Deiveson Figueiredo received a hero’s welcome in his return to Brazil after claiming the UFC flyweight title in Abu Dhabi on July 18. But he already has his mind set on his first title defense.
Less than one month after becoming UFC champion with a first-round win over Joseph Benavidez, Figueiredo said in an interview with MMA Fighting that he remains “the same man” since acquiring the belt, but he’s noticed more attention from the media lately. The new champ also has the attention of every other fighter in his division, and he knows he can’t slow down.