Cody Garbrandt minimizes Deiveson Figueiredo's victory at UFC 255 and says: 'I'm going to knock him out'

C. Garbrandt promised to knock out D. Figueiredo. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

Deiveson Figueiredo impressed the MMA community once again by performing at flyweight (56,7kg), but his victory in UFC 255 didn't scare cody garbrandt. At the event held on Saturday (21), in Las Vegas, USA, the category champion finished Alex Perez in the first round and 'No Love' already knew the duel would be quick. Originally, he was the one who would face the Brazilian, but he had to leave the fight because he injured his biceps, tested positive for Covid-19 and regretted the wasted opportunity.

In interview with ESPN American, Garbrandt stated that the organization held this fight with the intention of increasing Deiveson's hype and, consequently, for the meeting between them, he promised to knock out the flyweight champion and even set a date.

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“Perez was a lamb being taken to the slaughter. The UFC did this to build momentum for that unfortunate 'golem' and increase the hype for our fight. I'll knock him out in the first or second round. I’ll be ready in March,” Garbrandt said.

please note that cody garbrandt is a former bantamweight champion (61,2kg) and, even so, the UFC chose to cast him as the first challenger for Deiveson Figueiredo us flies. The confrontation just didn't happen because the North American had complications (mentioned above). However, the clash remains in the organization's plans, as Dana White himself informed that he likes the style of both and the idea of ​​imagining this fight.