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Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo took place at UFC Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. The bantamweight attraction didn't disappoint, as it was an entertaining clash between two spirited combatants.
'Chito' entered the bout following his unanimous decision loss to reigning bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley and looked to regain momentum at 135 pounds.
'Deus da Guerra', on the other hand, entered the bout after winning back-to-back fights following his move to bantamweight. Figueiredo has inserted himself in the division's title scene by recently defeating Rob Font and former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt.
Check out the faceoff between Marlon Vera and Deiveson Figueiredo after the weigh-ins below:
The fight was a scrappy affair, and both fighters had their moments. Deus da Guerra clearly won the first and third rounds, while Chito's best showing was in the second round. In the final frame, however, the former UFC flyweight champion showcased his power as he dropped Vera with a right hook.
Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo: knockdown highlight below:
The fight went the distance, and Figueiredo earned a unanimous decision win after the judges scored the bout 29-28, 29-28, and 30-27 in his favor. The win extends Figueiredo's streak to three consecutive wins at 135 pounds and could put him in line for an upcoming title shot.
Marlon Vera vs. Deiveson Figueiredo aftermath
Following his impressive unanimous decision win over Marlon 'Chito' Vera at UFC Abu Dhabi, Deiveson Figueiredo called for a title shot.
'Deus da Guerra' asked Dana White and Hunter Campbell to give him the winner of next month's bantamweight title fight between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili. If he does receive the next title shot, Figueiredo could join the list of UFC legends to become a two-division champion.
