History will be made at the UFC's final pay-per-view offering of 2020 on Saturday, with UFC 256 taking place from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, when flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo defends against No. 1-ranked contender Brandon Moreno.
Once Figueiredo steps inside the Octagon at UFC 256, it will be the shortest span between title defenses at 21 days, breaking the previous record set by Ronda Rousey and Matt Hughes at 56 days.
Initially, UFC 256 was set to be headlined dual champion Amanda Nunes facing Megan Anderson for the women's featherweight title. But Nunes had to bow out for circumstances that are still unknown. The UFC proceeded to book bantamweight champion Petr Yan with Aljamain Sterling. Yan had visa issues and wasn't able to enter the United States.
After Figueiredo submitted Alex Perez in the first round at UFC 255 on Nov. 21 and taking minimal damage in the fight, along with Moreno dispatching Brandon Royval in the first round on the featured prelim at the same event, the UFC was able to book the championship fight.
Figueiredo defeated Joseph Benavidez in February but was unable to claim the vacant 125-pound because he missed weight. They fought again in July, and Figueiredo had issues on the scale and won the belt, plowing through Benavidez by first-round submission to win his first world title. A victory at UFC 256 by the Brazilian would make him 4-0 in 2020 and his sixth consecutive win.
Moreno had been passed over for a title shot twice but left no questions after UFC 255. The UFC released him in 2018. A year later, Moreno was back in the company and has made the most of his second chance, going 3-0-1.
UFC 256 is a fun show with some exciting bouts, capped off by what is expected to be a terrific championship fight.
Here is everything you need to know about UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno.
When is UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 12
- Early prelims: 7 p.m. ET
- Prelims: 8 p.m. ET
- PPV main card: 10 p.m. ET
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno takes place on Saturday with the early prelims kicking the event off at 7 p.m. ET, before the pay-per-view main card begins at 10 p.m. ET. Figueiredo and Moreno should enter the Octagon at around 12:15 a.m. ET, pending on the length of the undercard bouts.
How to watch UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno TV, live stream info
United States
The early prelims are on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN+. The prelims continue on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+, followed by the ESPN+ main card pay-per-view.
Canada
The early prelims are on TSN and UFC Fight Pass, the prelims are on TSN and RDS, and the PPV main card is available on Bell, Rogers, Shaw, SaskTel, Videotron, Telus, Eastlink, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Australia
The early prelims (11 a.m. AEDT Sunday) are on UFC Fight Pass, the prelims (Noon AEDT Sunday) are on UFC Fight Pass and ESPN, and the PPV main card (2 p.m. AEDT Sunday) is on Main Event, Fetch TV, and UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass.
Germany
The early prelims (Sunday 1 a.m CET) and prelims (2 a.m. CET) are on UFC Fight pass. The main card (4 a.m. CET) is on UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass and on DAZN, the global sports streaming service.
Ireland
The early prelims (Midnight GMT) are on UFC Fight Pass, the prelims (Sunday 1 a.m. GMT) are on BT Sport 1 and UFC Fight pass, and the main card (3 a.m. GMT) is on BT Sport 1.
Italy
The early prelims (Sunday 1 a.m. CET) and prelims (2 a.m. CET) are on UFC Fight pass. The main card (4 a.m. CET) is on UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass and on DAZN, the global sports streaming service.
Spain
The early prelims (Sunday 1 a.m. CET) and prelims (2 a.m. CET) are on UFC Fight pass. The main card (4 a.m. CET) is on UFC PPV on UFC Fight Pass and on DAZN, the global sports streaming service.
United Kingdom
The early prelims (Midnight GMT) are on UFC Fight Pass, the prelims (Sunday 1 a.m. GMT) are on BT Sport 1 and UFC Fight pass, and the main card (3 a.m. GMT) is on BT Sport 1.
More details about how to watch in other countries can be found at UFC.com.
What is the PPV price of UFC 256?
In the United States, the PPV price for UFC 256 for current ESPN+ subscribers is $64.99. New subscribers have the option of bundling an annual ESPN+ subscription and the fight for $84.98.
Where is UFC 256?
UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno will take place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas without fans in attendance due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Figueiredo and Moreno compete at the Apex for the second time.
Figueiredo vs. Moreno odds
According to Bet MGM (as of Saturday morning), Figueiredo is the significant favorite at -350, meaning you would have to bet $350 to win $100. Moreno is listed as a +260 underdog, signaling that a bet of $100 would net you $260 if he pulls off the upset.
Deiveson Figueiredo record
- Name: Deiveson Figueiredo
- Nationality: Brazilian
- Born: Dec. 18, 1987
- Height: 5-5
- Reach: 68 inches
- Total fights: 21
- Record: 20-1
Brandon Moreno record
- Name: Brandon Moreno
- Nationality: Mexican
- Born: Dec. 7, 1993
- Height: 5-7
- Reach: 70 inches
- Total fights: 24
- Record: 18-5-1
UFC 256 fight card
Main card
- Deiveson Figueiredo (c) vs. Brandon Moreno for Figueiredo's Flyweight title
- 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; Heavyweight
Preliminary card
- Cub Swanson vs. Daniel Pineda
- Renato Moicano vs. Rafael Fiziev
- Gavin Tucker vs. Billy Quarantillo
- Tecia Torres vs. Sam Hughes
- Chase Hooper vs. Peter Barret