DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO

Hailing from Brazil, Deiveson Figueiredo started his professional journey in 2012. He eventually claimed the UFC Flyweight Championship twice during a lengthy tenure in that weight class. In 2023, the athlete transitioned to the bantamweight division to continue his career. Currently training at Fight Ready, he remains recognized for a fierce approach that blends impactful striking with elite grappling skills. His resume includes significant victories over notable competitors such as Cody Garbrandt, Brandon Moreno, and Joseph Benavidez.

The Brazilian enters this event holding a total professional record of 25-6-1. His recent path shows a mix of outcomes, starting with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov in January 2026. Before that setback, he secured a split decision win against Montel Jackson in October 2025. His 2025 campaign also featured a technical knockout defeat to Cory Sandhagen caused by a knee injury. Earlier performances include a unanimous decision loss to Petr Yan followed by a victory over Marlon Vera via the judges' scorecards.