Deiveson Figueiredo backtracks and reveals focus on winning second UFC belt

Deiveson Figueiredo is a former UFC flyweight champion. Photo: Twitter/UFC News

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Deiveson Figueiredo is focused on winning his second UFC belt. The former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) until flirted with the idea of ​​returning to his original division and challenging Alexandre Pantoja, but recently revealed that his desire is to continue in the bantamweight division (up to 61,3 kg) and win the title.

In an interview with the North American website 'MMA Junkie', Deiveson highlighted that his preference is to correct his mistakes and add another title to his resume, even though he recently showed himself open to a rematch with his compatriot. Alexandre pantoja.

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“I’m focused on being the bantamweight champion. I have some adjustments to make. The bantamweight title, I’m focused on that. I’m going to make some adjustments to my game, reinvent myself and win that title.”, he concluded. Deiveson Figueiredo.

Deiveson Figueiredo believes Merab Dvalishvili's style will be key against Umar Nurmagomedov

The bantamweight title will be on the line in the co-main event of the UFC 311, and Deiveson Figueiredo believes that the champion Merab Dvalishvili has a good chance of winning Umar Nurmagomedov, despite his striking style not being as refined. The Brazilian highlights that Dvalishvili can tire and confuse his opponents to take them down, but recognizes that Umar is dangerous on the ground, with the potential to finish even when he is on bottom.

“I’m more in favor of Merab. The reason is that his striking is not refined, but he can tire people out and confuse them so he can take them down. On the other hand, Umar is a guy who knows how to submit from below, so there is that risk for Merab. But after five rounds, I see Merab’s hand being raised,” said Figueiredo.

At 36, Deiveson Figueiredo has a record of 24 wins and four losses, plus one draw. Throughout his career in the UFC, he has defeated big names such as Joseph Benavidez (twice), Brandon Moreno (in his first fight), Rob font, cody garbrandt e Marlon Vera.