He took some time away from the Octagon and was able to fully prepare for this fight with Figueiredo. And even though he’s taken time to improve, Figueiredo is determined to force da Silva into making the same mistakes he did against Molina.
“He has an offensive game, he gets too exposed and leaves some openings,” Figueiredo said. “That makes it easier for me to counter and land my shots.”
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Getting his first UFC finish this weekend would go a long way in properly announcing Figueiredo’s presence in the landscape at flyweight. The champion has encouraged him that his hard work will pay off if he thrives in the process of training camp and fight week.
“I’m just very happy and excited and I’m loving every minute of being here,” Figueiredo said. “I was looking forward to fighting and having this feeling again. I’m truly happy.”
The fight is the easy part. Figueiredo just needs to be himself.
