UFC Austin results: Deiveson Figueiredo dominates Rob Font for unanimous decision win in bantamweight debut

Deiveson Figueiredo dominates Rob Font in his bantamweight debut at UFC Austin, showcasing impressive striking and earning a unanimous decision victory.

Deiveson Figueiredo made a successful debut at bantamweight, putting on an impressive performance to defeat Rob Font at UFC Austin. The former flyweight champion displayed his health, strength, and readiness to go hard for all three rounds, showcasing great boxing and delivering a devastating body shot that hurt Font in the final round. Figueiredo secured the victory by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight 30-27 in his favor.

Despite his victory, Figueiredo expressed some disappointment, feeling that he didn't put on the show he had hoped for. However, he emphasized his excitement about representing at 135 pounds and dedicated his performance to the fans.

The fight saw Font displaying crisp striking in the early exchanges, while Figueiredo showed patience and fired back with great counterstrikes. As the fight progressed, Figueiredo found his range and unleashed a barrage of strikes, including a body shot that had Font on wobbly legs. Figueiredo eventually took the fight to the ground, where he dominated with relentless aggression, securing the victory in his first official fight at 135 pounds in the UFC.

Figueiredo's move to bantamweight adds a new dynamic to the division, making him an interesting matchup for any of the top 10 contenders in the world. His impressive performance against Font solidifies his position as a formidable force in the bantamweight division.

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