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Brandon Moreno felt the wrath of Brazilian fans after UFC 283.
During his fight against Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday night, Moreno punched his opponent in the eye. While the punch appeared legal on replay, Figueiredo and fans believed it was a poke.
https://twitter.com/SpinninBackfist/status/1617028144304721920
Figueiredo was unable to continue after his eye completely closed shut due to the punch.
IT'S ALL OVER! The doctor has called a stop between rounds due to a Figueiredo eye injury
Brandon leaves #UFC283 with a TKO victory and the title! pic.twitter.com/cFiHnPx5Hg
— UFC (@ufc) January 22, 2023
While leaving the cage, angry Brazilian fans threw beer at Moreno.
https://twitter.com/FTBeard7/status/1617029932852600834