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1 Deiveson Figueiredo will return to the Octagon this weekend to headline his second UFC main event in as many months.
Figueiredo forced Alex Perez to submit in the main bout of UFC 255 last month to retain his flyweight world crown and will now put that title on the line once again this Saturday.
Deiveson Figueiredo beat Alex Perez at UFC 255 just a few weeks ago
The Brazilian will take on Brandon Moreno in Las Vegas on another big night of MMA action.
Moreno was also in action just a few weeks ago when he knocked out Brandon Royval in the first round of their UFC 255 clash.
It should be an exciting night this weekend with Tony Ferguson taking on Charles Oliveira on a busy undercard.
Here’s everything you need to know about UFC 256…
UFC 256: Date and start time
The main event is scheduled to take place in the early hours of Sunday, December 13 for UK fans and will be held behind closed doors.
It is being held at the UFC APEX Center in Las Vegas.
UK fans can expect the headline fight between Figueiredo and Moreno to get under way at around 6am.
UFC 256: TV and live stream
UFC 256 will be shown on BT Sport and will not be a pay-per-view event in the UK.
The prelims will start on BT Sport 1 from 1am on Sunday before their main show begins at 3am.
It will be live streamed on BT Sport’s website and app for subscribers.
The early prelims will be shown on UFC’s Fight Pass and in the US, all prelim bouts will be simulcast on ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+ in English and Spanish.
How can I watch UFC 256 for FREE?
EE mobile customers can get a FREE three-month trial of BT Sport by texting SPORT to 150.
You can then cancel the trial at any time.
Tony Ferguson will also be in action at UFC 256Getty Images - Getty
UFC 256: Fight card
Subject to change
Main card
Deiveson Figueiredo (c) vs. Brandon Moreno – for UFC Flyweight Championship Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira, Lightweight Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba, Women’s Strawweight Kevin Holland vs. Ronaldo Souza, Middleweight Junior dos Santos vs. Ciryl Gane, HeavyweightPreliminary card
Cub Swanson vs. Daniel Pineda, Featherweight Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev, Lightweight Gavin Tucker vs. Billy Quarantillo, Featherweight Tecia Torres vs. Sam Hughes, Women’s Strawweight Chase Hooper vs. Peter Barrett, Featherweight
UFC 256: What has been said?
UFC president Dana White has praised Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno for their commitment to making UFC 256 happen.
“It’s incredible,” White said of Figueiredo and Moreno. “Not only do I love [the quick turnarounds they’re making], and it’s great for the sport, but the fans love it.
“I mean, if you’re a real fight fan, you love guys like this that just fought, both coming off incredible finishes, and then turn right around and fight each other again three weeks later.
“It’s the champion versus the number one contender, it doesn’t get any better than that.”
On champion Figueiredo, White added: “He has been on a roll man, this kid’s an absolute monster.
“He’s been destroying everyone since he’s been champion too.”
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