The only loss on Deiveson’s record came on the main card for UFC Nashville on March 23, 2019. [14], Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212, facing Marco Beltran. [5] He started training MMA after he met Iuri Marajo at the age of sixteen. [28], Figueiredo faced Alexandre Pantoja on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240. [7], Figueiredo was born in Soure, Para, Brazil, a small city on the isle of Marajó where buffaloes roam freely. [23], Figueiredo was expected to face Joseph Benavidez on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 143. News. He etched the only loss on Figueiredo’s record after earning a unanimous decision with 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. Who should be next: Winner of Jussier Formiga vs. Brandon Moreno on March 14 loss. Kamaru Usman 6. Deiveson came very close to joining other undefeated champions like Kamaru Usman and Israel Adesanya who hold unblemished records. [21], Figueiredo faced John Moraga on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135. Deiveson Figueiredo finished by re-iterating how his skills are too much for Cejudo’s wrestling ability. After Jussier Formiga handed him the first loss of his career with a unanimous decision back in March 2019, he bounced back with a unanimous decision of his own against Alexandre Pantoja … What’s more, Alex Perez holds a win over the last man to defeat him, Jussier Formiga. Stipe Miocic 4. 1. [5] Deiveson has a younger sister and a brother – Francisco – who also is a professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. Chiefly, the Brazilian’s power was well known to the divisional contenders, and Formiga didn’t want to be caught napping. Deiveson Figueiredo Jussier Formiga 0 0 14 26 0 3 0 0 UFC Fight Night: … 9. 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. It was discussed with the doctor who monitors him, and … In the main event of the card, Perez … Joseph Benavidez opened up about his fourth career UFC title loss at tonight’s post-fight press conference (via Aaron Bronsteter of TSN). Well, as talk of a rematch is making the rounds, Benavidez is claiming the incident dramatically altered the direction of the bout. Win ... Deiveson Figueiredo talks about his majority draw at UFC 256. The brawl-loving veteran took a monstrous beating seven months ago in a loss to Justin Gaethje. [27] He lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus resulting in Figueiredo's first professional loss. He won the fight by a first round submission. UFC 256: Brandon Moreno Post-Fight Interview Brandon Moreno talks about his majority draw at UFC 256. Deiveson Figueiredo. As a result, Figueiredo forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Benavidez and wasn't eligible to win the UFC Flyweight championship. "Deiveson Figueiredo was in preparation for the fight with his team, accompanied by a doctor, nutritionist, physiologist, physical trainer and technicians," said Figueiredo's manager Wallid Ismail via statement. He better be sure I’ll knock him out. Ariel Helwani 1. Flyweight Deiveson Figueiredo. 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Max Holloway 9. The current 125-pound champion’s strength and evasiveness were on full display, and he was swiftly back to his feet. [30] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. Sunday morning's UFC flyweight title fight against Figueiredo was always going to be the 35-year-old's last shot at glory, having previously challenged for and come up short in three other championship bouts.