Deiveson Figueiredo makes long-awaited bantamweight debut and Beneil Dariush seeks redemption at UFC Austin

Deiveson Figueiredo (left) and Beneil Dariush (right) are highlighted in the ufc austin. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

This Saturday (2), Ultimate promotes the ufc austin. In the final stretch of the 2023 season, the company presents fans with a show with 12 scheduled fights. Highlights in the show, Deiveson Figueiredo e Beneil Dariush important clashes on the main card.

Last victim of Charles of the Bronx in MMA, Beneil Dariush seeks his redemption. Number four in the lightweight rankings (up to 70,3kg), the athlete measures strength with the promising Arman Tsarukyan.

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In the co-main fight, jalin turner took on the challenge of joining the card at the last minute. Substitute for the injured Dan Hooker, the athlete faces Bobby Green in a direct confrontation challenge for positions in the top 15 lightweight divisions.

Still in the second half of the event, Deiveson Figueiredo makes his long-awaited debut at bantamweight (up to 61,2kg.). Former flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg), the man from Pará will face Rob font, highlighted among the elite of the group led by Sean O'Malley.

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In addition to Deiveson, three more Brazilians are on the card. Netto BJJ fights veterans against Clay guida; former LFA heavyweight champion (up to 120,2 kg.), Rodolfo Bellato debuts in the UFC against Ihor Potieria, and Wellington Turman, pupil of Glover Teixeira e Alex Poatán, divides the octagon with Jared Gooden.

Beneil Dariush x Arman Tsarukyan

In search of the dream of an unprecedented title fight in the lightweight division, Dariush has an important fight at the weekend. About six months after the tough defeat suffered in the challenge against Charles of the Bronx, the 'Kings MMA' pupil returns to the octagon and seeks to prove that he is still capable of taking on the top of the division.

To fight for the title, Beneil must first go through the promising Arman Tsarukyan, which is asking for passage towards the top 5 in the category. While 'Benny' tries to get back on track to winning ways, the Armenian wants to reach the mark of three positive results in a row.

Famous for their technique and versatility, Dariush and Tsarukyan could promote one of the biggest clashes of the season.

Deiveson Figueiredo x Rob Font

Dethroned at flyweight at the beginning of 2023, Deiveson revealed, at the beginning of the season, his plan to move to bantamweight. This weekend, the Brazilian kicks off a new phase in his career.

To start off on the right foot, the person from Pará must go through Rob font, which, for years, has stood out among the elite of the division led by Sean O'Malley. While Figueiredo wants to debut with triumph, the category veteran seeks to find stability in his career, as he has accumulated three stumbles in the last five challenges.

Fans should be excited about the confrontation, as the clash features two fighters who are known for their intense and effective striking. If Deiveson wins, the athlete will assume a position in the top 10. Font, in turn, will defend his prominent position in the group.