A. Pantoja (left) and D. Figueiredo (right) at UFC 240. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook @ufc
After regret the loss of the opportunity to compete for the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.) against Brandon Moreno No. UFC 269, Alexandre pantoja received unexpected support. Substitute for the athlete in the confrontation, Deiveson Figueiredo He understood his compatriot's frustration and promised to give the fighter a chance at the title if he wins the trilogy in December.
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“I'm going to take the belt and we're going to fight, brother. I will ask you to fight with me”, wrote Deiveson, in response to Alexandre’s publication.
Former champion of the category, Figueiredo has already shared the Octagon with Pantoja. In 2019, the man from Pará overcame his compatriot in a duel that would put one of the two in an excellent position to fight for the title. On that occasion, Daico came out on top, beating his compatriot in the judges' unanimous decision.
After getting past Alexandre, Deiveson beat Tim Elliot and, subsequently, in 2020, competed for the group title. The reign of the 'God of War' ended in June 2021, in the rematch against Moreno.
Beaten by Figueiredo in 2019, Pantoja managed to recover. After the stumble, there were four fights and three positive results, stopping only against the promising Askar askarov. Coming from two victories, the title came closer after Tupiniquim overcame Brandon royval, In August. An injury, however, ended up postponing the Brazilian's dream of a new meeting with the champion, whom he beat on his occasions in the past.
D. Figueiredo in response to A. Pantoja. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
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