Deiveson Figueiredo fighting for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @daico_deusdaguerra
In search of renewal in MMA, Deiveson Figueiredo is preparing to debut in the UFC's bantamweight category (up to 61,2kg). At 35 years old, the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg.) opened up and spoke about the estimated time it will take to hang up his gloves and retire from the sport that has been successful for many years. According to God of War, two or three fights are his goal.
“I have three more years to go before I retire. In the name of Jesus, I always, always, always want to do great fights for the public while I'm in action, you can be sure of that (…) Thank God I achieved a lot through MMA. Look where I am now, in the United States. A boy who left Marajó, a simple farm town, and is in the United States now, fighting in the biggest organization in the world, giving my best to MMA fans and changing my family's history through fights,” he said. Deiveson in an interview with 'MMA Fighting'.
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When talking about planning in the new category, Deiveson demonstrated his thirst for another title.
“I hope to one day fight for the title in this division. That really depends on what I do to them,” she concluded.
Deiveson Figueiredo in a duel with Brandon Moreno No. UFC 270. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Scheduled to return to the Octagon on December 2nd, Deiveson faces Rob font and seeks to achieve its first victory after the defeat suffered by Brandon Moreno No. UFC 283. Former flyweight champion, the athlete has 10 triumphs, three setbacks and a draw on his path to victory. UFC.
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