Deiveson Figueiredo believes he can climb to the top of the mountain, just as Alex Pereira did at UFC 320.
Just a few short years ago, Figueiredo was the reigning flyweight world champion. Today, ‘Deus da Guerra’ is struggling to find his way in the bantamweight division. After coming up short in back-to-back bouts against Petr Yan and Cory Sandhangen, he’ll look to right the ship when he steps back inside the Octagon at UFC Rio for a high-stakes clash with streaking standout Montel Jackson.
Closing in on 40 years old, some would suggest that Figueiredo’s best days are behind him, but the Brazilian is finding inspiration in his fellow countrymen.