Taking in final night time’s headliner between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC, former undisputed flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo now has sights firmly set on an end-of-year bantamweight title cost at UFC 310 in December.
Figueiredo, the present quantity 5 ranked bantamweight contender, most not too long ago turned in his third straight win at 135lbs final December earlier this summer time, handing over a one-sided unanimous determination win over title challenger, Marlon Vera — changing into the primary fighter to attain a knockdown on the Ecuadorian within the course of.
Deiveson Figueiredo requires title struggle with Merab Dvalishvili following Noche UFC win
And tuning into final night time’s bantamweight title struggle between O’Malley and Dvalishvili on the Las Vegas Sphere, Brazilian fan-favorite, Deiveson Figueiredo has already staked his declare for a title struggle with the newly-minted latter, suggesting the duo ought to function in December for gold on the ultimate flagship occasion of the annum at UFC 310.
And previous to Deiveson Figueiredo’s feedback on social media tonight, the Brazilian was already sounded out by the brand new titleholder, Dvalishvili — who known as for a struggle with him as an alternative of surging Russian challenger, Umar Nurmagomedov.
“Whoever they [the UFC] need, I’ll struggle subsequent, however I wish to speak to Dana (White),” Merab Dvalishvili informed assembled media following Noche UFC. “I wish to turn out to be his pal — I wish to struggle the highest of the highest, you recognize. I feel (Deiveson) Figueiredo could be my fifth champion, he’s extra harmful, knockout energy, good Jiu-Jitsu, makes folks [go to] sleep.”
“That’s why this struggle excites me, offers me motivation, makes me work onerous,” Merab Dvalishvili defined. “Umar (Nurmagomedov) is okay, however I’m telling you guys, from the top-15, he’s solely received one struggle.”
Earlier than his determination win over Vera, Figueiredo had turned in a rear-naked choke submission win over former undisputed bantamweight gold holder, Cody Garbrandt, and a call victory in opposition to Rob Font.
