Former undisputed flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo has provided 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 combat 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 determination wins over Rob Font and former title challenger, Marlon Vera — in between a submission victory in opposition to 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 gives 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, nevertheless, a former opponent has now provided him an opportunity to avenge a previous defeat.
Since he (Alexandre Pantoja) is on the lookout for somebody, I feel I’m the most suitable choice,” Deiveson Figueiredo instructed Laerta Viana throughout a current interview. “I’m available, man… In my entire career in the UFC, I only missed weight once… If I have to make weight, I’ll go there and fulfil my commitment… And our first fight wasn’t easy for him. It was a three-round fight and I certainly won all three.”
🚨 Deiveson Figueiredo says he is keen to return all the way down to flyweight and combat Alexandre Pantoja for the belt 👀
“Since [Pantoja] is looking for someone, I think I’m the best option. I’m available man…
In my entire career in the UFC, I only missed weight once… If I have… pic.twitter.com/SUJW8gJH2l
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) December 11, 2024
First clashing again in 2019 at UFC 240, Deiveson Figueiredo defeat compatriot, Alexandre Pantoja in a one-sided unanimous determination win on the flyweight restrict in Alberta, Canada.
