"There's no special work for this particular opponent. We're trying to improve in all aspects to become the best in the world. I can't see any threat in Figueiredo. Of course, he's a very experienced and skillful fighter. But it's all about his right hand and the right leg. He has some understanding of grappling. He is capable of taking you down. Overall, he's a decent fighter, but I can't see any big threat in him."
"Nurmagomedov (19-1) went unbeaten in his first six UFC outings to earn a title shot against Merab Dvalishvili. Nurmagomedov suffered his lone professional loss against Dvalishvili via a hard-fought unanimous decision last year. Nurmagomedov has since rebounded with a victory over a surging Mario Bautista. Meanwhile, Figueiredo (25-5) moved up to bantamweight after going 1-2-1 in four flyweight title fights against Brandon Moreno. 'Deus da Guerra' 4-2 at bantamweight and coming off a split-decision win over Montel Jackson."
Umar Nurmagomedov will face Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight bout at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. Nurmagomedov prepared without specialized work for Figueiredo and focused on overall improvement across all aspects. Nurmagomedov views Figueiredo as experienced and skillful but primarily reliant on his right hand and right leg, with some grappling and takedown ability, and not a major threat. Nurmagomedov holds a 19-1 record, suffered his only loss to Merab Dvalishvili, and rebounded with a win over Mario Bautista. Figueiredo is 25-5, moved up from flyweight, is 4-2 at bantamweight, and is coming off a split-decision win over Montel Jackson.
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