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“You Don’t Have to Break the Line”- Deiveson Figueiredo Lashes at Cody Garbrandt

Published 08/31/2020, 9:20 AM EDT

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Deiveson Figueiredo is unhappy with Cody Garbrandt for breaking the line and receiving a title shot on his flyweight debut at UFC 255.

That said, ‘Deus da Guerra’ is willing to knock him out. While Cody Garbrandt has been a top-rated knockout artist and a former bantamweight champion, Figueiredo doesn’t consider him to be a legitimate threat.

Instead, he vows to punish the American badly when the cage closes.

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Deiveson Figueiredo opens up on his flyweight matchup against Cody Garbrandt

After claiming the flyweight title against Joseph Benavidez on July 16,  Figueiredo revived the falling UFC flyweight division.

He was also touted to defend his belt against several names, but Garbrandt emerged out as the final contender. Now, Figueiredo has whole-heartedly accepted the offer. However, he is about his opponent seemingly cutting through the ranks.

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When speaking with AGfight, the Brazilian said, I didn’t think it was right for him to get in the line, but the UFC is in charge. We work for them and we have to accept who they want us to fight to put on a show for the fans.

“There was a negotiation and my manager, Wallid Ismail, talked to the UFC to have a better exchange to fight him (Garbrandt) and we got an adequate amount. Now I’m training hard and I’m going to show that at 57 kg you don’t have to break the line to get to the belt owner.”

‘Deus da Guerra’ will explore Garbrandt’s chin and head

Garbrandt and Figueiredo have never shared a bad-blood rivalry. Yet, things might change before their title matchup at UFC 255.

While Garbrandt’s back-to-back KO losses against Dillashaw and Munhoz exposed his flaws, Figueiredo will utilize it well.

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“(I will explore) Both the chin and the head, which are fragile. I’ve seen it taking a lot of coup and getting dizzy. These are two weak points to explore.

“If he falls in, you can be sure it will be a bonus of the night. Let’s do an insane fight. I don’t step back and feel more complete,” said the flyweight titleholder.

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UFC 255 will take place on November 21, and it will be a pure showdown for flyweight gladiators

Valentina Shevchenko will defend her belt against Jeniffer Maia in the co-main event. Meanwhile, Deiveson Figueiredo and Cody Garbrandt will headline the PPV.

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A senior boxing writer at EssentiallySports, Raj Sarkar is a mass media graduate who is currently pursuing his master’s degree in broadcast journalism. In addition to his current role, he has worked with the MMA team at EssentiallySports and has interviewed prominent fighters such as Ritu Phogat and 'The Red King' Rory MacDonald. He combined his bachelor's degree with his adoration for combat sports and has a combined 2000 plus bylines in MMA and boxing over the last two years.
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