LAS VEGAS – Ask and you shall receive. Tim Elliott called out UFC flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo and will get his wish next month at UFC on ESPN+ 19. And Elliott admits he’s surprised, considering that Figueiredo could very well have been one fight away from a crack at the title. “I actually asked for that fight, which is strange because I’ve never gotten a fight that I’ve asked for,” Elliott told MMA Junkie.
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Off Guard: Why Tim Elliott believes Deiveson Figueiredo is perfect fight for his return – MMA Junkie