Overview
- Most recently, Figueiredo told reporters he is asking the UFC to let him drop back to 125 pounds for a title fight with Joshua Van.
- He said he can make the flyweight limit 'very easily' and vowed he would knock Van out if given the shot.
- Figueiredo remains scheduled to fight Payton Talbott on the main card of UFC 332 in Salt Lake City as he tries to end a two-fight skid.
- Van just defended the flyweight belt with a decision over Alexandre Pantoja and has other contenders, such as Manel Kape, lined up behind him.
- If the UFC grants the request, the bout would fast-track a veteran rematch, alter Van’s expected opponents, and give Figueiredo a late-career chance at a third flyweight title.