Deiveson Figueiredo in a duel with Brandon Moreno No. UFC 270. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Around seven months after losing the flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg) in a quadrilogy against Brandon Moreno, Deiveson Figueiredo is very close to confirming his UFC bantamweight (up to 61,2kg) debut. In an interview with journalist Igor Ribeiro, from the website 'Quinto Quarto', 'Deus da Guerra' revealed advanced negotiations to face the also former champion Dominick Cruz In September.
According to Deiveson, the two parties have already reached a verbal agreement and are just waiting for the contract to make the duel of former champions official.
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“The hammer seems to have already been beaten. All that’s left is for the contract to arrive. I'm training. I hope it works out so we can make it happen,” he said. Deiveson Figueiredo.
In the final stretch of recovery from a serious eye injury, suffered in the defeat to Brandon Moreno No. UFC 283, Deiveson Figueiredo spoke about the recovery and the imminent duel against Dominick Cruz.
“I'm already 95% better, even with a fight almost booked. My manager is talking. It will now be in September, let's see if we can close. I want to test myself at 61,2 kg. Dominick Cruz He's a former champion, a really good guy. Talented from the start. Fighting him will be a great satisfaction”, concluded 'Daico'.
Flyweight champion on two occasions, Deiveson Figueiredo comes from four consecutive fights against the current belt owner Brandon Moreno, with one victory, one draw and two defeats against the Mexican.
Considered by many to be the greatest bantamweight in the history of Ultimate, Dominick Cruz He was champion of the category on two occasions, with three title defenses, but his career was hampered by several serious injuries. The former champion has won two of his last three fights, but is coming off a defeat to Marlon Vera in August last year.
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