Deiveson Figueiredo Defends UFC 332 Lineup Against Backlash
Former UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo pushed back against online criticism surrounding the depth of UFC 332 ahead of his co-main event against Payton Talbott.
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The UFC is set to head to the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Oct. 3 for UFC 332, but the event's depth and lineup have drawn significant criticism from fans and analysts alike. The numbered card is headlined by a vacant women's flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong, a matchup scheduled after champion Valentina Shevchenko was sidelined due to an injury. The main card also features King Green.
Addressing the public pushback, former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo told MMA Fighting that the constant negativity has been "a little annoying." Figueiredo, who is slated to face rising prospect Payton Talbott in the co-main event, defended the fighters on the card and expressed gratitude that the promotion continues to place him in marquee spots. He acknowledged that he did not originally anticipate co-headlining the event, but was moved up after several complications affected the lineup.
Figueiredo enters the contest eager to turn the tide after a difficult 1-4 run in his recent outings. While respecting Talbott's striking prowess, Figueiredo stated he is confident his own skill level and aggression will create opportunities for a knockout. In addition to his own bout, the former champion shared his support for fellow Brazilian Silva as she competes for the title in the night's main event.
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