Deiveson Figueiredo receives challenge from former champion and could have a super fight at UFC 300

Deiveson Figueiredo fighting for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @daico_deusdaguerra

Deiveson Figueiredo may have a new opponent soon. Its about cody garbrandt, former bantamweight champion (61,2 kg.), who comes from two consecutive victories in the category. The North American did not hide his desire to face the Brazilian and launched the challenge after knocking out Brian Kelleher last Saturday (16/12), at UFC 296, in Las Vegas (USA).

Garbrandt stated that the fight against Figueiredo would be a great attraction for the UFC 300, a special event that should take place in April 2024. The American said he spoke with UFC matchmaker, Sean Shelby, and that he approved the idea.

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“I would love to fight Deiveson. I think it would be a great fight between two champions. He's at bantamweight. I was withdrawn because of a fight against him due to COVID-19 and flyweight is not my weight. I talked to Sean Shelby about this and he's all for it. O UFC 300 that would be an amazing card to put us on. I hope Deiveson accepts it and prepares to be knocked out”, declared Garbrandt in the post-event press conference.

CODY GARBRANDT KNOCKS OUT BRIAN KELLEHER 😱@Cody_NoLove gets the first round finish at #UFC296! pic.twitter.com/yx3KipGWgt

- UFC (@ufc) December 17, 2023

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300

Figueiredo, 36 years old, is considered one of the best fighters today, with a record of 22 wins, three losses and one draw.

The Brazilian won the flyweight belt in February 2020, by submitting Joseph Benavidez, and defended it twice, against Alex Perez e Brandon Moreno. In 2023, he moved up to bantamweight and won his debut against Rob font, by unanimous decision, taking eighth place in the division ranking.

Garbrandt, in turn, is 32 years old and has a record of 14 wins and five losses. The American became bantamweight champion in December 2016, defeating Dominick Cruz by unanimous decision, in an impressive performance. However, he lost the title in his first defense, when he was knocked out by TJ Dillashaw.