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Deiveson Figueiredo interested in flyweight return to fight UFC champion Joshua Van: ‘I go out there and knock him out’

Deiveson Figueiredo is eyeing Joshua Van and potentially a third reign as UFC flyweight champion. It’s been almost four years since Figueiredo last competed at 125 pounds, the division where he twice held UFC gold. This Saturday, he continues his…

By Alexander K. Lee · MMA Fighting

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Deiveson Figueiredo wants to return to the flyweight division to fight UFC champion Joshua Van.
Figueiredo claimed he can easily make 125 pounds and vowed to knock Van out.
The former two-time flyweight champion was scheduled to face Payton Talbott at bantamweight at UFC 332.

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Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo expressed a strong interest in dropping back down to 125 pounds to challenge current flyweight champion Joshua Van. Speaking at media day ahead of UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Figueiredo claimed he could make the weight easily and stated he would knock Van out if given the opportunity by the promotion.

Figueiredo previously held the UFC flyweight title twice before moving up to bantamweight. While eyeing a future matchup against Van, Figueiredo entered UFC 332 aiming to halt a two-fight losing skid in a main-card bout against prospect Payton Talbott.

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Deiveson Figueiredo interested in flyweight return to fight UFC champion Joshua Van: ‘I go out there and knock him out’

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