Who won the UFC fight last night: Brandon Moreno pushes Deiveson Figueiredo to the brink in a five-round war! [5] His father was a buffalo herder who practiced luta marajoara, a local folk wrestling style. Following a stint at Team Alpha Male, Deiveson returned to his native Brazil and founded Team Figueiredo gym in Belém. Deiveson Figueiredo: 20–1–1 Flyweight: Flyweight Champion: Brandon Moreno (UFC 263 - June 12, 2021) 11 Justin Gaethje: 22–3 Lightweight #2 in lightweight rankings: 12 Petr Yan: 15–2 Bantamweight #1 in bantamweight rankings: 13 Robert Whittaker: 22–5 Welterweight (2009–2014) Middleweight (2014–present) #1 in middleweight rankings [19], On February 3, 2018 Figueiredo faced Joseph Morales at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. In his next six fights, Figueiredo fought in the Pará and Maranhão MMA circuits, mostly against debuting fighters, with David Silva and Joel Silva being the notable exceptions. The Ten Fighters That Made The Most Out Of 2020. Fight week rolls on in Las Vegas as the fighters mentally prepare for Saturday's big event. He won the fight by a first round submission. [34][35] He won the fight via TKO in round two. Deiveson Figueiredo believes that if he can defeat Brandon Moreno at UFC 256, he will go down as the Fighter of the Year. On Friday, UFC president Dana White confirmed with ESPN that both male flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and female flyweight titleholder Valentina Shevchenko will be defending their titles at UFC 255 on Nov. 21. [28], Figueiredo faced Alexandre Pantoja on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240. [34] At the weigh-in, Figueiredo weighed in at 127.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the title fight limit. Deiveson Figueiredo believes that if he can defeat Brandon Moreno at UFC 256, he will go down as the Fighter of the Year. Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?No. Anders. Brazil's "God Of War" Took Over The Flyweight Division In 2020. Deiveson Figueiredo gets his UFC PPV points, targets May return. He is currently the UFC Flyweight Champion. Betting odds for UFC 256: Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno. [40] Figueiredo won the fight via a technical submission in the first round. UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez odds. Last night, at UFC 255, Deiveson Figueiredo made the first defense of his flyweight title, submitting No. He was a bricklayer, a sushi chef, and a hairstylist before becoming a martial artist. Reigning 125 … [22] He won the fight via technical knockout 3:08 into the second round. Do you have any heroes? Deiveson Figueiredo’s year didn’t start the way he had hoped. JULY 19: (L-R) Deiveson Figueiredo secures a rear choke submission against Joseph Benavidez in their UFC flyweight championship bout inside Flash … Name: Deiveson Figueiredo Nationality: Brazilian Born: Dec. 18, 1987 Height: 5-5 The Brazilian had to go through great difficulties to make it to the promotion. The current reigning Flyweight champion is defending his title for the first time against Alex Perez. Do you have any heroes?God, my eternal hero. Fighting has always been my passion. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition?Champion of Fight Marajoara and Native Fight of the Marajoaras. As a result, Figueiredo forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Benavidez and wasn't eligible to win the UFC Flyweight championship. [25][26], Figueiredo faced Jussier Formiga on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 148. Deiveson Figueiredo is perhaps one of the most inspiring men in the UFC. The best 8 bouts to earn "Fight of the Night" in 2020. He defeated de Miranda by submission mid-way through the first round. UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Date: December 12, 2020 UFC flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo almost didn’t make it to his second title defense at UFC 256. The Brazilian slugger has 17 stoppages in 20 pro wins, dispelling the notion that flyweights don't finish fights. [9] He purchased a pet water buffalo bull using some of his early MMA purses, which he has named Ferdinand. See which fighters made the most out of their opportunity on UFC 256. He is the fighter the male flyweight division has been waiting for, and he is the next Brazilian star the UFC has been craving. As of March 23, 2021 he is #9 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Behind-the-scenes access & Fan only fights every month. 275.8k Followers, 3,439 Following, 966 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Deiveson Figueiredo (@daico_deusdaguerra) Murphy: Deiveson Figueiredo retaining his belt with a majority draw against Brandon Moreno proved an instant fight of the year finalist. Champion of Fight Marajoara and Native Fight of the Marajoaras. When and why did you start training for fighting?I’ve been fighting since I was nine years old. TRAINING: Every day - physical preparation, MMA and Muay Thai. [17][18] He won the fight via split decision. What ranks and titles have you held?UFC flyweight champion. It is the first dream being fulfilled. [12], Figueiredo was scheduled to fight Antônio de Miranda during Jungle Fight 87, following a seventeen month break from the sport. With the UFC returning to UFC Fight Island it's only right that we look back at some of the best finishes to happen on the island so far. Shop for him latest apparel from the official UFC store. He currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). [47] After five rounds of back-and-forth fighting, the fight was declared a majority draw. Here are the full results for UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno which took place on December 12, 2020 at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. Pantoja (23-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) defeated the former Rizin FF champion and bounced back from his defeat to Askar Askarov in July 2020. [49], A rematch with Moreno is expected to take place on June 12, 2021 at UFC 263.[50]. [13] He fought again four months later, during Jungle Fight 90, against the undefeated Denis Oliveira. I’ve been fighting since I was nine years old. Copyright © 2001-2021 UFC All Rights Reserved, The Best Finishes On UFC Fight Island...So Far, Champion Check-In: Deiveson Figueiredo's Epic 2020. By: John Morgan. Deiveson Figueiredo is set to make the quickest turnaround by a UFC champion when he defends the men's flyweight title in the UFC 256 main event on Saturday. Figueiredo won the fight by a second round TKO. Figueiredo, 32, has won five straight fights and is 9-1 in the UFC. The UFC flyweight contender is hoping to land a rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo following Pantoja’s decision win over Manel Kape at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 184 . According to BetMGM, Figueiredo is listed as a -223 favorite, meaning that you would need to bet $223 to win $100. He currently competes in the Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). As of March 29, 2021 he is #10 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. [31], Figueiredo faced Tim Elliott on October 12, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 19. Deiveson Figueiredo Alex … [43] However, it was reported on October 2, 2020 that Garbrandt had torn his bicep and was forced to pull out of the contest. Figueiredo worked as a bricklayer, hairdresser, and sushi chef before competing in MMA professionally. God, my eternal hero. Figueiredo had a point taken from him by referee Jason Herzog in the 3rd round for a low blow: the foul proved crucial as it turned two 48-47 scorecards in his favor into even 47-47 decisions, with the third judge seeing the fight 48-46 for the champion. The grudge match will have to wait, as Jeremey Stephens vs. Drakkar Klose was called off just before the start of UFC on ESPN 22. [5] Around the age of nine, he followed his father's footsteps and began wrestling. [38] On July 11, 2020, Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19. [20] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [39] Figueiredo passed multiple COVID-19 tests, clearing him to fight in the main event. Deiveson Figueiredo talks about his majority draw at UFC 256. After engaging in an instant classic last year, Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno will run it back in a UFC flyweight title rematch. [30] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Paired with Joseph Benavidez in a battle for the vacant flyweight title on February 29 in … [37] Figueiredo stated he would like to give Joseph Benavidez his rematch because Benavidez gave him the opportunity to fight when he missed weight ahead of their fight. For Deiveson Figueiredo, it took less than two minutes to score his first flyweight title defense as he submitted Alex Perez with a guillotine choke in the main event of UFC … 20-1-0 (W-L-D). [42], As the first fight of his new six-fight contract with the UFC, Figueiredo was scheduled to make his first title defense against former UFC Bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt on November 21, 2020 at UFC 255. Benavidez is the underdog at +180, meaning a $100 bet would net you $180. [36] Coming into the fight with Benavidez, Figueiredo had to cut 11 kilograms (24 lb). [1], In late 2014, Deiveson signed with Jungle Fight, and was scheduled to make his first appearance with the organization at Jungle Fight 75 against Rayner Silva. [24] However the promotion clarified plans indicating that the pairing was off and that Figueiredo would be rescheduled for a separate event. Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? He moved to Belem to attend high school and started training in capoeira. The final PPV card of 2020 is set to go down this Saturday as all 20 fighters made weight Friday morning for UFC … https://www.ufc.com/video/deiveson-figueiredo-god-of-war Copied. Figueiredo, who defeated Alex Perez at UFC 255 on Nov. 21, will face top contender Brandon Moreno. [5][8] He was a cowboy, working with his father at an animal farm until he was thirteen years old. Fighter Fighting Style Height Weight; Deiveson Figueiredo: Wrestling: 5' 5" 125 lbs: Brandon Moreno: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: 5' 7" 125 lbs I fight for a better life and to give a quality education to my son. The main event of UFC 255 began at 1:04 a.m. Eastern on Sunday. What was your job before you started fighting? What was your job before you started fighting?Hair stylist. [5] Deiveson has a younger sister and a brother – Francisco – who also is a professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. After battling Brandon Moreno to a draw in … Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. That happening three … [11] He was scheduled to fight Henrique Souza during Revelation FC 4, but the fight was likewise later cancelled. Deiveson Figueiredo vs Alex Perez Pick – UFC 255: The finale of UFC 255 is an absolute banger of a fight. [29] He won the fight via unanimous decision. In the co-main event, Tony Ferguson will take on Charles Oliveira. Nov. 21 will be a huge night for the UFC's flyweight division. Hair stylist. Good thing for those who stayed up that Deiveson Figueiredo had our backs. According to his manager, the bout was not yet officially removed and Figueiredo was administered a second COVID-19 test on July 12, 2020 where the result would be back on July 13, 2020 to determined if Figueiredo was free to fight. On the eve of the UFC's return to FIGHT ISLAND, we look back at some of the already-classic finishes. [45], After a successful defence of his title at UFC 255, Figueiredo faced Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. [37], Figueiredo rematched with Joseph Benavidez for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020. [27] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus resulting in Figueiredo's first professional loss. [48] Both men won the Fight of the Night award. [32] He won the fight via submission in the first round. [10], He was then scheduled to fight Jefte Brilhante during Revelation FC 3, but the bout was later cancelled. Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) will take on Benavidez (28-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) for the vacant 125-pound strap at UFC on ESPN+ 30, which takes place … • [41] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [44] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one. 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Deiveson Figueiredo has it all. UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno Dec. 12, 2020 M-DEC 5 5:00 win. Copy to Clipboard Henry Cejudoonce said he would be more inclined to come out of retirement and fight Deiveson Figueiredoif the UFC flyweight champion spoke … [21], Figueiredo faced John Moraga on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135. Deiveson Figueiredo knocked down Joseph Benavidez three times and then choked him out in the first round of their rematch in Abu Dhabi to claim the vacant UFC … [46] This was the UFC's fastest championship turnaround, at 21 days. [5] He started training MMA after he met Iuri Marajo at the age of sixteen. [16], His next fight came on October 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida against Jarred Brooks. He defeated Oliveira by a first round knockout. Flyweight Champion Francisco Figueiredo, the brother of Deiveson Figueiredo, will make his UFC debut on January 20 at UFC FIGHT ISLAND 8: ‘CHIESA VS MAGNY’ … Jiu-jitsu northeast champion. Jiu-jitsu northeast champion. Get unlimited access to the world’s largest fight library, international fights, prelim bouts, and exclusive video. I fight for a better life and to give a quality education to my son. What ranks and titles have you held? Figueiredo (19-1), who knocked out Benavidez in February but was unable to claim the vacant 125-pound title due to missing weight, delivered a … Figueiredo (12-3-1, 1 NC), the brother of UFC flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo, was successful in his UFC debut when he defeated Jerome Rivera via unanimous decision in … [9], Figueiredo made his professional debut in February 2012 against a fellow debutante Aluisio Ferreira. He reportedly suffered from kidney and stomach pains when his team decided to stop cutting weight. Belt holder in category 57kg - Marajó Fight Event in Salvaterra-Marajó. [23], Figueiredo was expected to face Joseph Benavidez on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 143. Figueiredo previously held multiple jobs. 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The best and worst from UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno. [14], Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212, facing Marco Beltran. [7], Figueiredo was born in Soure, Para, Brazil, a small city on the isle of Marajó where buffaloes roam freely. Belt holder in category 57kg - Marajó Fight Event in Salvaterra-Marajó. When and why did you start training for fighting? Figueiredo instead made his first title defense against Alex Perez. Watch the top finishes from Deiveson Figueiredo's UFC career What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? 4-ranked contender Alex Perez with a guillotine choke in the first round. UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo kicked off 2021 with two special requests in mind. [15] He won the fight via technical knockout by corner stoppage after round two. Deiveson Figueiredo record, bio. Fighting has always been my passion. Figueiredo will clash with former bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt, while Shevchenko will face Jennifer Maia. 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