Former champion gets annoyed by criticism and defends UFC 332 card.

Deiveson celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Deiveson Figueiredo was bothered by the criticism surrounding UFC 332. With Natalia Silva in the main event and the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) facing Payton Talbott in the co-main event, the quality of the card was heavily questioned by fans.

In an interview with 'MMA Fighting', Deiveson Figueiredo stated that he finds the negative reaction surrounding the event irritating. The Brazilian highlighted that all the athletes scheduled are prepared to deliver great fights and assessed that a card initially considered weak could surprise and gain strength inside the octagon.

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“It’s a little annoying. I’m sure all the fighters that the UFC put on the card are ready for a great fight, you know? What seems weak can become strong,” said Deiveson Figueiredo.

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With Natalia Silva vying for the flyweight title against Cong Wang in the main event, Brazil also has other important representatives in the octagon. Deiveson Figueiredo faces Payton Talbott in a crucial bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) bout, while Johnny Walker will make his heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) debut against Mick Parkin.

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