Deiveson Figueiredo prepares for UFC 332, eyes flyweight championship return
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:00 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Deiveson Figueiredo faces Payton Talbott at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City on October 3. After nearly three years at bantamweight, Figueiredo aims to drop back to flyweight to challenge Joshua Van for the title. Figueiredo expressed confidence in his ability to finish Van and highlighted his grappling advantages. He has asked the UFC for this fight opportunity, despite currently riding a two-fight losing streak. The matchup comes at a time when contenders like Manel Kape are also vying for a title shot against Van.
- •Figueiredo competes at UFC 332 on October 3 against Payton Talbott.
- •He plans to move back to flyweight for a title shot.
- •Figueiredo is confident in finishing champion Joshua Van.
- •He has lost his last two fights, impacting his momentum.
- •Other contenders like Manel Kape are pursuing title opportunities.
- 5:00 AMYahoo Sports — Deiveson Figueiredo Eyes 125-Pound Return to Become Three-Time UFC Flyweight Champion
"UFC 332 is just around the corner, and Deiveson Figueiredo has a big challenge ahead of him. The former two-time flyweight champion is set to face Payton Talbott on the main card of the Salt Lake City event on October 3. However, despite spending nearly three years at 135 pounds, Figueiredo has his sights set …
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