2020
Oliveira looked dominant! Great performance #UFC256
— The Golden Boy (@edmenshahbazyan) December 13, 2020
— The Golden Boy (@edmenshahbazyan) December 13, 2020
I think he is fighting for a title next. Just not sure who his opponent is https://t.co/OTtz0GtRLm
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
I wanna bring blonde hair back because of @CharlesDoBronxs https://t.co/RlRwD0z1nZ
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 13, 2020
— Platinum Mike Perry (@PlatinumPerry) December 13, 2020
Man who the heck gets the bonuses tonight
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Perfect performance from Charles. I also think that Ferguson is immune to pain.
— Dudu Dantas (@DuduDantasMMA) December 13, 2020
— Dudu Dantas (@DuduDantasMMA) December 13, 2020
?
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 13, 2020
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) December 13, 2020
Courtesy of Tony Ferguson my arm broke today watching #UFC256 https://t.co/x6UIa7UZU7
— Free Agent (@beatdown155) December 13, 2020
— Free Agent (@beatdown155) December 13, 2020
[h=1]Mackenzie Dern def. Virna Jandiroba[/h]
I got @MackenzieDern on this one; wait are knee sleeves legal?
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) December 13, 2020
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) December 13, 2020
Jan - Dgi - Raw - bah https://t.co/GNS1189lGt
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
— GILBERT BURNS DURINHO (@GilbertDurinho) December 13, 2020
Can we grapple now! I really wanted to see what would happen with this match-up #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Good fight!! but wanna see some of Derns Jiujitsu she’s an incredible Blackbelt and amazing ground game #UFC256 @ufc
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) December 13, 2020
— Charles Rosa (@CharlesRosaMMA) December 13, 2020
Man I wish the ref would make them start from a jiu jitsu position so I can view some high level Brazilian jiu jitsu exchanges lol
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
Ur nose is fine girl it’s all good pic.twitter.com/Yl6nuXIffJ
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
I like when the commentators try to play doctor . “Dern with the broken nose”... ok dr commentator #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
Zero fucksgiving all night UFC 256
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) December 13, 2020
— khama worthy (@thedeathstar_1) December 13, 2020
Dern had a baby not too long ago & has had a couple fights looking great in all . Top athlete right there ! #UFC256
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) December 13, 2020
[h=1]Kevin Holland def. Ronaldo Souza[/h]
Jacere talking lol
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) December 13, 2020
He just took Cubs money
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) December 13, 2020
— Chael Sonnen (@ChaelSonnen) December 13, 2020
Omg!!! That was insane.. one of the best finishes of the year for sure! @Trailblaze2top #UFC256
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) December 13, 2020
— Shane Burgos (@HurricaneShaneB) December 13, 2020
Wow!!! Kevin Holland 2020 fighter of the year.
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
— Funky (@Benaskren) December 13, 2020
President of the @Trailblaze2top fan club ??? #Ufc256
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
— Katlyn Chookagian (@blondefighter) December 13, 2020
Wooooooooow Kevin
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
— U R I A H H A L L (@UriahHallMMA) December 13, 2020
he can’t even stand!
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) December 13, 2020
— Max Griffin (@MaxPainGriffin) December 13, 2020
My first jiu Jitsu coach always told me not to waste my time striking from bottom, and to use that energy on getting up. I now question everything.
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) December 13, 2020
— Ray Borg (@tazmexufc) December 13, 2020
I get it.... how the hell they gonna put that move in the game? ??? @ufc @EASPORTSUFC #CallBigMouth pic.twitter.com/YhaKLCrB78
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) December 13, 2020
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) December 13, 2020
[h=1]Ciryl Gane def. Junior dos Santos[/h]
This octagon is too small for these two #UFC256
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) December 13, 2020
— Anthony Pettis (@Showtimepettis) December 13, 2020
Ganes kicks are slick! He moves very well and light on his feet for a heavyweight. Cool to see #UFC256
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) December 13, 2020
Levels to this striking ting
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
No JDS don’t argue this
— Sijara SarJ Eubanks (@SarJnCharge) December 13, 2020
— Sijara SarJ Eubanks (@SarJnCharge) December 13, 2020
This exactly why I got the tattoo on back of my head
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2020
— Kevin MTP Lee (@MoTownPhenom) December 13, 2020
Sweet elbow
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 13, 2020
— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 13, 2020
Gane legal all day. It’s not up to your opponents. Gane with a good win. @ufc #ufc256
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) December 13, 2020
— Julia Avila (@RagingPandaMMA) December 13, 2020
Love JDS but he was turning away on the feet and it landed further back than expected. Can’t blame Gane. #UFC256
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 13, 2020
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) December 13, 2020
Gane! What a G!!
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
— Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) December 13, 2020
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