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	'''Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo''' (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian ] ~~who~~ competes in the ], where he is ~~the~~ ~~current~~ ].		'''Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo''' (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional ]. He currently competes in the ] division of the ] (UFC). He has also competed in the ] division, where he is a former two-time ].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Rankings {{!}} UFC\|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings\|access-date=2021-06-14\|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref> As of August 6, 2024, he is #5 in the ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=UFC Rankings, Division Rankings, P4P rankings, UFC Champions {{!}} UFC.com \|url=https://www.ufc.com/rankings \|access-date=2024-08-06 \|website=www.ufc.com}}</ref>

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	Figueiredo was born in ~~the~~ small city of ], ~~Brazil~~ ~~where~~ ~~Buffalo~~ ~~roam~~ ~~freely~~. He was a cowboy, working with his father at an animal farm until he was thirteen years old. He moved to ] and started training ] ~~at school where he immersed himself for two years~~. He started training MMA ~~after~~ he ~~met~~ ~~Iuri~~ ~~Marajo~~ ~~when~~ he ~~was~~ ~~sixteen~~ ~~and~~ ~~never~~ ~~looked~~ ~~back~~ ~~since~~.<ref name="sportv.globo.com 2017/05">{{Cite news\|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/2017/05/cabelereiro-mototaxista-e-lutador-do-ufc-estrada-de-deiveson-alcantara.html\|title=Cabeleireiro, mototaxista e lutador do UFC: a estrada de Deiveson Alcântara\|work=sportv.globo.com/site/combate\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=pt-BR}}</ref>		Figueiredo was born in ], Brazil, a small city on the isle of ].<ref name=bc20 /> His father was a buffalo herder who practiced ''luta marajoara'', a local ] style.<ref name=bc20>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bloodycanvas.net/ufc-gold-from-beginning-to-belt-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=UFC GOLD – From Beginning to Belt – Deiveson Figueiredo\|date=September 9, 2020\|author=José Ramirez\|access-date=December 23, 2020\|archive-date=April 9, 2022\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220409070224/https://www.bloodycanvas.net/ufc-gold-from-beginning-to-belt-deiveson-figueiredo/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> Deiveson has a younger sister and a brother – ] – who also is a professional mixed martial artist who was signed with the ].<ref name=bc20 /><ref name=mmaf20>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/11/27/21723305/ufc-signs-francisco-figueiredo-brother-flyweight-champion-deiveson-figueiredo-mma\|title=UFC signs Francisco Figueiredo, brother of flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=November 27, 2020\|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref> He was a cowboy, working with his father at an animal farm until he was thirteen years old.<ref name=bc20 /> Around the age of nine, he followed his father's footsteps and began wrestling. He moved to ] to attend high school and started training in ].<ref name=bc20 /> He started training MMA under the tutelage of UFC Bantamweight ] at the age of sixteen.<ref name="sportv.globo.com 2017/05">{{Cite news\|url=http://sportv.globo.com/site/combate/noticia/2017/05/cabelereiro-mototaxista-e-lutador-do-ufc-estrada-de-deiveson-alcantara.html\|title=Cabeleireiro, mototaxista e lutador do UFC: a estrada de Deiveson Alcântara\|work=sportv.globo.com/site/combate\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=pt-BR}}</ref>

	== Mixed martial arts career ==		== Mixed martial arts career ==

	=== Early career ===		=== Early career ===
			Figueiredo made his professional debut in February 2012 against a fellow debutante Aluisio Ferreira. He won the fight by first-round submission. In his next six fights, Figueiredo fought in the ] and ] MMA circuits, mostly against debuting fighters, with David Silva and Joel Silva being the notable exceptions.<ref name="sherdog profile">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Deiveson-Figueiredo-110485\|title=Deiveson\|last=Sherdog.com\|website=Sherdog\|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref>
	Figueiredo made his professional debut in 2011 and fought primarily in his native country Brazil. He amassed a record of 11-0 prior to being signed by UFC.<ref name="sherdog profile" />

			In late 2014, Deiveson signed with ], and was scheduled to make his first appearance with the organization at Jungle Fight 75 against Rayner Silva. Figueiredo won the fight by a second-round TKO.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Mansur \|first1=Gabriel \|title=Após "sumiço" e lesão, ex-campeão Rayner Silva retorna ao Jungle Fight \|url=http://globoesporte.globo.com/am/noticia/2015/09/apos-sumico-e-lesao-ex-campeao-rayner-silva-retorna-ao-jungle-fight.html \|website=globoesporte.globo.com \|date=8 September 2015 \|access-date=22 November 2020}}</ref>

			He was then scheduled to fight Jefte Brilhante during Revelation FC 3, but the bout was later cancelled.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Jefte Brilhante \|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/242393-revelation-fc-3-deiveson-daico-alcantra-vs-jefte-jefinho-brilhante \|website=tapology.com \|access-date=22 November 2020}}</ref> He was scheduled to fight Henrique Souza during Revelation FC 4, but the fight was likewise later cancelled.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Henrique Souza \|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/257765-revelation-fc-4-deiveson-daico-alcantra-vs-henrique-demolidor-souza \|website=tapology.com \|access-date=22 November 2020}}</ref>

			Figueiredo was scheduled to fight Antônio de Miranda during Jungle Fight 87, following a seventeen-month break from the sport. He defeated de Miranda by submission mid-way through the first round.<ref>{{cite web \|title="Bruno Cappelozza ignora fratura no pé e conquista cinturão meio-pesado no Jungle Fight 87" \|url=http://lutasesporteclube.com.br/bruno-cappelozza-ignora-fratura-no-pe-e-conquista-cinturao-no-jungle-fight-77-que-tambem-teve-polyana-viana-e-paulo-borrachinha-como-campeoes/ \|website=lutasesporteclube.com.br \|access-date=22 November 2020 \|archive-date=7 November 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107003007/http://lutasesporteclube.com.br/bruno-cappelozza-ignora-fratura-no-pe-e-conquista-cinturao-no-jungle-fight-77-que-tambem-teve-polyana-viana-e-paulo-borrachinha-como-campeoes/ \|url-status=dead }}</ref> He fought again four months later, during Jungle Fight 90, against the undefeated Denis Araujo Oliveira. He defeated Araujo by a second-round TKO.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/bouts/271033-jungle-fight-90-deiveson-daico-alcantra-vs-denis-trs-dedos-araujo\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Denis Araujo, Jungle Fight 90 \| MMA Bout }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|title=Vídeos do Jungle Fight 90: Paulo Borrachinha mantém cinturão, João Almeida atropela e Gilberto Cangaceiro e leva cinturão \|url=https://blogs.oglobo.globo.com/mma/post/videos-do-jungle-fight-90-paulo-borrachinha-mantem-cinturao-joao-almeida-atropela-e-gilberto-cangaceiro-e-leva-cinturao.html \|website=blogs.oglobo.globo.com \|date=9 May 2016 \|access-date=22 November 2020}}</ref>

	=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===		=== Ultimate Fighting Championship ===
	Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017 at ], facing ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mma.uno/marco-beltran-enfrentara-deiveson-alcantara-ufc-212/\|title=Marco Beltran enfrentará a Deiveson Alcántara en el UFC 212 - MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.\|date=2017-03-10\|work=MMA.uno , #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=es-ES}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout by corner stoppage after round two.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-212-results-deiveson-alcantara-tkos-marco-beltran-for-successful-ufc-debut\|title=UFC 212 results: Deiveson Alcantara TKOs Marco Beltran for successful UFC debut\|date=2017-06-03\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>		Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017, at ], facing ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mma.uno/marco-beltran-enfrentara-deiveson-alcantara-ufc-212/\|title=Marco Beltran enfrentará a Deiveson Alcántara en el UFC 212 - MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.\|date=2017-03-10\|work=MMA.uno, #1 En noticias de Artes Marciales Mixtas (MMA) en Español.\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=es-ES}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout by corner stoppage after round two.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/06/ufc-212-results-deiveson-alcantara-tkos-marco-beltran-for-successful-ufc-debut\|title=UFC 212 results: Deiveson Alcantara TKOs Marco Beltran for successful UFC debut\|date=2017-06-03\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	His next fight came on October 28, 2017 at ] against ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmabrasil.com.br/deiveson-alcantara-luta-contra-jarred-brooks-no-ufc-sao-paulo\|title=Deiveson Alcântara luta contra Jarred Brooks no UFC São Paulo\|date=2017-08-19\|work=MMA Brasil\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=pt-BR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/deiveson-alcantara-meets-jarred-brooks-in-battle-of-unbeatens-at-ufc-fight-night-119\|title=Deiveson Alcantara meets Jarred Brooks in battle of unbeatens at UFC Fight Night 119\|date=2017-08-19\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/ufc-fight-night-119-deiveson-figueiredo-questionable-split-call-jarred-brooks-sao-paulo\|title=UFC Fight Night 119 results: Deiveson Figueiredo takes questionable split call from Jarred Brooks\|date=2017-10-29\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>		His next fight came on October 28, 2017, at ] against ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmabrasil.com.br/deiveson-alcantara-luta-contra-jarred-brooks-no-ufc-sao-paulo\|title=Deiveson Alcântara luta contra Jarred Brooks no UFC São Paulo\|date=2017-08-19\|work=MMA Brasil\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=pt-BR}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/08/deiveson-alcantara-meets-jarred-brooks-in-battle-of-unbeatens-at-ufc-fight-night-119\|title=Deiveson Alcantara meets Jarred Brooks in battle of unbeatens at UFC Fight Night 119\|date=2017-08-19\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via split decision.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/10/ufc-fight-night-119-deiveson-figueiredo-questionable-split-call-jarred-brooks-sao-paulo\|title=UFC Fight Night 119 results: Deiveson Figueiredo takes questionable split call from Jarred Brooks\|date=2017-10-29\|work=MMAjunkie\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	On February 3, 2018 Figueiredo faced ] at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://mmadna.nl/battle-of-the-undefeated-tussen-deiveson-alcantara-figueiredo-en-joseph-morales-tijdens-ufc-belem/\|title=Battle of the Undefeated tussen Deiveson Alcantara Figueiredo en Joseph Morales tijdens UFC Belem\|~~last~~=~~DNA\|first=MMA~~\|website=mmadna.nl\|language=~~en-US~~\|access-date=~~2018~~-02-20}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/02/03/ufc-belem-results-deiveson-figueiredo-joseph-morales/\|title=UFC Belem Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Stuns Joseph Morales in Second Round\|last=Anderson\|first=Jay\|date=2018-02-03\|work=Cageside Press\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>		On February 3, 2018, Figueiredo faced ] at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://mmadna.nl/battle-of-the-undefeated-tussen-deiveson-alcantara-figueiredo-en-joseph-morales-tijdens-ufc-belem/\|title=Battle of the Undefeated tussen Deiveson Alcantara Figueiredo en Joseph Morales tijdens UFC Belem\|author=Marcel Dorff\|website=mmadna.nl\|date=22 November 2017 \|language=nl\|access-date=2022-02-04}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2018/02/03/ufc-belem-results-deiveson-figueiredo-joseph-morales/\|title=UFC Belem Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Stuns Joseph Morales in Second Round\|last=Anderson\|first=Jay\|date=2018-02-03\|work=Cageside Press\|access-date=2018-02-20\|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Figueiredo faced ] on August 25, 2018 at ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/21/17488052/john-moraga-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-lincoln\|title=John Moraga meets Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Lincoln\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=2018-06-21\|~~accessdate~~=2018-06-21}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout 3:08 into the second round.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Erickson \|first1=Matt \|title=UFC Fight Night 135 results: Deiveson Figueiredo takes out John Moraga after body shot \|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-fight-night-135-lincoln-results-deiveson-figueiredo-takes-out-john-moraga-after-body-shot \|website=mmajunkie.com \|publisher=MMAjunkie \|~~accessdate~~=26 August 2018}}</ref>		Figueiredo faced ] on August 25, 2018, at ].<ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/6/21/17488052/john-moraga-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-lincoln\|title=John Moraga meets Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Lincoln\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=2018-06-21\|access-date=2018-06-21}}</ref> He won the fight via technical knockout 3:08 into the second round.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Erickson \|first1=Matt \|title=UFC Fight Night 135 results: Deiveson Figueiredo takes out John Moraga after body shot \|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/08/ufc-fight-night-135-lincoln-results-deiveson-figueiredo-takes-out-john-moraga-after-body-shot \|website=mmajunkie.com \|date=26 August 2018 \|publisher=MMAjunkie \|access-date=26 August 2018}}</ref>

	Figueiredo was expected to face ] on January 19, 2019 at ].<ref name="changes">{{Cite news\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/multiple-ufc-233-fights-get-new-dates-locations-after-jan-26-card-scratched\|title=Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2018-12-12\|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> However the promotion clarified plans indicating that the pairing was off and that Figueiredo would be rescheduled for a separate event.<ref name="flyweight">{{Cite news\|url=http://uk.ufc.com/news/2019-Fight-Updates\|title=2019 fight updates\|publisher=ufc.com\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=2018-12-13\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-joseph-benavidez-backup-henry-cejudo-tj-dillashaw-title-fight-espn\|title=Joseph Benavidez named Cejudo-Dillashaw backup for UFC on ESPN+ 1; fight vs. Figueiredo off\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2018-12-13\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref>		Figueiredo was expected to face ] on January 19, 2019, at ].<ref name="changes">{{Cite news\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/multiple-ufc-233-fights-get-new-dates-locations-after-jan-26-card-scratched\|title=Multiple UFC 233 fights get new dates, locations after Jan. 26 card scratched\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2018-12-12\|access-date=2018-12-12}}</ref> However the promotion clarified plans indicating that the pairing was off and that Figueiredo would be rescheduled for a separate event.<ref name="flyweight">{{Cite news\|url=http://uk.ufc.com/news/2019-Fight-Updates\|title=2019 fight updates\|publisher=ufc.com\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=2018-12-13\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2018/12/ufc-joseph-benavidez-backup-henry-cejudo-tj-dillashaw-title-fight-espn\|title=Joseph Benavidez named Cejudo-Dillashaw backup for UFC on ESPN+ 1; fight vs. Figueiredo off\|publisher=mmajunkie.com\|author=Staff\|date=2018-12-13\|access-date=2018-12-13}}</ref>

	Figueiredo faced ] on March 23, 2019 at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/17/18187318/jussier-formiga-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-nashville\|title=Jussier Formiga vs. Deiveson Figueiredo added to UFC Nashville in March\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=2019-01-17\|~~accessdate~~=2019-02-18}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-nashville-results-jussier-formiga-shuts-down-deiveson-figueiredo-calls-out-henry-cejudo\|title=UFC Nashville results: Jussier Formiga shuts down Deiveson Figueiredo, calls out Henry Cejudo\|date=2019-03-24\|website=MMA Junkie\|language=en\|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref>		Figueiredo faced ] on March 23, 2019, at ].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2019/1/17/18187318/jussier-formiga-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-nashville\|title=Jussier Formiga vs. Deiveson Figueiredo added to UFC Nashville in March\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=2019-01-17\|access-date=2019-02-18}}</ref> He lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus resulting in Figueiredo's first professional loss.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.com/2019/03/ufc-nashville-results-jussier-formiga-shuts-down-deiveson-figueiredo-calls-out-henry-cejudo\|title=UFC Nashville results: Jussier Formiga shuts down Deiveson Figueiredo, calls out Henry Cejudo\|date=2019-03-24\|website=MMA Junkie\|language=en\|access-date=2019-03-24}}</ref>

	Figueiredo faced ] on July 27, 2019 at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmadna.nl/braziliaanse-clash-tussen-deiveson-alcantara-figueiredo-en-alexandre-pantoja-in-edmonton/\|title=Brazilian clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja in Edmonton\|author=Marcel Dorff\|publisher=mmadnanl.com\|date=2019-05-22\|access-date=2019-05-22\|language=nl}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/27/ufc-240-results-pantoja-figueiredo/\|title=UFC 240 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Defeats Alexandre Pantoja in Flyweight War\|last=Fortune\|first=Ryan\|date=2019-07-27\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> This fight earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="mmamania.com 2019-07-28">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/7/28/8933320/ufc-240-official-bonus-winner-holloway-edgar-cyborg-knockout-submission-espn-mma-neal-dawodu\|title=UFC 240 Bonuses! ~~Neal’s~~ Vicious TKO Finish Leads $50K Winners\|last=Hiergesell\|first=Dan\|date=2019-07-28\|website=MMAmania.com\|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref>		Figueiredo faced ] on July 27, 2019, at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmadna.nl/braziliaanse-clash-tussen-deiveson-alcantara-figueiredo-en-alexandre-pantoja-in-edmonton/\|title=Brazilian clash between Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja in Edmonton\|author=Marcel Dorff\|publisher=mmadnanl.com\|date=2019-05-22\|access-date=2019-05-22\|language=nl}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/07/27/ufc-240-results-pantoja-figueiredo/\|title=UFC 240 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Defeats Alexandre Pantoja in Flyweight War\|last=Fortune\|first=Ryan\|date=2019-07-27\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref> This fight earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="mmamania.com 2019-07-28">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2019/7/28/8933320/ufc-240-official-bonus-winner-holloway-edgar-cyborg-knockout-submission-espn-mma-neal-dawodu\|title=UFC 240 Bonuses! Neal's Vicious TKO Finish Leads $50K Winners\|last=Hiergesell\|first=Dan\|date=2019-07-28\|website=MMAmania.com\|access-date=2019-07-28}}</ref>

	Figueiredo faced ] on October 12, 2019 at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/tim-elliott-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-on-espn-plus-19-san-francisco-flyweight\|title=Tim Elliott returns, takes on Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN+ 19\|last=Hannoun\|first=Farah\|date=2019-08-06\|website=mmajunkie.com\|access-date=2019-08-06}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/12/ufc-tampa-results-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=UFC Tampa Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Smoothly Guillotines Tim Elliott\|last=Doherty\|first=Dan\|date=2019-10-12\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-10-13}}</ref>		Figueiredo faced ] on October 12, 2019, at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/tim-elliott-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-ufc-on-espn-plus-19-san-francisco-flyweight\|title=Tim Elliott returns, takes on Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN+ 19\|last=Hannoun\|first=Farah\|date=2019-08-06\|website=mmajunkie.com\|access-date=2019-08-06}}</ref> He won the fight via submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2019/10/12/ufc-tampa-results-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=UFC Tampa Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Smoothly Guillotines Tim Elliott\|last=Doherty\|first=Dan\|date=2019-10-12\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-10-13}}</ref>

			==== UFC Flyweight Champion ====
	Figueiredo faced ] for the vacant ] at ] on February 29, 2020.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/report-joseph-benavidez-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-title-fight-targeted-to-headline-ufc-norfolk/\|title=Report: Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo title fight targeted to headline UFC Norfolk\|work=BJPenn.com\|date=December 19, 2019\|accessdate=December 19, 2019}}</ref> At the weigh-in, Figueiredo weighed at 127.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the title fight limit. As a result, Figueiredo forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Benavidez and wasn't eligible to win the UFC Flyweight championship.<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/report-joseph-benavidez-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-title-fight-targeted-to-headline-ufc-norfolk/\|title=Report: Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo title fight targeted to headline UFC Norfolk\|work=BJPenn.com\|date=December 19, 2019\|accessdate=December 19, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/deiveson-figueiredo-misses-weight-ufc-on-espn-plus-27-norfolk-title-fight-benavidez-video\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo misses weight; only Joseph Benavidez eligible for title at UFC on ESPN+ 27\|work=MMAJunkie.com\|date=February 28, 2020}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in round two.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/29/ufc-norfolk-results-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=UFC Norfolk Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Ends Joseph Benavidez's UFC Title Hopes\|last=Fuentes\|first=Jon\|date=2020-02-29\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-01}}</ref> Coming into the fight with Benavidez, Figueiredo had to cut 11 kilograms. He reportedly suffered from kidney and stomach pains when his team decided to stop cutting weight.<ref>{{cite web\|url= https://fight-library.com/2020/03/04/deiveson-figueiredo-the-peoples-champ/ \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo: The People’s Champion\|publisher=Fight-Library.com\|author=Blaine Henry\|date=March 4, 2020}}</ref> 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. <ref>{{cite web\|url= https://fight-library.com/2020/03/04/deiveson-figueiredo-the-peoples-champ/ \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo: The People’s Champion\|publisher=Fight-Library.com\|author=Blaine Henry\|date=March 4, 2020}}</ref>
			Figueiredo faced ] for the vacant ] at ] on February 29, 2020.<ref name="BJPenn.com">{{cite web\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/report-joseph-benavidez-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-title-fight-targeted-to-headline-ufc-norfolk/\|title=Report: Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo title fight targeted to headline UFC Norfolk\|work=BJPenn.com\|date=December 19, 2019\|access-date=December 19, 2019}}</ref> At the weigh-in, Figueiredo weighed in at 127.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the title fight limit. As a result, Figueiredo forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Benavidez and wasn't eligible to win the UFC Flyweight championship.<ref name="BJPenn.com"/><ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/deiveson-figueiredo-misses-weight-ufc-on-espn-plus-27-norfolk-title-fight-benavidez-video\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo misses weight; only Joseph Benavidez eligible for title at UFC on ESPN+ 27\|work=MMAJunkie.com\|date=February 28, 2020\|access-date=February 28, 2020\|archive-date=March 11, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311085329/https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2020/02/deiveson-figueiredo-misses-weight-ufc-on-espn-plus-27-norfolk-title-fight-benavidez-video\|url-status=dead}}</ref> He won the fight via TKO in round two.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/29/ufc-norfolk-results-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=UFC Norfolk Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Ends Joseph Benavidez's UFC Title Hopes\|last=Fuentes\|first=Jon\|date=2020-02-29\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-01}}</ref>

	Figueiredo rematched with ] for the vacant ] at ] on July 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 voor vacante titel + Pantoja vs. Askarov, waarschijnlijk ~~“Fight~~ ~~Island”~~\|url=https://mmadna.nl/figueiredo-vs-benavidez-2-voor-vacante-titel-pantoja-vs-askarov-waarschijnlijk-fight-island/\|~~last~~=~~DNA~~\|~~first~~=~~MMA~~\|language=~~en-US~~\|access-date=~~2020~~-05-25}}</ref> On July 11, 2020, Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19. 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-07-11\|title=Figueiredo tests positive before UFC main event\|url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/story/_/id/29443075/deiveson-figueiredo-tests-positive-coronavirus-ahead-ufc-main-event\|access-date=2020-07-11\|website=ESPN.com\|language=en}}</ref> Figueiredo passed multiple COVID-19 tests, clearing him to fight in the main event.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-07-17\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo passes multiple COVID-19 tests, cleared to leave quarantine ahead of weigh-ins\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/7/17/21328086/deiveson-figueiredo-passes-multiple-covid-19-tests-cleared-fight-joseph-benavidez-vacant-ufc-belt\|access-date=2020-07-17\|website=mmafighting.com\|language=en}}</ref> Figueiredo won the fight via a technical submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fuentes\|first=Jon\|date=2020-07-18\|title=UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Destroys Joseph Benavidez To Win Vacant Flyweight Title\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/18/ufc-fight-island-2-results-figueiredo-vs-benavidez/\|access-date=2020-07-19\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ] award.<ref name="UFN172">{{Cite web\|last=Anderson\|first=Jay\|date=2020-07-18\|title=UFC Fight Island 2 Bonuses: Ariane Lipski's Horrifyingly Beautiful Kneebar Rewarded\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/18/ufc-fight-island-2-bonuses-ariane-lipskis-horrifyingly-beautiful-kneebar-rewarded/\|access-date=2020-07-19\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref>		Figueiredo rematched with ] for the vacant ] at ] on July 19, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 voor vacante titel + Pantoja vs. Askarov, waarschijnlijk "Fight Island"\|url=https://mmadna.nl/figueiredo-vs-benavidez-2-voor-vacante-titel-pantoja-vs-askarov-waarschijnlijk-fight-island/\|author=Marcel Dorff\|date=23 May 2020 \|language=nl\|access-date=2022-02-04}}</ref> On July 11, 2020, Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19. 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-07-11\|title=Figueiredo tests positive before UFC main event\|url=https://www.espn.com.au/mma/story/_/id/29443075/deiveson-figueiredo-tests-positive-coronavirus-ahead-ufc-main-event\|access-date=2020-07-11\|website=ESPN.com\|language=en}}</ref> Figueiredo passed multiple COVID-19 tests, clearing him to fight in the main event.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=2020-07-17\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo passes multiple COVID-19 tests, cleared to leave quarantine ahead of weigh-ins\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/7/17/21328086/deiveson-figueiredo-passes-multiple-covid-19-tests-cleared-fight-joseph-benavidez-vacant-ufc-belt\|access-date=2020-07-17\|website=mmafighting.com\|language=en}}</ref> Figueiredo won the fight via a technical submission in the first round.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Fuentes\|first=Jon\|date=2020-07-18\|title=UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Destroys Joseph Benavidez To Win Vacant Flyweight Title\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/18/ufc-fight-island-2-results-figueiredo-vs-benavidez/\|access-date=2020-07-19\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> This win earned him the ] award.<ref name="UFN172">{{Cite web\|last=Anderson\|first=Jay\|date=2020-07-18\|title=UFC Fight Island 2 Bonuses: Ariane Lipski's Horrifyingly Beautiful Kneebar Rewarded\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/07/18/ufc-fight-island-2-bonuses-ariane-lipskis-horrifyingly-beautiful-kneebar-rewarded/\|access-date=2020-07-19\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			As the first fight of his new six-fight contract with the UFC, Figueiredo was scheduled to make his first title defense against former ] ] on November 21, 2020, at ].<ref name="UFC255">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/29614708/deiveson-figueiredo-cody-garbrandt-valentina-shevchenko-jennifer-maia-title-fights-set-ufc-255\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo-Cody Garbrandt, Valentina Shevchenko-Jennifer Maia title fights set for UFC 255\|work=]\|author=Brett Okamoto\|date=2020-08-07\|access-date=2020-08-07}}</ref> However, it was reported on October 2, 2020, that Garbrandt had torn his bicep and was forced to pull out of the contest. Figueiredo instead made his first title defense against ].<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Taylor\|first=Tom\|date=2020-10-02\|title=Cody Garbrandt out of UFC 255 flyweight title fight, will be replaced by Alex Perez {{!}} BJPenn.com\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/cody-garbrandt-out-of-ufc-255-flyweight-title-fight-will-be-replaced-by-alex-perez/\|access-date=2020-10-02\|website={{!}} BJPenn.com\|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Doherty\|first=Dan\|date=2020-11-22\|title=UFC 255 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Guillotines Alex Perez in First Round\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/22/ufc-255-results-deiveson-figueiredo/\|access-date=2020-11-22\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			After a successful defence of his title at UFC 255, Figueiredo faced ] at ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno verbally agree to fight for UFC flyweight title at UFC 256 \|url=https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-verbally-agree-fight-ufc-flyweight-title-ufc-256 \|website=sportskeeda.com \|date=23 November 2020 \|access-date=26 November 2020}}</ref> This was the UFC's fastest championship turnaround, at 21 days.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno named new UFC 256 main event; Ferguson vs. Oliveira co-main \|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/deveison-figueiredo-vs-brandon-moreno-194157475.html \|website=sports.yahoo.com \|date=24 November 2020 \|access-date=26 November 2020}}</ref> After five rounds of back–and–forth fighting, the fight was declared a majority draw. Figueiredo had a point taken from him by referee Jason Herzog in the third 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.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Doherty\|first=Dan\|date=2020-12-13\|title=UFC 256 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo Defends Title in Wild Draw with Brandon Moreno\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/12/13/ufc-256-results-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno/\|access-date=2020-12-13\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> 13 out of 27 media outlets scored the bout for Figueiredo while 14 out of the 27 outlets scored the bout as a draw.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://mmadecisions.com/decision/11610/Deiveson-Figueiredo-vs-Brandon-Moreno\|title=MMA Decisions - Deiveson Figueiredo drew with Brandon Moreno\|publisher=mmadecisions.com\|author=MMA Decisions\|date=2020-12-12\|access-date=2024-09-03}}</ref> Both men won the'' ]'' award.<ref name="UFC 256">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/platform/amp/2020/12/13/22171568/ufc-256-official-bonus-winners-results-mma-espn-ppv-figueiredo-moreno-ferguson-vegas-holland-fiziev\|title=UFC 256 bonuses: Kevin Holland leads $50K winners with KO off his back\|publisher=bloodyelbow.com\|author=Stephie Haynes\|date=2020-11-22\|access-date=2020-11-22}}</ref>

			====Title loss and second reign====
			Figueiredo then faced Moreno in a rematch on June 12, 2021, at ].<ref name="FLWtwo">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/30962174/ufc-flyweight-champion-deiveson-figueiredo-again-fight-brandon-moreno-june-12-sources-say\|title=UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo to again fight Brandon Moreno on June 12\|website=]\|author=Ariel Helwani\|date=2021-02-25\|access-date=2021-02-25}}</ref> He lost the bout and the title via a rear-naked choke submission in round three.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Doherty\|first=Dan\|date=2021-06-13\|title=UFC 263 Results: Brandon Moreno Dominates, Chokes Out Deiveson Figueiredo\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/06/13/ufc-263-results-brandon-moreno/\|access-date=2021-06-13\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			A trilogy bout with Moreno for the ] was scheduled on December 11, 2021, at ] initially,<ref name="rematch Moreno vs Figue">{{Cite web\|last=Shelton\|first=Cole\|date=2021-09-16\|title=Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson 3 set for UFC 269\|url=https://www.bjpenn.com/?p=394571\|access-date=2021-09-16\|website={{!}} BJPenn.com\|language=en-US}}</ref> but it was moved to ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url= https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/9/15/22676833/brandon-moreno-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-trilogy-booked-for-ufc-269-in-december\|title=Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo trilogy booked for UFC 269 in December \|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Damon Martin\|date=2021-09-15\|access-date=2021-09-15}}</ref> Figueiredo trained with ] at Fight Ready to prepare for the fight.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Lee\|first=Alexander K.\|date=2022-01-20\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vows to 'take off Brandon Moreno's head' for Henry Cejudo\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/1/20/22892101/deiveson-figueiredo-vows-to-take-off-brandon-morenos-head-for-henry-cejudo\|access-date=2022-01-21\|website=MMA Fighting\|language=en}}</ref> After knocking Moreno down multiple times, he won the bout via unanimous decision, becoming a two time UFC Flyweight champion in the process.<ref>{{Cite web\|last=Law\|first=Eddie\|date=2022-01-23\|title=UFC 270: Deiveson Figueiredo Regains Flyweight Belt With Decision Win\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/01/23/ufc-270-deiveson-figueiredo-regains-the-flyweight-belt-with-decision-win/\|access-date=2022-01-23\|website=Cageside Press\|language=en-US}}</ref> This fight earned him the '']'' award.<ref name="UFC270">{{Cite web\|date=2022-01-23\|title=UFC 270 bonuses: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno among four winners\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-270-bonuses-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-among-four-winners\|access-date=2022-01-23\|website=MMA Junkie\|language=en-US}}</ref>

			The tetralogy bout between Figueiredo and ] took place on January 21, 2023, at ].<ref name="FLW">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/10/3/23386477/deiveson-figueiredo-vs-brandon-moreno-4-booked-for-ufc-283-in-brazil\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 4 booked for UFC 283 in Brazil\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Damon Martin\|date=2022-10-03\|access-date=2022-10-03}}</ref> He lost the bout and title via technical knockout before the fourth round after the ringside doctor stopped the fight due to Figueiredo's eye swelling shut.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/01/22/ufc-283-deiveson-figueiredo-vs-brandon-moreno/\|title=UFC 283: Cut Ends Deiveson Figueiredo's night early, Brandon Moreno unifies flyweight title\|website=Cageside Press\|author=Jay Anderson\|date=2023-01-22\|access-date=2023-01-22}}</ref>

			==== Post-championship and move to Bantamweight ====
			Figueiredo was scheduled to face ] on July 8, 2023, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2023-04-12 \|title=UFC 290 {{!}} Alles wat je moet weten over UFC 290 in Las Vegas \|url=https://www.eurosport.nl/mixed-martial-arts/ufc/2022/ufc-290-alles-wat-je-moet-weten-over-ufc-290-in-las-vegas_sto9559078/story.shtml \|access-date=2023-04-26 \|website=Eurosport \|language=nl}}</ref> However, Figueiredo withdrew after he was not medically cleared to compete and the bout was scrapped.<ref name="Figgyout">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/4/26/23700032/deiveson-figueiredo-out-ufc-290-fight-manel-kape-not-medially-cleared-mma\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo out of UFC 290 fight with Manel Kape, still not medically cleared to compete\|website=mmafighting.com\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=2023-04-26\|access-date=2023-04-26}}</ref>

			In his first bout in the bantamweight division, Figueiredo faced ] on December 2, 2023, at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/09/ufc-fight-night-deiveson-figueiredo-bantamweight-debut-vs-rob-font-booked-dec-2\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo to make bantamweight debut vs. Rob Font at UFC Fight Night on Dec. 2\|publisher=mmajunkie.usatoday.com\|author=Simon Samano\|date=2023-09-22\|access-date=2023-09-22}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Anderson \|first=Jay \|date=2023-12-03 \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo Successful in 135lb Debut, Gets Past Rob Font at UFC Austin \|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/12/02/deiveson-figueiredo-successful-in-135lb-debut-gets-past-rob-font-at-ufc-austin/ \|access-date=2023-12-03 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Figueiredo faced former ] ] on April 13, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Calhoun \|first=Curtis \|date=2024-01-11 \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo Booked For Bantamweight Return At UFC 300 Against A Former Champion \|url=https://www.mmanews.com/news/deiveson-figueiredo-booked-bantamweight-return-ufc-300 \|access-date=2024-01-11 \|website=MMA News {{!}} UFC News, Results & Interviews \|language=en-us}}</ref> He won the fight by rear-naked choke submission in the second round.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Dewar \|first=Val \|date=2024-04-13 \|title=Deiveson Figueiredo Moves to 2-0 at BW, Subs Cody Garbrandt to Open UFC 300 \|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/04/13/ufc-300-deiveson-figueiredo-cody-garbrandt/ \|access-date=2024-04-13 \|website=Cageside Press \|language=en-US}}</ref>

			Figueiredo faced former ] challenger ] on August 3, 2024, at ].<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-05-25 \|title=UFC Report: Marlon Vera to Fight Ex-UFC Champ at Abu Dhabi Fight Night \|url=https://www.si.com/fannation/mma/ufc/ufc-report-marlon-vera-to-fight-ex-ufc-champ-at-abu-dhabi-fight-night \|access-date=2024-05-25 \|website=MMA Knockout \|language=en-US}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the first fighter to score a recorded knockdown of Vera in the UFC.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/08/03/ufc-abu-dhabi-deiveson-figueiredo-knocks-down-chito-vera-in-third-wins-decision/\|title=UFC Abu Dhabi: Deiveson Figueiredo Knocks Down Chito Vera in Third, Wins Decision\|publisher=cagesidepress.com\|author=Jay Anderson\|date=2024-08-03\|access-date=2024-08-03}}</ref>

			Figueiredo faced former ] ] on November 23, 2024 in the main event at ].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/9/25/24253994/petr-yan-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-set-for-ufc-macau\|title=Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo set for UFC Macau headliner\|publisher=mmafighting.com\|author=Mike Heck\|date=2024-09-25\|access-date=2024-09-25}}</ref> He lost the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/11/23/ufc-macau-petr-yan-defeats-deiveson-figueiredo-rematch-merab-dvallishvili/\|title=UFC Macau: Petr Yan Defeats Deiveson Figueiredo in Instant Classic, Calls for Merab Rematch\|publisher=cagesidepress.com\|author=Patrick McCorry\|date=2024-11-23\|access-date=2024-11-23}}</ref>

	== Personal life==		== Personal life==
	Figueiredo worked as a bricklayer and a ~~hairdresser~~ before competing in MMA professionally.<ref name="sportv.globo.com 2017/05" />		Figueiredo worked as a farmer, bricklayer, hairdresser, taxi driver and sushi chef before competing in MMA professionally.<ref name="sportv.globo.com 2017/05" />

			He is a fan of Brazilian ] teams ] and ].<ref></ref>
	==Championships and accomplishments==
	*''']'''
	**] (One time, current)
	**] (One time) {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref name="mmamania.com 2019-07-28" />
	**] (One time) {{small\|vs.]}}<ref name="UFN172" />

			Following a stint at Team Alpha Male, Deiveson returned to his native Brazil and founded Team Figueiredo gym in ].<ref name=bc20 />
	*''']'''
	**2019 July Fight of the Month {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/fight-of-the-month-july-2019-deiveson-figueiredo-alexandre-pantoja-ufc-240\|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for July: The flyweights deliver again\|date=August 8, 2019\|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>

			==Championships and accomplishments==
	**57 kg ] Northeast Brazil champion.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/Deiveson-Alcantara\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo - Official UFC® Profile\|website=www.ufc.com\|language=en\|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref>
			===Mixed martial arts===
			* ''']'''
			** ] (two times)
			*** One successful title defense (first reign)
			*** One successful title retainment (first reign)
			***The fastest title-fight turnaround in UFC history (21 days in 2020)<ref>{{cite web\|url=
			https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-256-post-event-facts-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-history-draw-records\|title=UFC 256 post-event facts: Deiveson Figueiredo, Brandon Moreno make history with draw\|date=December 13, 2020\|author=Mike Bohn\|work=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
			***Tied (]) for third most title fight wins in UFC Flyweight division history (3)<ref name="flwstats">{{cite web \|author=UFC \|date=December 7, 2024 \|title=UFC Flyweight Division – Stats \|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?fighter_status=0&weight_class=FLW \|work=UFC.com}}</ref>
			** ] (Three times) {{small\|vs. ] and ] 1 & 3}}<ref name="mmamania.com 2019-07-28" /><ref name="UFC 256"/><ref name="UFC270" />
			** ] (One time) {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref name="UFN172" />
			** Tied (] & ]) for ] (7)<ref name="Flyweight">{{cite web\|url=http://statleaders.ufc.com/?weight_class=FLW\|title=UFC Records - Flyweight\|website=statleaders.ufc.com\|access-date=2024-12-07}}</ref>
			** ] history (1:57) <small>(vs. ])</small>
			**] (11)<ref name="Flyweight"/>
			**Most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (20)<ref name="Flyweight"/>
			**Tied (]) for fourth most wins in UFC Flyweight division history (10)<ref name="Flyweight"/>
			**Tied (]) for fifth longest win streak in UFC Flyweight division history (5)<ref name="Flyweight"/>
			**Shortest span between a trilogy in UFC history (406 days)<ref name=pre270>{{cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-270-pre-event-facts-brandon-moreno-vs-deiveson-figueiredo-trilogy-history-francis-ngannou-ciryl-gane\|title=UFC 270 pre-event facts: Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo trilogy has historic wrinkle\|date=January 18, 2022\|work=]\|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref>
			**First trilogy in UFC history consisting of both fighters' three consecutive bouts<ref name=pre270 />
			**'''UFC.com Awards'''
			***2020: Fighter of the Year,<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-fighters-year-figueiredo-read\|title=The 2020 Awards: The Fighters Of The Year\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=December 26, 2020\|work=]}}</ref> Ranked #2 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ] 1</small><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-fights\|title=The 2020 Awards: 10 Best Fights\|author=Thomas Gerbasi\|date=December 24, 2020\|work=]}}</ref> & Ranked #9 Submission of the Year {{small\|vs. ] 2}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/2020-awards-10-best-submissions-lipski-dern-khabib-sterling\|title=The 10 Best Submissions of 2020\|date=24 December 2020\|first=Thomas\|last=Gerbasi\|work=]}}</ref>
			***2022: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year {{small\|vs. ] 3}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.ufc.com/news/fights-2022-ufccom-awards-prochazka-teixeira-chimaev-burns\|title=The Fights {{pipe}} 2022 UFC.com Awards\|date=December 23, 2022\|work=]\|author=Thomas Gerbasi}}</ref>
			* ''']'''
			** 2019 July Fight of the Month {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2019/08/fight-of-the-month-july-2019-deiveson-figueiredo-alexandre-pantoja-ufc-240\|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for July: The flyweights deliver again\|date=August 8, 2019\|publisher=mmajunkie.com}}</ref>
			** 2020 December Fight of the Month {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-december-2020-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-ufc-256\|title=MMA Junkie's 'Fight of the Month' for December: An epic title-fight draw\|date=January 2, 2021\|work=]}}</ref>
			**2022 January Fight of the Month {{small\|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/fight-of-the-month-january-2022-deiveson-figueiredo-brandon-moreno-ufc-270\|title=MMA Junkie's Fight of the Month for January: A historic trilogy fight\|date=February 3, 2022\|work=]\|author=Mike Bohn}}</ref>
			*'''MMA Mania'''
			**2020 Fight of the Year <small>vs. ]</small><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/12/25/22177827/ufc-mma-fights-of-the-year-2020-top-5-list\|title=UFC/MMA 'Fights of the Year' 2020 - Top 5 List\|author=Patrick L. Stumberg\|date=December 25, 2020\|publisher=mmamania.com}}</ref>
			**2020 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmamania.com/2020/12/25/22177814/ufc-mma-fighters-of-the-year-2020-top-5-list\|title=UFC/MMA 'Fighters of the Year' 2020 - Top 5 List \|author=Patrick L. Stumberg\|date=December 25, 2020\|publisher=mmamania.com}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**2020 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://theathletic.com/2282332/2020/12/24/deiveson-figueiredo-2020-mma-fighter-of-the-year-ufc/\|title=Deiveson Figueiredo: 2020 MMA Fighter of the Year\|date=December 24, 2020\|work=]\|author=Ben Fowlkes}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**2020 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2020/12/29/22202752/mma-fighting-2020-fighter-of-the-year-deiveson-figueiredo\|title=MMA Fighting's 2020 Fighter of the Year: Deiveson Figueiredo\|author=Guilherme Cruz\|date=December 29, 2020\|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref>
			*'''Combat Press'''
			**2020 Male Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://combatpress.com/2021/01/combat-press-2020-mma-awards-male-fighter-of-the-year-deiveson-figueiredo/\|title=Combat Press 2020 MMA Awards: Male Fighter of the Year – Deiveson Figueiredo\|author=Dan Kuhl\|date=January 4, 2021\|publisher=combatpress.com}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**2020 Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sherdogs-2020-Fighter-of-the-Year-176985\|title=Sherdog's 2020 Fighter of the Year\|author=Josh Gross\|date=December 30, 2020\|work=]}}</ref>
			*'''The Body Lock MMA'''
			**2020 Male Fighter of the Year<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://thebodylockmma.com/ufc/deiveson-figueiredo-is-the-body-locks-2020-male-fighter-of-the-year/\|title= Deiveson Figueiredo is The Body Lock's 2020 Male Fighter of the Year\|author=Jake Nichols\|date=January 4, 2021\|website=thebodylockmma.com}}</ref>
			*''']'''
			**2021 ] <small>vs. ] at ]</small><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/12/10/22827368/2021-world-mma-awards-results\|title=2021 World MMA Awards Results\|date=December 10, 2021\|publisher=mmafighting.com}}</ref>

			===Grappling===
			*''']'''
			** ] Northeast Brazil champion<ref name=UFCprofile />

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			\|align=center\|5:00
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			\|align=center\|1:57
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	<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Deiveson-Figueiredo-110485\|title=Deiveson\|last=Sherdog.com\|website=Sherdog\|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref>		<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Deiveson-Figueiredo-110485\|title=Deiveson\|last=Sherdog.com\|website=Sherdog\|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref>

			== Pay-per-view bouts ==
			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|+
			!No
			!Event
			!Fight
			!Date
			!Venue
			!City
			!PPV buys
			\|-
			\|1.
			\|]
			\|'''Figueiredo vs. Perez'''
			\|November 21, 2020
			\|]
			\|], United States
			\|Not Disclosed<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/71715-ufc-255 \| title=UFC 255: Figueiredo vs. Perez {{!}} MMA Event \|website=Tapology \|language=en}}</ref>
			\|-
			\|2.
			\|]
			\|'''Figueiredo vs. Moreno'''
			\|December 12, 2020
			\|]
			\|], United States
			\|Not Disclosed<ref>{{cite web \| url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/71960-ufc-256 \| title=UFC 256: Figueiredo vs. Moreno {{!}} MMA Event \|website=Tapology \|language=en}}</ref>
			\|}

	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* ]		* ]
	* ]		* ]

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	{{s-ach}}
	\|-
	{{s-bef\|before=]}}
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Brazilian mixed martial artist (born 1987) In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Alcântara and the second or paternal family name is Figueiredo.

Deiveson Figueiredo
Figueiredo in 2024
Born	Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (1987-12-18) December 18, 1987 (age 37) Soure, Pará, Brazil
Other names	Daico Deus Da Guerra
Height	5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight	135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb)
Division	Flyweight (2012–2023) Bantamweight (2023–present)
Reach	68 in (173 cm)
Fighting out of	Soure, Pará, Brazil
Team	Marajó Brothers Team (2004–2018) Team Alpha Male (2018–2019) Team Figueiredo (2019–2021) Fight Ready (2021–present) Chute Boxe Diego Lima (2022–present)
Rank	Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active	2012–present

Mixed martial arts record
Total	29
Wins	24
By knockout	9
By submission	9
By decision	6
Losses	4
By knockout	1
By submission	1
By decision	2
Draws	1

Other information
Notable relatives	Francisco Figueiredo
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Deiveson Alcântara Figueiredo (born December 18, 1987) is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He has also competed in the Flyweight division, where he is a former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. As of August 6, 2024, he is #5 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

Background

Figueiredo was born in Soure, Pará, Brazil, a small city on the isle of Marajó. His father was a buffalo herder who practiced luta marajoara, a local folk wrestling style. Deiveson has a younger sister and a brother – Francisco – who also is a professional mixed martial artist who was signed with the UFC. He was a cowboy, working with his father at an animal farm until he was thirteen years old. Around the age of nine, he followed his father's footsteps and began wrestling. He moved to Belém to attend high school and started training in capoeira. He started training MMA under the tutelage of UFC Bantamweight Iuri "Marajó" Alcântara at the age of sixteen.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Figueiredo made his professional debut in February 2012 against a fellow debutante Aluisio Ferreira. He won the fight by first-round submission. 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.

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. Figueiredo won the fight by a second-round TKO.

He was then scheduled to fight Jefte Brilhante during Revelation FC 3, but the bout was later cancelled. He was scheduled to fight Henrique Souza during Revelation FC 4, but the fight was likewise later cancelled.

Figueiredo was scheduled to fight Antônio de Miranda during Jungle Fight 87, following a seventeen-month break from the sport. He defeated de Miranda by submission mid-way through the first round. He fought again four months later, during Jungle Fight 90, against the undefeated Denis Araujo Oliveira. He defeated Araujo by a second-round TKO.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Figueiredo made his promotional debut on June 3, 2017, at UFC 212, facing Marco Beltran. He won the fight via technical knockout by corner stoppage after round two.

His next fight came on October 28, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida against Jarred Brooks. He won the fight via split decision.

On February 3, 2018, Figueiredo faced Joseph Morales at UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders. He won the fight via technical knockout in round two.

Figueiredo faced John Moraga on August 25, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 135. He won the fight via technical knockout 3:08 into the second round.

Figueiredo was expected to face Joseph Benavidez on January 19, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 143. However the promotion clarified plans indicating that the pairing was off and that Figueiredo would be rescheduled for a separate event.

Figueiredo faced Jussier Formiga on March 23, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 148. He lost the fight via unanimous decision, thus resulting in Figueiredo's first professional loss.

Figueiredo faced Alexandre Pantoja on July 27, 2019, at UFC 240. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

Figueiredo faced Tim Elliott on October 12, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 161. He won the fight via submission in the first round.

UFC Flyweight Champion

Figueiredo faced Joseph Benavidez for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC Fight Night 169 on February 29, 2020. At the weigh-in, Figueiredo weighed in at 127.5 pounds, 2.5 pounds over the title fight limit. As a result, Figueiredo forfeited 30 percent of his purse to Benavidez and wasn't eligible to win the UFC Flyweight championship. He won the fight via TKO in round two.

Figueiredo rematched with Joseph Benavidez for the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship at UFC Fight Night 172 on July 19, 2020. On July 11, 2020, Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19. 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. Figueiredo passed multiple COVID-19 tests, clearing him to fight in the main event. Figueiredo won the fight via a technical submission in the first round. This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.

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. However, it was reported on October 2, 2020, that Garbrandt had torn his bicep and was forced to pull out of the contest. Figueiredo instead made his first title defense against Alex Perez. He won the fight via guillotine choke submission in round one.

After a successful defence of his title at UFC 255, Figueiredo faced Brandon Moreno at UFC 256. This was the UFC's fastest championship turnaround, at 21 days. After five rounds of back–and–forth fighting, the fight was declared a majority draw. Figueiredo had a point taken from him by referee Jason Herzog in the third 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. 13 out of 27 media outlets scored the bout for Figueiredo while 14 out of the 27 outlets scored the bout as a draw. Both men won the Fight of the Night award.

Title loss and second reign

Figueiredo then faced Moreno in a rematch on June 12, 2021, at UFC 263. He lost the bout and the title via a rear-naked choke submission in round three.

A trilogy bout with Moreno for the UFC Flyweight Championship was scheduled on December 11, 2021, at UFC 269 initially, but it was moved to UFC 270. Figueiredo trained with Henry Cejudo at Fight Ready to prepare for the fight. After knocking Moreno down multiple times, he won the bout via unanimous decision, becoming a two time UFC Flyweight champion in the process. This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award.

The tetralogy bout between Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno took place on January 21, 2023, at UFC 283. He lost the bout and title via technical knockout before the fourth round after the ringside doctor stopped the fight due to Figueiredo's eye swelling shut.

Post-championship and move to Bantamweight

Figueiredo was scheduled to face Manel Kape on July 8, 2023, at UFC 290. However, Figueiredo withdrew after he was not medically cleared to compete and the bout was scrapped.

In his first bout in the bantamweight division, Figueiredo faced Rob Font on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 52. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Figueiredo faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt on April 13, 2024, at UFC 300. He won the fight by rear-naked choke submission in the second round.

Figueiredo faced former UFC Bantamweight Championship challenger Marlon Vera on August 3, 2024, at UFC on ABC 7. He won the fight by unanimous decision, becoming the first fighter to score a recorded knockdown of Vera in the UFC.

Figueiredo faced former UFC Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan on November 23, 2024 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 248. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Personal life

Figueiredo worked as a farmer, bricklayer, hairdresser, taxi driver and sushi chef before competing in MMA professionally.

He is a fan of Brazilian football teams Botafogo and Paysandu.

Following a stint at Team Alpha Male, Deiveson returned to his native Brazil and founded Team Figueiredo gym in Belém.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Ultimate Fighting Championship
- UFC Flyweight Championship (two times)
  - One successful title defense (first reign)
  - One successful title retainment (first reign)
  - The fastest title-fight turnaround in UFC history (21 days in 2020)
  - Tied (Brandon Moreno) for third most title fight wins in UFC Flyweight division history (3)
- Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno 1 & 3
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez
- Tied (Demetrious Johnson & Alexandre Pantoja) for most finishes in UFC Flyweight division history (7)
- Fastest submission in UFC Flyweight division history (1:57) (vs. Alex Perez)
- Most knockdowns landed in UFC Flyweight division history (11)
- Most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (20)
- Tied (Brandon Moreno) for fourth most wins in UFC Flyweight division history (10)
- Tied (Tatsuro Taira) for fifth longest win streak in UFC Flyweight division history (5)
- Shortest span between a trilogy in UFC history (406 days)
- First trilogy in UFC history consisting of both fighters' three consecutive bouts
- UFC.com Awards
  - 2020: Fighter of the Year, Ranked #2 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno 1 & Ranked #9 Submission of the Year vs. Joseph Benavidez 2
  - 2022: Ranked #6 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno 3
MMAJunkie.com
- 2019 July Fight of the Month vs. Alexandre Pantoja
- 2020 December Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno
- 2022 January Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno
MMA Mania
- 2020 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno
- 2020 Fighter of the Year
The Athletic
- 2020 Fighter of the Year
MMA Fighting
- 2020 Fighter of the Year
Combat Press
- 2020 Male Fighter of the Year
Sherdog
- 2020 Fighter of the Year
The Body Lock MMA
- 2020 Male Fighter of the Year
World MMA Awards
- 2021 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno at UFC 256

Grappling

Brazilian jiu-jitsu
- Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Northeast Brazil champion

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
29 matches	24 wins	4 losses
By knockout	9	1
By submission	9	1
By decision	6	2
Draws	1


Res.	Record	Opponent	Method	Event	Date	Round	Time	Location	Notes
Loss	24–4–1	Petr Yan	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Yan vs. Figueiredo	November 23, 2024	5	5:00	Macau, SAR, China
Win	24–3–1	Marlon Vera	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov	August 3, 2024	3	5:00	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win	23–3–1	Cody Garbrandt	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 300	April 13, 2024	2	4:02	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	22–3–1	Rob Font	Decision (unanimous)	UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan	December 2, 2023	3	5:00	Austin, Texas, United States	Bantamweight debut.
Loss	21–3–1	Brandon Moreno	TKO (doctor stoppage)	UFC 283	January 21, 2023	3	5:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil	Lost the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win	21–2–1	Brandon Moreno	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 270	January 22, 2022	5	5:00	Anaheim, California, United States	Won the UFC Flyweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Loss	20–2–1	Brandon Moreno	Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC 263	June 12, 2021	3	2:26	Glendale, Arizona, United States	Lost the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Draw	20–1–1	Brandon Moreno	Draw (majority)	UFC 256	December 12, 2020	5	5:00	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Retained the UFC Flyweight Championship. Figueiredo was deducted one point in round 3 due to a groin strike. Fight of the Night.
Win	20–1	Alex Perez	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC 255	November 21, 2020	1	1:57	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Defended the UFC Flyweight Championship.
Win	19–1	Joseph Benavidez	Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)	UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2	July 19, 2020	1	4:48	Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates	Won the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win	18–1	Joseph Benavidez	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo	February 29, 2020	2	1:54	Norfolk, Virginia, United States	For the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship. Figueiredo missed weight (127.5 lb) and became ineligible to win the title.
Win	17–1	Tim Elliott	Submission (guillotine choke)	UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson	October 12, 2019	1	3:08	Tampa, Florida, United States
Win	16–1	Alexandre Pantoja	Decision (unanimous)	UFC 240	July 27, 2019	3	5:00	Edmonton, Alberta, Canada	Fight of the Night.
Loss	15–1	Jussier Formiga	Decision (unanimous)	UFC Fight Night: Thompson vs. Pettis	March 23, 2019	3	5:00	Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Win	15–0	John Moraga	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick	August 25, 2018	2	3:08	Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Win	14–0	Joseph Morales	TKO (punches)	UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Anders	February 3, 2018	2	4:34	Belém, Brazil
Win	13–0	Jarred Brooks	Decision (split)	UFC Fight Night: Brunson vs. Machida	October 28, 2017	3	5:00	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	12–0	Marco Beltrán	TKO (corner stoppage)	UFC 212	June 3, 2017	2	5:00	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win	11–0	Ricardo do Socorro	Submission (arm-triangle choke)	Salvaterra Marajó Fight 5	December 1, 2016	1	1:20	Salvaterra, Brazil
Win	10–0	Denis Oliveira Fontes Araujo	KO (punches)	Jungle Fight 90	September 3, 2016	2	2:56	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	9–0	Antônio de Miranda	Submission (guillotine choke)	Jungle Fight 87	May 21, 2016	1	2:55	São Paulo, Brazil
Win	8–0	Rayner Silva	TKO (punches)	Jungle Fight 75	December 18, 2014	2	3:20	Belém, Brazil
Win	7–0	João Neto Silva	TKO (punches)	Coalizao Fight 4	November 13, 2014	1	2:18	Benevides, Brazil
Win	6–0	Joel Silva	KO (punches)	Coalizao Fight 2	August 7, 2014	1	3:30	Belém, Brazil
Win	5–0	Edvaldo Junior	Submission (guillotine choke)	Jurunense Open Fight MMA 7	July 3, 2014	1	4:55	Belém, Brazil
Win	4–0	Adailton Pereira	Decision (unanimous)	Lago da Pedra Fight	May 1, 2014	3	5:00	Lago da Pedra, Brazil
Win	3–0	David Raimundo Silva	Submission (guillotine choke)	Jurunense Open Fight MMA 6	March 20, 2014	1	0:53	Belém, Brazil
Win	2–0	Jonas Ferreira	TKO (punches)	Amazon Fight 18	August 11, 2012	1	2:04	Santa Isabel do Pará, Brazil
Win	1–0	Aluisio Ferreira	Submission (armbar)	Knock Out Combat Icoaraci 3	February 17, 2012	1	3:02	Belém, Brazil

Pay-per-view bouts


No	Event	Fight	Date	Venue	City	PPV buys
1.	UFC 255	Figueiredo vs. Perez	November 21, 2020	UFC Apex	Enterprise, Nevada, United States	Not Disclosed
2.	UFC 256	Figueiredo vs. Moreno	December 12, 2020	UFC Apex	Enterprise, Nevada, United States	Not Disclosed

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Awards and achievements
Preceded byHenry Cejudo Vacated	3rd UFC Flyweight Champion July 19, 2020 – June 21, 2021	Succeeded byBrandon Moreno
Preceded byBrandon Moreno	5th UFC Flyweight Champion January 22, 2020 – January 21, 2023	Succeeded byBrandon Moreno

Ultimate Fighting Championship current champions

Men's

Heavyweight	Jon Jones Tom Aspinall (interim)
Light heavyweight	Alex Pereira
Middleweight	Dricus du Plessis
Welterweight	Belal Muhammad
Lightweight	Islam Makhachev
Featherweight	Ilia Topuria
Bantamweight	Merab Dvalishvili
Flyweight	Alexandre Pantoja

Women's

Featherweight	Vacant
Bantamweight	Raquel Pennington
Flyweight	Valentina Shevchenko
Strawweight	Zhang Weili

v t e UFC Flyweight Champions
Demetrious Johnson Henry Cejudo Deiveson Figueiredo Brandon Moreno Deiveson Figueiredo (2) Brandon Moreno (ic) Brandon Moreno (2) Alexandre Pantoja (current)