What’s more, Alex Perez holds a win over the last man to defeat him, Jussier Formiga. [43] However, it was reported on October 2, 2020 that Garbrandt had torn his bicep and was forced to pull out of the contest. Alex Perez issues statement on submission loss to champ Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255 Alex Perez came up short Saturday night, but said he’s already moving on. Additionally, he maintained a dominant top position for the entirety of the round. Deiveson won by submission (armbar). Deiveson Figueiredo believes that if he can defeat Brandon Moreno at UFC 256, he will go down as the Fighter of the Year. The only loss on Deiveson’s record came on the main card for UFC Nashville on March 23, 2019. [46] This was the UFC's fastest championship turnaround, at 21 days. Jon Jones 3. [5] His father was a buffalo herder who practiced luta marajoara, a local folk wrestling style. Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) makes the first defence of his flyweight strap and there is finally some excitement for the flyweight division especially after his showings against Joseph Benavidez. The current 125-pound champion’s strength and evasiveness were on full display, and he was swiftly back to his feet. Deiveson Figueiredo proceeded to dominate Benavidez right from the opening bell, dropping Joseph three times before ultimately finishing the contest with a rear-naked choke (see that here). News. Dhruv Sharma FOLLOW. Since his loss to Jussier Formiga back in 2019 Deiveson Figueiredo has quickly established a reputation as a remarkably powerful and unbreakably tough fighter atop the flyweight division. Demetrious Johnson 5. [13] He fought again four months later, during Jungle Fight 90, against the undefeated Denis Oliveira. [39] Figueiredo passed multiple COVID-19 tests, clearing him to fight in the main event. Figueiredo made his professional debut in February 2012 against a fellow debutante Aluisio Ferreira. In the main event of UFC 255, Perez stepped up on relatively short notice, and early on had success against Figueiredo. November 22, 2020. The UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo has his plans all lined up for his next outings. 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. Kamaru Usman 6. Daico’s last and sole loss … Deiveson Figueiredo proceeded to dominate Benavidez right from the opening bell, dropping Joseph three times before ultimately finishing the contest with a rear-naked choke (see that here). Chiefly, the Brazilian’s power was well known to the divisional contenders, and Formiga didn’t want to be caught napping. Max Holloway 9. [10], He was then scheduled to fight Jefte Brilhante during Revelation FC 3, but the bout was later cancelled. After a destructive TKO over Jussier Formiga in his last outing, Perez was supposed to be a live dog according to many fans and bettors heading into the fight, but he made a mistake early on. 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. Outlook: To his credit, Alexandre Pantoja might rival Deiveson Figueiredo’s finishing prowess. [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. UFC flyweight contender Alex Perez has released a statement in the wake of his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256. UFC 256 Bonus … [22] He won the fight via technical knockout 3:08 into the second round. Deiveson Figueiredo Jussier Formiga 0 0 14 26 0 3 0 0 UFC Fight Night: … He won the fight by a first round submission. Live now. Image Credit: UFC.com. Deiveson Figueiredo won the vacant UFC flyweight championship Sunday, finishing a dominant performance against Joseph Benavidez with a rear naked choke with 12 … FIGHT ISLAND — Joseph Benavidez poured his heart out in a tear-filled and emotional post-match interview after his devastating first-round loss to Deiveson Figueiredo. [30] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [34][35] He won the fight via TKO in round two. 9. ... Burns was visibly distraught following the loss. On July 18, 2020 Figueiredo became the UFC flyweight champion. Healthy and training, Moreno (18-5-2 MMA, 7-2-2 UFC) hopes a UFC flyweight title rematch against champion Deiveson Figueiredo (20-1-1 MMA, 9-1-1 UFC) is around the corner – ideally, April. Well, as talk of a rematch is making the rounds, Benavidez is claiming the incident dramatically altered the direction of the bout. Deiveson Figueiredo handed Joseph Benavidez the first submission loss of his career Sunday in Abu Dhabi to claim the vacant UFC flyweight championship. Win ... Deiveson Figueiredo talks about his majority draw at UFC 256. UFC flyweight contender Alex Perez has released a statement in the wake of his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256. 23, 2019 U-DEC 3 5:00 win. DEC. Joseph Benavidez Bets Deiveson Figueiredo Loss "Was Probably My Last Title Fight” ... Benavidez was defeated four times in flyweight title fights, twice to Demetrious Johnson and twice to Deiveson Figueiredo. Deiveson Figueiredo finished by re-iterating how his skills are too much for Cejudo’s wrestling ability. Perez wrote: “Well, it is what it is. Figueiredo vs. Perez is bound to bring fireworks (0:49) In the main event of UFC 255, Deiveson Figueiredo prepares to defend his title for the first time vs. rising star Alex Perez. 1 month ago. Image Credit: Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images Alex Perez issued a statement after his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255. 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. Figueiredo won the fight by a second round TKO. He etched the only loss on Figueiredo’s record after earning a unanimous decision with 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. The Brazilian fighter is married to his long-time … Fight Coverage 1 month ago. There is only one blemish on Figueiredo's record: A decision loss to Formiga last year. Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno face off in the flyweight title bout for the main event of UFC 256 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. He currently competes in the Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Tony Ferguson vs. Charles Oliveira Round. [38] On July 11, 2020, Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19. 3. Featherweight Amanda Nunes. Figueiredo vs. Formiga is a no-brainer. Deiveson Figueiredo relied on brisk movement in the opening moments of the fight and sent Jussier on the defensive. There is only one blemish on Figueiredo's record: A decision loss to Formiga last year. "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. Although tentative, he played the early game wisely, avoiding any massive power shots. ... After suffering his first career loss, Chase Hooper will enter the Octagon at UFC 256 with the intention on proving to himself that he belongs in the UFC. Since coming to the roster three years ago, he has continued his habit of ending fights early, … Deiveson Figueiredo reigns as the current UFC’s flyweight champion of the world. [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. By Farah Hannoun | March 4, 2020 12:40 pm. He is coming off a decision over Mark De La Rosa and a submission over Jordan Espinosa, but it was his dismantling of Formiga’s left leg that impressed the UFC enough to earn the title shot. [14], Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017 at UFC 212, facing Marco Beltran. Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. 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. Justin Gaethje 10. [24] However the promotion clarified plans indicating that the pairing was off and that Figueiredo would be rescheduled for a separate event. As the final bell sounded it was largely apparent that Jussier Formiga’s ground assault was enough to win the day. [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. ... Alex Perez, Tim Elliott and Alexandre Pantoja. Jussier Formiga was able to score a rare takedown against Deiveson and even mounted a power position. As of December 14, 2020, he is #9 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Image Credit: UFC / YouTube. Khabib Nurmagomedov 2. Alexander Volkanovski 7. He won the fight by a first round submission. Flyweight Deiveson Figueiredo. A 24-year-old Figueiredo made his professional debut on February 17, 2012 against Aluisio Ferreira. 1. Figueiredo worked as a bricklayer, hairdresser, and sushi chef before competing in MMA professionally. The bout is only 4 fights removed from Deiveson’s most recent fight where he captured the undisputed championship. Alex Perez has opened up on his loss to Deiveson Figueiredo. Joseph Benavidez’s dream of becoming the UFC flyweight champion died last night when Deiveson Figueiredo choked him unconscious at the 4:48 mark of the first round of their UFC on ESPN+ 30 matchup. UFC 256 - Figueiredo vs. Moreno pits Deiveson Daico / Deus da Guerra Figueiredo vs Brandon The Assassin Baby Moreno fight in UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on Dec 12, 2020. Infographics. Deiveson Figueiredo refused to go down without a fight and snagged a guillotine that briefly threatened Formiga. [36] Coming into the fight with Benavidez, Figueiredo had to cut 11 kilograms (24 lb). Dustin Poirier 8. In just over four years, Figueiredo has amassed a spectacular record of 8 wins and just one loss inside the UFC Octagon to take his MMA record to an incredible 19-1. [16], His next fight came on October 28, 2017 at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida against Jarred Brooks. [5] Deiveson has a younger sister and a brother – Francisco – who also is a professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. On March 23, 2019 Figueiredo lost by unanimous decision (UD) to Jussier Formiga. The Brazilian fighter has quickly risen to the top of the flyweight division. [28], Figueiredo faced Alexandre Pantoja on July 27, 2019 at UFC 240. [48] Both men won the Fight of the Night award.[49]. UFC 255: Figueiredo v Perez. In … [47] After five rounds of back-and-forth fighting, the fight was declared a majority draw. [45], After a successful defence of his title at UFC 255, Figueiredo faced Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. And according to his team, Figueiredo was battling injuries prior to that fight but didn't feel like he could pull out of it. 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The brawl-loving veteran took a monstrous beating seven months ago in a loss to Justin Gaethje. [9] He purchased a pet water buffalo bull using some of his early MMA purses, which he has named Ferdinand. Alex Perez issued a statement after his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255. [17][18] He won the fight via split decision. [23], Figueiredo was expected to face Joseph Benavidez on January 19, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 143. Deiveson Figueiredo handed Joseph Benavidez the first submission loss of his career Sunday in Abu Dhabi to claim the vacant UFC flyweight championship. In the main event of the card, Perez … Deiveson Figueiredo Jussier Formiga 0 0 14 26 0 3 0 0 UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis Mar. The bout was a disappointing campaign for Perez as he was submitted at 01:57 of round 1. He etched the only loss on Figueiredo’s record after earning a unanimous decision with 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28. [25][26], Figueiredo faced Jussier Formiga on March 23, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 148. 56.7 kg. In Figureiredo’s last fight came against Alex Perez on November 21st and it didn’t take him long to lock in a guillotine choke … Lightweight Bout. The UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo has his plans all lined up for his next outings. After getting caught up with Figueiredo … [19], On February 3, 2018 Figueiredo faced Joseph Morales at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. "The weight was cut appropriately, but this morning, he presented a malaise of gastrointestinal origin. [29] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [21], Figueiredo faced John Moraga on August 25, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 135. ‘Deus de Guerra’ will be keen to correct his only MMA loss to Formiga once he handles his business at UFC 255. Since Joseph Benavidez’s stoppage loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk last weekend, there’s been plenty of discussion about how the second round, headbutt impacted the fight. DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO Deiveson Figueiredo Zuffa LLC via Getty Images. Former UFC title challenger Alex Perez spoke out after his disappointing loss to Deiveson Figueiredo for the belt at UFC 255. Anders. [32] He won the fight via submission in the first round. Should ‘Daico’ have it his way, he will be on a … Joseph Benavidez opened up about his fourth career UFC title loss at tonight’s post-fight press conference (via Aaron Bronsteter of TSN). [44] He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one. Following a stint at Team Alpha Male, Deiveson returned to his native Brazil and founded Team Figueiredo gym in Belém. Joseph Benavidez suspended three months for his technical knockout loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk last Sat. “I’ll defend my division’s title and then I’ll call out Cejudo to my division. As the final bell sounded it was largely apparent that Jussier Formiga’s ground assault was enough to win the day. Time. loss. Deiveson Figueiredo. To begin with, let’s look at … “Cejudo is a joker,” Deiveson Figueiredo began. Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Demetrious Johnson – Strengths Deiveson Figueiredo is the hardest hitting Flyweight in UFC history. DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO VS ALEX PEREZ PREDICTION He reportedly suffered from kidney and stomach pains when his team decided to stop cutting weight. Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist.He currently competes in the Flyweight division for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Since his loss to Jussier Formiga back in 2019 Deiveson Figueiredo has quickly established a reputation as a remarkably powerful and unbreakably tough fighter atop the flyweight division. [31], Figueiredo faced Tim Elliott on October 12, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 19. Since Joseph Benavidez’s stoppage loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk last weekend, there’s been plenty of discussion about how the second round, headbutt impacted the fight. UFC Flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will defend his belt for the first time at UFC 255 against Alex Perez. 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[11] He was scheduled to fight Henrique Souza during Revelation FC 4, but the fight was likewise later cancelled. 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 … He defeated de Miranda by submission mid-way through the first round. SHARE. He better be sure I’ll knock him out. Even though Benavidez has dropped four title fights, one thing he feels that he is still is one of the best fighters in the world. [12], Figueiredo was scheduled to fight Antônio de Miranda during Jungle Fight 87, following a seventeen month break from the sport. [5][8] He was a cowboy, working with his father at an animal farm until he was thirteen years old. [9], Figueiredo made his professional debut in February 2012 against a fellow debutante Aluisio Ferreira. Joseph Benavidez opened up about his fourth career UFC title loss at tonight’s post-fight press conference (via Aaron Bronsteter of TSN). Chiefly, his lone loss came not too long ago, however, the evolution to his game is clear. The final round also saw Jussier take the fight to the canvas with a throw. [37], Figueiredo rematched with Joseph Benavidez for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020. He is currently the UFC Flyweight Champion.As of December 14, 2020, he is #9 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Khabib Nurmagomedov 2. Following the fight, Figueiredo hopes to call out Henry Cejudo and entice him to come out of retirement to re-enter the octagon. UFC flyweight contender Alex Perez has released a statement in the wake of his first-round submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 256. Class: Flyweight. He is currently the UFC Flyweight Champion. The two met in the main event on November 21, 2020, at the Apex in Figueiredo’s first title defense. He moved to Belem to attend high school and started training in capoeira. Figueiredo was looking for the big shot to begin the second, and his overzealousness allowed Formiga to earn a clean takedown. Winner in four of his last five fights, Pantoja’s three most recent victories came by way of first-round finish, and his only loss in the run was a Fight of the Night effort against Figueiredo. Alex Perez posted a heartfelt message on Instagram reacting for the first time since his first-round submission loss against Figueiredo at UFC 255. Athletes While the title was only on the line for Benavidez, Figueiredo picked up a stoppage win over the “Beefmaster” to cement his name in the division. Ariel Helwani 1. Deiveson Figueiredo 10. [34] At the weigh-in, Figueiredo weighed in at 127.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the title fight limit. "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.