Deiveson Figueiredo believes he deserves the next shot at UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili. Having maintained an undefeated record in the 135-pound division with victories over notable fighters such as Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and Marlon Vera, Figueiredo attended UFC 306 to witness Dvalishvili’s win over Sean O’Malley and was acknowledged by the champion during the post-fight press conference.
Dvalishvili expressed that Figueiredo is more deserving of the title shot than the top contender Umar Nurmagomedov, emphasizing Figueiredo’s achievements and experience inside the octagon. Figueiredo, echoing the champion’s sentiments, believes Nurmagomedov has yet to prove himself against the elite competitors in the division.
Figueiredo is open to challenging Dvalishvili at UFC 310 on Dec. 7 and is honing his grappling skills in preparation for the bout. He is confident that his enhanced grappling prowess will play a pivotal role in handling Dvalishvili’s fighting tactics.
On the whole, Figueiredo exudes confidence in his skills and is eager to vie for the bantamweight title against Dvalishvili.
