Deiveson Figueiredo makes case for UFC bantamweight title shot over Umar Nurmagomedov: “He needs to get checked more”
Deiveson Figueiredo Calls For UFC Bantamweight Title Shot Ahead of Umar Nurmagomedov
Throughout an interview with MMAFighting.com, Deiveson Figueiredo discussed why he does not think it's Umar Nurmagomedov's time to challenge for the UFC bantamweight gold.
"Umar simply got here," Figueiredo stated. "He simply had his very first battle versus a goon and I'm sure he needs to get evaluated more, to eliminate somebody else initially-- possibly [O’Malley]I'm currently checked. I left a department where I was champ and went up and combated strong guys. I had no simple battles, I certainly provide more risk to Merab. I'm prepared to eliminate him.
"People have actually been calling me out considering that I got to this department. Perhaps they believe I'm a simple battle, however I reveal them o...