Deiveson Figueiredo and Jussier Formiga face each other at UFC Nashville

Despite the uncertainty regarding the continuity of the flyweight category, Ultimate selected the Brazilian duo to measure their strength on March 23, in the state of Tennessee (USA)

Franciele Marques

18/01/2019 | 11:27

J. Formiga (left) and D. Figueiredo (right) fight for flyweight. Photo: Montage SL/MMA Press

Ultimate announced another fight for the UFC Nashville on Thursday (17). Jussier formiga e Deiveson Figueiredo face each other at flyweight. The event will be held on March 23 in the state of Tennessee (USA). The information was given first-hand on the Combate channel website.

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Jussier formiga He is in first place and is hoping for a fight for the flyweight belt. He is coming off three straight wins over Yuta Sasaki, Ben Nguyen and Sergio Pettis. In his last engagement, he beat 'SP' by unanimous decision. The Brazilian has 27 fights, 22 triumphs and five setbacks.

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Deiveson Figueiredo remains undefeated in his professional MMA career. He has 15 triumphs in 15 commitments. The 'God of War' placed fourth in the category ranking. In his last fight, the Brazilian knocked out John Moraga in the second round.