Deiveson Figueiredo speaks out on UFC Macau loss to Petr Yan: ‘I all the time come again stronger’

Deiveson Figueiredo Takes UFC Macau Loss to Petr Yan in Stride

Throughout his post-fight interview contained in the Octagon, Deiveson Figueiredo vowed to take his loss to Petr Yan as a studying expertise (by way of MMAJunkie).

“God rattling, what a battle,” Figueiredo mentioned by an interpreter throughout his in-cage interview with Michael Bisping. “You already know guys, tonight was Petr Yan’s evening. However God doesn’t offer you a burden heavier than you’ll be able to carry. Tonight was his evening and we’ll come again stronger. I all the time do that. I all the time come again stronger, however tonight was Petr Yan’s evening.”

Figueiredo additionally hopped on Instagram with a easy two-word message to Yan.

“Most respect,” Figueiredo wrote.

With the defeat, Figueiredo’s three-fight profitable streak has been snapped. That is his first loss since January 2023. That was a flyweight title battle in opposition to Brandon Moreno, which “Figgy” dropped by way of physician’s stoppage.

The loss in opposition to Yan can also be Figueiredo’s first loss within the bantamweight division. He was in a position to string collectively wins over Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and Marlon “Chito” Vera previous to UFC Macau.

Figueiredo’s subsequent transfer clearly isn’t recognized given he’ll want a while to relaxation after a troublesome five-round battle. The excellent news for the previous flyweight champion is that there isn’t a scarcity of stable opponents that might be ready for him at 135 kilos when he’s prepared.

BJPenn.com will hold you posted on what’s subsequent for Deiveson Figueiredo within the coming months.