Deiveson Figueiredo: UFC Flyweight champion ‘God of war’ has appointed former UFC fighter Urijah Faber as his new manager. The Brazilian fighter who was previously managed by Wallid Ismail, wasn’t happy with how much he was getting paid and decided to switch things around. Follow UFC Live Updates and UFC news with InsideSport.IN
Deiveson Figueiredo has explained his decision of changing managers. He suggested that his earnings would never go over $200,000 while other champions would get nearly $600,000.
The Brazilian also revealed that his last bout against Brandon Moreno saw him make just $200,000. He said (via: Trocacao Franca):
“I’ve changed managers, guys fighting for the belt get paid around $500,000 and defending (champions) would get around $600,000 and my numbers would never go over $200,000. This last fight, I got paid ($100,000 to show and $100,000 to win) or ($100,000 to show and $50,000 to win), I don’t know, totally embarrassing”
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Totally Embarrassing” UFC Flyweight champion explains his decision of changing managers
It’s safe to say that Deiveson Figueiredo wasn’t happy with how his manager was handling the negotiations with the UFC.
However, the Brazilian has made it known that he doesn’t hold any grudges towards him and is rather thankful for everything his previous manager did for him. Figueiredo said:
“I thank (Wallid Ismail) for everything He’s done for me. I haven’t done anything unfair with him, I’m sure of that and I hope he never says otherwise.”
The UFC flyweight champ is looking to upgrade his “totally embarrassing” purses 💰
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By joining hands with Urijah Faber, Deiveson Figueiredo will certainly hope to receive better pay checks in the future.
It is also worth noting that the UFC has also been criticized for underpaying it’s fighter numerous times.
While changing managers will definitely help the Brazilian to negotiate in a better way, it all depends on the UFC.
As mentioned earlier, Deiveson Figueiredo last fought inside the octagon against Brandon Moreno and interestingly the two could end up meeting again for a fourth fight.
Moreno is currently set to face Kai Kara-France at UFC 276 for the interim flyweight championship with the winner set to face the Brazilian for the undisputed gold in the future.
Deiveson Figueiredo: “Totally Embarrassing” UFC Flyweight champion explains his decision of changing managers
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