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Umar Nurmagomedov Doesn’t See 'Big Threat' in Deiveson Figueiredo

Umar Nurmagomedov said he is not tailoring training for Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of their bantamweight fight at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, stating his camp focuses on overall improvement. Speaking to Red Corner MMA, he added that Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324 needs no opponent-specific plan. He described Figueiredo as experienced but largely reliant on his right hand and right leg, while acknowledging some grappling ability.Nurmagomedov (19-1) earned a title shot against Merab Dvalishvili, then lost by unanimous decision last year before defeating Mario Bautista. Figueiredo (25-5) moved up after a 1–2–1 run in four flyweight title fights with Brandon Moreno, is 4-2 at bantamweight, and is coming off a split-decision win over Montel Jackson.

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