5 best UFC fights of January 2022

#4. Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 3 – UFC 270

Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo clashed for a third time in the co-main event of UFC 270 with the flyweight title on the line. Both fighters went toe-to-toe from the very first round, putting on a technical masterclass over 25 minutes.

While Moreno outlanded Figueiredo in the first two rounds, the Brazilian knocked him down twice in the third and once more in the fifth. Ultimately, 'Deus da Guerra' picked up a unanimous decision victory after the closely contested championship rounds.

Their five-round affair was awarded the 'Fight of the Night' bonus on the night.

Interestingly, Brandon Moreno had the upper hand over Deiveson Figueiredo when it comes to total significant strikes by a small margin. Sports betting writer Adam Martin believes the three knockdowns made the difference for the new titleholder. Martin tweeted:

"Official stats for Moreno vs. Figueiredo. Moreno did land more strikes, BUT Figgy had 3 knockdowns. In a very close fight otherwise, it appears those knockdowns were the difference."

Looking visibly disappointed, Moreno spoke to Joe Rogan after his devastating championship loss and shared his thoughts about the exciting trilogy. He said:

"Man, I feel like I landed better combinations. Maybe, he connected with more power but I don't know... It is what it is... I feel like he did a better gameplan this time... I was putting the better pace in the fight but I've to go back home and watch the fight again."

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#3. Matt Frevola vs. Genaro Valdez – UFC 270

This bout on the preliminary card of UFC 270 between lightweights Matt Frevola and Genaro Valdez was was one of the best fights of the month, for as long as it lasted.

Both fighters came out guns blazing from the opening bell. Frevola was able to land more meaningful shots in the opening exchanges. including a heavy leg kick and a spinning back kick.

Frevola then landed a massive right hand, causing the first knockdown of the fight. Valdez refused to stay down and bounced back to his feet. The duo engaged in a few more striking exchanges before the Mexican was dropped again.

Frevola was credited with four knockdowns in the round, with Valdez fighting back to his feet over and over. Eventually, the pressure was simply too much and the American was able to take his Mexican counterpart's back. He fired away with punches until the referee was forced to call a halt to the action, four minutes into the first round.

Valdez came into the fight with a perfect 10-0 record, having finished all of his opponents so far. His loss at UFC 270 is the first of his career.

Meanwhile, Frevola snapped a two-fight losing skid with the TKO victory, getting back in the win column after suffering a seven-second KO defeat in his previous octagon outing.