The audience in Brazil was energised for UFC Rio, and the fighters provided the fireworks that were sought after. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, Deiveson Figueiredo put on a show for fans and won the fight. Additionally, he also became the new title contender. Right after Figueiredo’s win, bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili called him out for a future clash.

The Brazilian faced Montel Jackson in the co-main event of UFC Rio and won by split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28). Even with the split decision, the fans went crazy, and Dvalishvili even congratulated ‘Daico’ for a win. The bantamweight champion wrote on X:

“Congratulations @DDeusdaguerra ! Great performance against a top opponent! I’m waiting for you 👀🦾 #UFCRIo.”

The Georgian fighter recently beat Cory Sandhagen at UFC 32

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