Former two-time UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo competes in the bantamweight division and is ranked as the No.5 contender in the weight class. Starting his professional MMA career in 2012, Deiveson Figueiredo competed in numerous promotions and went up against some of the most well-known mixed martial artists like Joseph Benavidez, Brandon Moreno, Marlon Vera, Cody Garbrandt, Rob Font, and Alex Perez.
After losing his UFC flyweight title to Brandon Moreno in early 2023, Deiveson Figueiredo made his bantamweight debut at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan in December 2023. For this, he faced Rob Font and had a unanimous decision over Font. Moreover, the Brazilian fighter is now gearing up for his next outing against the former UFC bantamweight champion, Petr Yan at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo on November 23, 2024, at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, SAR, China.
Deiveson Figueiredo's record
With over a decade of expertise in mixed martial arts, Deiveson Figueiredo maintains a record of 24 wins, three losses, and one draw in the sport. He holds nine wins via knockout, nine wins via submission, six via decision, and 11 first-round finishes.
| 28 matches | 24 wins | 3 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| By submission | 9 | 1 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
Deiveson Figueiredo's next fight breakdown
As mentioned before, the former UFC flyweight champion will return inside the octagon for another banger of an event in China. For this, the Brazilian fighter will be tested against the former divisional champion Petr Yan.
| Stats | Deiveson Figueiredo | Petr Yan |
| MMA Record | 24-3- (1 Draw) | 17-5 |
| UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | 5 | 3 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Nationality | Brazilian | Russian |
| Height | 5 ft 5 inches | 5 ft 7 inches |
| Weight | 135 lb. | 135 lb. |
| Age | 36 | 31 |
| Reach | 68 inches | 67 inches |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 53% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% | 51% |
| Takedown Defense | 58% | 85% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 3 | 1 |
| MMA Debut | 2012 | 2014 |
*Last updated on November 21, 2024.
FAQs
A. With more than a decade of expertise in mixed martial arts, Deiveson Figueiredo maintains a record of 24 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw in the sport. He holds 9 wins via knockout, 9 wins via submission, 6 via decision, and also 11 first-round finishes decorating his fight resume.
A. The Brazilian fighter is now gearing up for his next outing against the former UFC bantamweight champion, Petr Yan at UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo on November 23, 2024, at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, SAR, China.
A. For his last fight, Deiveson Figueiredo had a unanimous decision win over Marlon Vera.
A. Deiveson Figueiredo is 36 years old.
