Morning Report: Deiveson Figueiredo says ‘I’d finish’ Sean O’Malley in UFC bantamweight title fight

Deiveson Figueiredo leveled up at UFC Austin this previous Saturday.

The 35-year-old Brazilian finisher reached the top of the game within the flyweight division, holding the UFC title on two events and competing within the first-ever tetralogy in promotional historical past. Nonetheless, after dropping the 125-pound crown to his rival Brandon Moreno in January, Figueiredo determined the brutal weight cuts had been sufficient and it was time to take his expertise to 135 kilos.

Tasked with the perennial prime 10 contender Rob Font as his welcoming occasion, Figueiredo handed his take a look at with flying colours, pitching a 30-27 shutout throughout the board en path to a unanimous choice victory. Figueiredo initially focused a conflict with bantamweight’s all-time best fighter Dominick Cruz for his authentic opponent and nonetheless has curiosity within the pairing. In the end, extra gold is on the thoughts of “Deus Da Guerra” earlier than he calls it a profession.

“Being a former champion, in the event that they had been to place me in there to battle for the title, I’m tremendous ready for that,” Figueiredo stated in his UFC Austin post-fight scrum (h/t MMA Junkie). “I’m a former champion within the division beneath, the place there are unbelievable fighters. I confirmed that I deserve that. Rob is among the finest within the division, and I wish to take a look at myself. If they offer me the title [shot], I’ll settle for.”

Figueiredo will want not less than yet another victory earlier than testing himself towards the present champion Sean O’Malley. “Sugar” is about to defend the title in a rematch along with his previous rival Marlon “Chito” Vera at UFC 299 in March, leaving Figueiredo and the remainder of the division’s premier contenders ample time to stake their claims.

One of many largest questions forward of Figueiredo’s bantamweight debut was how he’d deal with the scale distinction. Attain and length-wise, Figueiredo was at a slight drawback towards Font, and will probably be towards most, nevertheless it was no actual subject as proven. In a matchup with O’Malley down the road, the previous flyweight titlist expects to place away his fellow knockout artist.

“Sean O’Malley has wonderful hanging, however I belief a lot in my group and our technique,” Figueiredo stated. “In the present day, I’m coaching with Henry Cejudo, probably the greatest within the division, and an clever man on the subject of technique. I’m a man that’s obtained plenty of jiu-jitsu. I’m really a grappler, however I by no means preferred utilizing it. I’m a man that might use plenty of hanging within the octagon as a result of I wish to brawl. Definitely, I’d make an important battle towards Sean O’Malley. If I had been to battle him and get to the bottom, I’d end him.”

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Matt Serra’s Street to Restoration.

Free fights.

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Burns and BJJ.

Fancy arm drag to Mir lock.

Paddy and the belts.

Brett Johns at Shore MMA.

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Juan’s coaching secrets and techniques.

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Assortment.

Throwback.

Sambo.

Robust.

Slams.

That is a primary.

They need to battle.

On tour.

Homecoming.

Victory.

Response.

Spectacular.

Prime time.

Sheesh.

Busted.

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Steve Garcia Jr. (14-5) vs. Melquizael Costa (20-6); UFC Vegas 83, Dec. 9

Daniel Marcos (15-0) vs. Carlos Vera (11-3); UFC Vegas 83, Dec. 9

Tom Nolan (6-0) vs. Nikolas Motta (13-5); UFC Vegas 84, Jan. 13

Jeremiah Wells (12-3-1) vs. Max Griffin (19-10); UFC Vegas 86, Feb. 10

Hyder Amil (8-0) vs. Shayilan Nuerdanbieke (39-11); UFC Vegas 86, Feb. 10

Andrea Lee (13-8) vs. Miranda Maverick (12-5); UFC 298, Feb. 17

Anthony Hernandez (11-2) vs. Ikram Aliskerov (15-1); UFC 298, Feb. 17

Brandon Moreno (21-7-2) vs. Amir Albazi (17-1); UFC Mexico Metropolis, Feb. 24

Eryk Anders (15-8) vs. Jamie Pickett (13-10); UFC Saudi Arabia, March 2

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Bantamweight is so stupidly good. I can not look ahead to all of the potential Figueiredo matchups that await us. O’Malley clearly received’t be subsequent, however I’d like to see it sooner reasonably than later.

Thanks for studying!

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Final Week’s Outcomes:

Friday: 53% of 355 complete votes answered “Sure” when requested, “Is Max Holloway the best option for Aljamain Sterling’s debut at featherweight in the UFC?“

Thursday: 42% of 380 complete votes answered “Beneil Dariush and Bobby Inexperienced” when requested, “Who wins this weekend?” Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dariush by way of first-round knockout (punches) at 1:04 within the UFC Austin most important occasion. Jalin Turner defeated Inexperienced by way of first-round knockout (punches) at 2:49 within the UFC Austin co-main occasion.

Wednesday: 62% of 412 complete votes answered “Kayla Harrison” when requested, “Which fight do you prefer for Cris Cyborg next?“

Tuesday: 67% of 382 complete votes answered “Sure” when requested, “Is Beneil Dariush vs. Dustin Poirier the next move for Dariush if he wins at UFC Austin?“

Monday: 48% of 412 complete votes answered “Stipe Miocic” when requested, “Who should Tom Aspinall fight next?“

In the present day’s exit ballot:

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