Deiveson Figueiredo has expressed his interest in fighting Dominick Cruz in his next bout. Read more about Figueiredo’s plans and his hopes for a matchup at UFC 303.
| Deiveson Figueiredo expressed his desire to fight Dominick Cruz
| Figueiredo made his bantamweight debut against Rob Font
| He defeated Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300
| Figueiredo hopes to face Cruz at UFC 303
| He believes a victory over Cruz could lead to a title shot
| Figueiredo is training at the UFC PI in Las Vegas
| The fight can only happen if Cruz signs the contract
Deiveson Figueiredo, the former UFC flyweight champion, has set his sights on a clash with Dominick Cruz in his next bout. After a successful bantamweight debut against Rob Font, Figueiredo defeated Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300. Now, he hopes to face Cruz at UFC 303 and believes that a victory over him could propel him towards a title shot. Figueiredo is currently training at the UFC PI in Las Vegas and is eagerly awaiting Cruz’s response to the fight.
Deiveson Figueiredo Eyes Clash with Dominick Cruz
Deiveson Figueiredo, the former UFC flyweight champion, recently made his bantamweight debut against Rob Font in December 2023. After securing a unanimous decision victory over Font, Figueiredo faced off against former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300 in April 2024. Figueiredo showcased his striking and submission skills, finishing Garbrandt with a second-round submission.
In a recent interview with Canal Encarada, Figueiredo expressed his desire to fight Dominick Cruz in his next bout. He hopes to face Cruz at UFC 303, which is scheduled for June 29, 2024. Figueiredo acknowledged Cruz’s status as a prominent figure in the UFC, both as a fighter and as an analyst/commentator.
While the UFC has yet to announce the official matchups for Figueiredo and Cruz, Figueiredo is determined to be prepared for a potential clash with ‘The Dominator’ at UFC 303. He has been training at the UFC PI in Las Vegas and believes that a victory over Cruz could propel him towards a bantamweight title shot.
Figueiredo expressed his excitement at the prospect of fighting on the same card as Conor McGregor’s comeback match in June. However, he emphasized that the fight can only happen if Cruz signs the contract.
Stay tuned for further updates on Deiveson Figueiredo’s next opponent and the potential matchup with Dominick Cruz.