Another big bantamweight fight will take place in UFC fight night in Abu Dhabi This summer.
With Cory Sandhagen vs. Umar Nurmagomedov set to headline the Aug. 3 card at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, another crucial 135-pound contest is underway with Deiveson Figueiredo ready to conflict with Marlon Vera.
MMA Junkie verified the Figueiredo (23-3-1 MMA, 12-3-1 UFC) vs. Vera (21-9-1 MMA, 15-8 UFC) yellow card with two people who are aware of the situation following a report initial of Ag. Fight. The people requested anonymity because the UFC has not yet made any official announcement.
Figueiredo, a former multi-time UFC flyweight champion, will look to remain undefeated since moving up to bantamweight in 2023. He is already 2-0 in the division with wins over Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt, giving him a No. 14 ranking. at the latest rankings from USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie.
The Brazilian will try to elevate himself even further when he faces Vera, ranked number 10, who will try to recover from a lopsided title fight defeat to Sean O’Malley at UFC 299 in March. “Chito” was dominated over five rounds in his first championship opportunity, but stated on social media that the “2.0” version of yourself is coming to make things right.
The latest UFC Fight Night schedule in Abu Dhabi now includes:
