UFC lightweight reacts to Deiveson Figueiredo’s blindfolded jiu-jitsu fight

UFC lightweight contender Terrance McKinney took to Twitter to share a photograph of former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo participating in the "Efficiency Challenge" at Arnold South America 2023, a Parajiu-Jitsu event.

The event featured Figueiredo facing off against Dione Silva, a purple belt from Santa Catarina who lost his sight in 2014. He discovered Jiu-Jitsu as a way to cope with his situation and inspire others.

McKinney, known for his active presence on social media, shared an image of 'Deus da Guerra' and humorously wrote:

"Figgy doin tournaments on impossible mode."

Check out McKinney's Tweet here:

Fans were quick to react, praising Figueiredo's skills and bravery.

One fan's tweet read:

The"😭 mf is a top tier sushi chef and also out here doing tournaments blind folded 😭😭 mf is an expert on every kind of roll known to man."

Check out the tweet below:

Another fan likened Figueiredo's challenge to earning a "Platinum Trophy" in gaming:

"He’s literally just tryna get the Platinum Trophy"

Meanwhile, another referred to him as a "legend" for competing blindfolded:

"He’s going it blindfolded??? Legend"

The "Efficiency Challenge" at Arnold South America 2023 showcased the growing popularity of Parajiu-Jitsu. The art is a form of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu that caters to athletes with disabilities and highlights the inspirational stories of individuals like Dione Silva, who have overcome challenges and found success in the sport.

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Deiveson Figueiredo wants to fight former champion as he plans on a potential move to bantamweight

Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is eyeing a new challenge in the bantamweight division, and he's set his sights on a high-profile opponent, Dominick Cruz.

"Deus Da Guerra' recently discussed his interest in a potential matchup with Cruz during an episode of the Trocacao Franca podcast:

“I’ve talked to my manager after the fight and we came to the conclusion that Dominick Cruz would be a great fight. It would be a great first fight at 135. He’s a former champion, I’m a former champion, so it would be a guy with a name and high level to welcome me at 135. That would be great.”

After losing his last fight in January against Brandon Moreno, ending their four-fight series, the Brazilian is looking to make a fresh start in the bantamweight division. He believes a fight against Dominick Cruz, who is also a former champion and is known for his striking and grappling skills, would be a great way to make his debut at 135 pounds.

Check out Deiveson Figueiredo's interview here.

As Deiveson Figueiredo looks to make his mark in the new weight class, a fight against Cruz would certainly generate buzz among MMA fans. Both fighters are known for their aggressive styles and have a history of exciting performances inside the Octagon. If the matchup comes to fruition, it will undoubtedly be a highly anticipated fight in the bantamweight division.