DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO

Hailing from Brazil, this athlete established himself as a prominent figure in the flyweight ranks by claiming the division title twice. Throughout his tenure at the weight class, he showcased versatility by balancing effective striking with high-level grappling skills. His resume features several high-profile victories against top-tier opponents like Joseph Benavidez, Alex Perez, and Brandon Moreno. Following his long history in the smaller weight class, he transitioned to compete within the bantamweight division starting in 2023, where he continues to train out of the Fight Ready facility.

He enters this matchup with an overall professional record of 23-3-1. His recent performance history shows a victory via rear-naked choke against Cody Garbrandt and a unanimous decision win over Rob Font. Prior to these triumphs, he suffered a TKO defeat against Brandon Moreno. Before that setback, he secured a unanimous decision victory over the same opponent, preceded by a submission loss to him.