Deiveson Figueiredo believes he can climb to the highest of the mountain like Alex Pereira did at UFC 320.
Only a few years in the past, Figueiredo was the reigning flyweight world champion. At the moment, “Deus da Guerra” is struggling to search out his approach within the bantamweight division. After developing brief in back-to-back fights in opposition to Petr Yan and Corey Sandungen, he’ll return contained in the Octagon at UFC Rio and look to proper the ship with a high-stakes conflict with standout Montel Jackson.
Some imagine Figueiredo’s greatest days are behind him as he approaches 40, however the Brazilian is drawing inspiration from his compatriot. Glover Teixeira, specifically, defied the percentages to win the UFC’s mild heavyweight title lengthy after his fortieth birthday.
“I’m nearly 38 years outdated, and ‘Poitan’ simply grew to become a champion at this age,” Figueiredo instructed MMA Preventing. “It is inspiring. However the instance for me is Glover Teixeira, a man who grew to become a champion at 41, 42 years outdated. That motivates me much more.”
Deiveson Figueiredo goals to finish Jackson’s six-game successful streak in Rio
Figueiredo, who ranks simply outdoors the highest 5 in his division, may very properly rating a giant win and be only one win away from claiming UFC gold. In fact, it will not be straightforward to play in opposition to Jackson, who’s surging.
After racking up six straight wins, together with a surprising 18-second knockout of Damon Blackshear final 12 months, “Fast” has lastly damaged into the highest 15 bantamweight division. A win over Figueiredo on his opponent’s soil may push Jackson deep into the highest 10, making him an on the spot contender within the UFC’s most proficient division.
