Deiveson Figueiredo is one of the most liked fighters in the UFC. His recent move to the bantamweight division has been fruitful for him. Now, he will stand against a former title challenger, Marlon Vera, next weekend. But, Figueiredo is soaking it all in as he is taking the help of UFC lightweight legend and Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.
The former flyweight champion was recently spotted in the gym with Khabib Nurmagomedov. This unexpected pairing occurred at Khabib’s gym in Abu Dhabi. He is there for his cousin, Umar Nurmagomedov’s fight against Cory Sandhagen this weekend.
Deiveson Figueiredo is also gearing up for a crucial bantamweight bout against Marlon Vera this Saturday. The fight is part of the Abu Dhabi UFC on ABC 7 card. Footage of their training session recently surfaced online. In the video, Khabib can be heard offering warm hospitality to Figueiredo’s team.
‘The God of War ’ seems to be taking full advantage. He’s likely hoping some of Khabib’s grappling magic rubs off on him. Belal Muhammad recently showcased that effect when he dominated Leon Edwards at UFC 304. But it is the unpredictable world of MMA, and anything can happen. But with legends like Nurmagomedov involved, it’s bound to be a fight worth watching.
Marlon Vera Speaks About “Unleashing Demons” On Deiveson Figueiredo
Fighters often speak of battling inner demons, but the Ecuadorian Vera is taking it to a whole new level. He’s not just fighting his demons; he’s promising to unleash them on his opponent.
Vera is set to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ABC 7 this weekend in Abu Dhabi. The bout is crucial for both men’s careers in the bantamweight division. But Vera’s pre-fight comments on the MMA Hour have raised the stakes and possibly a few goosebumps.
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“I’m going to focus on Figueiredo. I know that’s a big challenge. I’m taking this just as seriously as I was taking the title fight and all the fights before. I’m going to get in there and f**king let this motherf**ker know we’re on my time, and if I have to dig deep and f**king go to the basement and pull all the demons, we’ll f**king bring them.” said Vera.
This statement from Vera sounds more like an exorcism is going to happen than an MMA fight. His colorful language paints a vivid picture of his mindset going into the fight. It’s clear he’s not taking Deiveson Figueiredo lightly. A win here could propel either man close to title contention. And in the cutthroat world of the UFC, sometimes you need to embrace your inner demons to reach the top.
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