Former undisputed flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo has supplied former foe and compatriot, Alexandre Pantoja an opportunity to avenge a 2019 defeat within the type of a division comeback — claiming he would totally decide to a comeback to his prior stomping floor twice over.
Figueiredo, who most lately headlined UFC Combat Night time Macau final month, suffered his first defeat since his bantamweight transfer a 12 months in the past — in a high-stakes back-and-forth battle with former champion, Petr Yan.
The defeat introduced an finish to a three-fight profitable run at bantamweight for the Brazilian, who had racked up a pair of choice wins over Rob Font and former title challenger, Marlon Vera — in between a submission victory towards former champion, Cody Garbrandt.
And himself headlining UFC 310 final weekend, Pantoja wrapped up his third successive protection of the flyweight crown, making quick work of promotional newcomer, Kai Asakura, submitting the previous Rizin FF champion with a surprising rear-naked choke submission win.
Deiveson Figueiredo provides Alexandre Pantoja title rematch at flyweigt
Welcoming the prospect to tackle former flyweight kingpin, Demetrious Johnson in a bid to entice the previous champion to snap his retirement from fight sports activities, Pantoja’s name out was instantly knocked again, nonetheless, a former opponent has now supplied him an opportunity to avenge a previous defeat.
Since he (Alexandre Pantoja) is searching for somebody, I believe I’m the most suitable choice,” Deiveson Figueiredo advised Laerta Viana throughout a current interview. “I’m obtainable, man… In my total profession within the UFC, I solely missed weight as soon as… If I’ve to make weight, I’ll go there and fulfil my dedication… And our first battle wasn’t straightforward for him. It was a three-round battle and I definitely gained all three.”
First clashing again in 2019 at UFC 240, Deiveson Figueiredo defeat compatriot, Alexandre Pantoja in a one-sided unanimous choice win on the flyweight restrict in Alberta, Canada.
