![[WATCH] Deiveson Figueiredo Becomes 1st Person To Tap Out Cody Garbrandt](https://www.bjjee.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Deiveson-Figueiredo-Taps-Out-Cody-Garbrandt-at-UFC-300-1.jpg)
Deiveson Figueiredo just made a significant statement at UFC 300…
By becoming the first fighter to submit former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt!
Despite a slow start in the opening round, the Brazilian fighter showcased his aggression in the second; executing a superb takedown that immediately put Garbrandt on the defensive.
And, although Figueiredo narrowly missed an Arm Triangle Choke, he capitalized on an opportunity to secure a Rear Naked Choke – forcing Garbrandt to tap out at 4:02 in the second round.
Following the fight, Figueiredo was thrilled:
I’m very happy today. I want my belt.
I feel so good at this division.One shot at the belt, please?
I want that $300K bonus, give me that bonus.
DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO FORCES THE TAP ON CODY GARBRANDT TO KICK OFF #UFC300 😤 pic.twitter.com/RLfZPojHIM
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) April 13, 2024
With a 2-0 record in the bantamweight division, Figueiredo’s success shows that he is slowly emerging as a formidable contender in the weight class…
With the title shot idea of his not being as far-fetched as some may claim it to be!
