With an eye on a new belt, Deiveson Figueiredo leads Brazilians into action at UFC Abu Dhabi

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Deiveson Figueiredo performs this Saturday (03) at UFC Abu Dhabi. (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

About to land again in Abu Dhabi this Saturday (03), the UFC has an event full of crucial fights. Scheduled for main confrontation, Cory Sandhagen e Umar Nurmagomedov compete for a place as the next challenger for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg) and will need to be careful with meetings between Marlon Vera e Deiveson Figueiredo, who are expecting to jump the queue and face the division champion Sean O'Malley.

Currently second in the ranking, Sandhagen defends an important position in the division against his cousin Khabib Nurmagomedov. Currently ranked 10th among the bantamweights, Umar is preparing to face his first opponent in the top 15 and has a promise from Dana White that he will be able to fight for the title if he wins this Saturday (03) against the North American.

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Moreover, Deiveson Figueiredo He lives with the expectation of reaching a second-class throne in the organization. Undefeated since switching to bantamweight, 'Deus da Guerra' is sixth in the rankings and considered a favorite for a confrontation against Marlon Vera. Unlike Umar, Daico did not reveal any promise made by Ultimate regarding a possible fight against the champion.

More Brazil on the main card

Mackenzie dern e elves brener fight this Saturday (03). Photo: Reproduction/Montage SUPER FIGHTS

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Summoned to perform in Abu Dhabi, Mackenzie dern e elves brener fight for breathing space in the organization. First to perform, Chute Boxe representative Diego Lima tries to return to the path of victory after suffering a setback in Rio de Janeiro. Underdog in the bookmakers, the Brazilian faces Joel alvarez, a Spaniard known for his talent in grappling.

In the strawweight division (up to 52,1 kg.), Mackenzie faces Mexican and training partner Diego lopes: Lupita Godinez. Seventh in the rankings, the Brazilian comes from two consecutive defeats. Favorite by a narrow margin, Dern promised changes and reinforced her focus on winning a belt in the organization.

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In the preliminary card, Kaue Fernandes goes for his second appearance in the organization. Acting in the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg.), the fighter debuted with defeat in November 2023 and seeks to return to the path of victories against the Emirati Mohammad Yahya.

Tony Ferguson returns to the octagon

Tony Ferguson performs at UFC Abu Dhabi. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Embittered by seven consecutive defeats, Tony Ferguson who is now 40 years old, guarantees that he is not willing to consider retirement even in the midst of a delicate moment in his career. Deciding to compete in the welterweight division (up to 77,1 kg.) this time, El Cucuy is preparing to face Michael chiesa, veteran fighter and seen as the biggest favorite in the event.

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Despite his underdog status, Ferguson claims to have extraordinary plans to put into practice and shows relief at not having a brutal weight cut.