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"Deus da Guerra"

Deiveson Figueiredo

Flyweight Champion • 20-1-0 (W-L-D)
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Adam Antolin
Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil and Brandon Moreno of Mexico touch gloves prior to their flyweight championship bout during the UFC 256 event at UFC APEX on December 12, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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3 years ago

Top Flyweight Fights Of All Time | UFC 263

As We Inch Closer To The Epic Rematch Between Deiveson Figueiredo And Brandon Moreno At UFC 263, We Break Down The Top Fights In UFC Flyweight History
UFC 263 Embedded Episode 1 Featuring Nate Diaz
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UFC 263 Embedded: Episode 1

Fight week gets underway for the epic two title-fight Pay-Per-View June 12, 2021 from Glendale, AZ.
Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil and Joseph Benavidez face off prior to their UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 19, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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Free Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo Vs Joseph Benavidez 2

Ahead Of His Next Title Defense Saturday At UFC 263, Get Amped By Reliving Deiveson Figueiredo Vs Joseph Benavidez 2
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Free Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo Vs Brandon Moreno 1

Watch UFC 263 Free Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo Vs Brandon Moreno 1
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UFC 263 Countdown: Figueiredo vs Moreno 2

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UFC 263 Countdown: Full Episode

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UFC 263 Preview

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Highlights
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2020 Fight of the Night Power Rankings

The best 8 bouts to earn "Fight of the Night" in 2020.
Khabib Nurmagomedov of Russia submits Justin Gaethje in their lightweight title bout during the UFC 254 event on October 25, 2020 on UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
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The Best Finishes On UFC Fight Island...So Far

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.
Ariane Lipski of Brazil secures a knee bar submission against Luana Carolina of Brazil in their flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 19, 2020
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3 years ago

The 10 Best Finishes from Fight Island...So Far

On the eve of the UFC's return to FIGHT ISLAND, we look back at some of the already-classic finishes.
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3 years ago

Champion Check-In: Deiveson Figueiredo's Epic 2020

Brazil's "God Of War" Took Over The Flyweight Division In 2020.
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The Best Fighters Of 2020

The Ten Fighters That Made The Most Out Of 2020

Stats & Records

  • 9
    Wins by Knockout
  • 8
    Wins by Submission
Striking accuracy 52% 52%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
177
Sig. Strikes Attempted
338
Grappling accuracy 50% 50%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
7
Takedowns Attempted
18
2.43
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
2.15
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.86
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
2.27
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
56
%
Sig. Str. Defense
59
%
Takedown Defense
1.03
Knockdown Ratio
12:07
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
92 (52%)
Clinch
23 (13%)
Ground
62 (35%)

Sig. Str. by target

69% 123 Head 28% 50 Body 2% 4 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
9 (45%)
DEC
3 (15%)
SUB
8 (40%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
Soure, Brazil
Trains at
Team Figueiredo
Fighting style
Boxing
Age
32
Height
65.00
Weight
125.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 03, 2017
Reach
68.00
Leg reach
38.00
Q & A

TRAINING: Every day - physical preparation, MMA and Muay Thai

When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been fighting since I was nine years old. I fight for a better life and to give a quality education to my son. Fighting has always been my passion.

What ranks and titles have you held? Jiu-jitsu northeast champion. Belt holder in category 57kg - Marajó Fight Event in Salvaterra-Marajó.

Do you have any heroes? God, my eternal hero.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?  It is the first dream being fulfilled. To fight in this organization is to show that in this world, I can achieve the goals and work hard with strength and determination.

What was your job before you started fighting? Hair stylist.

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Champion of Fight Marajoara and Native Fight of the Marajoaras.

Favorite grappling technique: Elbow

Favorite Striking technique: Boxing

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Flyweight Division • 13-3-0 (W-L-D)