Deiveson Figueiredo asks for a fight against champion Sean O'Malley and projects victory via the fast track

D. Figueiredo in a press conference after the UFC 270 (Photo: Reproduction/Youtube)

After debuting in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), the Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo believes he already deserves to fight for the belt in his next commitment to the organization. In an interview after the ufc austin, which took place last Saturday (02), the former flyweight champion (under 56,7kg) challenged champion Sean O'Malley and said he would beat him by submission.

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“As a former champion, if the UFC wants to put me up to fight for the title, I'm very prepared. I'm a former champion of a division where the guys are also amazing. I showed this. (Rob) Font has fought the best in the division. Give me the title fight, I'll accept it. (Sean) O'Malley is an excellent striker, but I trust my team's game and strategy a lot. I'm a guy who has a lot of jiu-jitsu, I'm a real grappler, but I never liked using it. I'm a guy who, when I enter the octagon, becomes a striker, I enter to exchange blows. Certainly, I would have a great fight against O'Malley and, if he lets me stick, I would submit,” said Deiveson.

In his bantamweight debut, the 'God of War' delivered a great performance against the experienced Rob font and emerged victorious in the unanimous decision of the judges. At 35 years old, the Brazilian athlete now has an MMA record of 22 wins, three setbacks and one draw.