5 fights that could be next for Deiveson Figueiredo

#4. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Alexandre Pantoja II

Pantoja is ranked No.3 at flyweight

Prior to the UFC booking the trilogy bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno, Alexandre Pantoja was very much in the conversation. While the title has now changed hands, Pantoja is a high-level fighter who could step into a championship bout should some other things fall through in the division.

Pantoja is the No.3 ranked flyweight and is riding a two-fight win streak. He's also proved his ability to go at it with the best as he holds a victory over Moreno and earned Fight of the Night honors in his last bout with Figueiredo.

If the UFC does end up needing a man to step into the title picture at short notice, he appears to be a perfect fit. While it is very unlikely Pantoja's next bout will be for the belt, it will certainly be interesting to see his next move in the division.

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#3. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Kai Kara-France

Kara-France is ranked No.6 at flyweight

Kai Kara-France could end up getting the nod if the UFC decides to mix things up. He is scheduled to face Askar Askarov on March 26 with the winner all but guaranteed a title fight after that.

Kara-France has been on quite the roll recently. He's recorded two straight first-round finishes, including a massive win over Cody Garbrandt last time out. Should he win his next fight against the undefeated Askarov, he will be tough to deny an immediate shot at the title.

However, there are some things that could stand in his way. For one, no one has beaten Askarov thus far, so doing that is no small task. Additionally, the timing of their fight would likely mean a long lay-off for Figureredo. Given the Brazilian tends to be an active champion, this might mean Kara-France won't be next up.