Many thought Brandon Moreno was next in line for a shot at the UFC belt, but those plans were spoiled by a fighter from a weight class above. The UFC flyweight title contender was considered by many the next challenger for newly crowned champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Not only is Moreno ranked second in the division, but the No. 1-ranked fighter is coming off two losses to the champion, and Figueiredo had expressed interest in Moreno after capturing the belt. But instead of fighting for gold, Moreno (17-5-1 MMA, 6-2-1 UFC) takes on Alex Perez at UFC 255 on Nov.
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Brandon Moreno: Cody Garbrandt knows he doesn’t deserve flyweight title shot – MMA Junkie