Deiveson Figueiredo

Last Modified Apr 13, 2024 09:34 GMT
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Deiveson Figueiredo is a leading professional mixed martial artist who is signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He competed in the flyweight division, in which he has reigned as a champion twice by holding the UFC men’s flyweight title. He recently switched to the bantamweight weight class after losing his flyweight championship against Brandon Moreno at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023.

Deiveson Figueiredo made his move up to the bantamweight division and faced Rob Font in his inaugural bantamweight showdown at UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan on December 2, 2023. He won the fight and is currently ranked as the No. 8 fighter in the division. Figueiredo is scheduled to take on Cody Garbrandt at UFC 300 on April 13, 2024.

Deiveson Figueiredo Personal Information

NameDeiveson Alcantara Figueiredo
Age36
DOBDecember 18, 1986
Nationality
ProfessionProfessional Mixed Martial Artist
Net Worth$2 million (estimated)
Height5 feet 6 inches
Weight135 lb
Education -
Relationship StatusMarried

Deiveson Figueiredo Early Life

Deiveson Figueiredo was born on September 18, 1987, in Soure, Para, Brazil. His father was interested in local freestyle wrestling and he has a sister and a brother named Francisco in his family, who is a professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC.

He started as a professional mixed martial artist and made his debut in 2012. Figueiredo progressed through his career and joined the UFC in 2017. He has reigned as the flyweight champion of the UFC twice and is now a competitor in the bantamweight division.

Deiveson Figueiredo Personal Life

Not much is known about Deiveson Figueiredo’s parents. His father was a local folk freestyle wrestler in his youth and Figueiredo has two siblings. He grew up alongside a sister and a brother named Francisco, who is also a fellow UFC fighter.

Deiveson Figueiredo Wife

Deiveson Figueiredo is married to a woman named Bruna Moraes. The couple lives happily together, Moraes is reported to be residing in Brazil and maintains a low profile.

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Deiveson Figueiredo Kids

Deiveson Figueiredo has a son with his wife, Benicio, who was born in 2019. He has a daughter who lives with the couple from Figueiredo’s previous relationship.

Deiveson Figueiredo Social Media

Deiveson Figueiredo maintains a presence on multiple social media platforms to stay in touch with his fans and followers. The links to his social media platforms can be found below:

Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth

Deiveson Figueiredo has an estimated net worth of around $2 million as of April 2024. His professional mixed martial arts career besides his brand endorsement deals is a major contributor to his wealth.

Deiveson Figueiredo MMA Record

Deiveson Figueiredo has a professional mixed martial arts record of 22 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw as of April 2024.

26 matches22 wins3 losses
By knockout91
By submission81
By decision51
Draws1

Deiveson Figueiredo MMA Losses

Deiveson Figueiredo has lost three professional fights as of April 2024.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Jussier Formiga

Deiveson Figueiredo locked horns with Jussier Formiga on March 23, 2019. Formiga handed Figueiredo a unanimous decision loss in the bout.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs.Brandon Moreno

Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno squared off against each other at UFC 263 with the flyweight title on the line. Moreno defeated him via third-round submission to win the fight.

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Brandon Moreno 3

Deiveson Figueiredo and Brandon Moreno locked horns with each other for the third time at UFC 283. Figueiredo lost the fight via a third-round TKO.

Deiveson Figueiredo Contract

Deiveson Figueiredo became a professional mixed martial artist in 2012. After fighting with multiple fight promotions, he joined the UFC with an impressive record of 12 wins and 0 losses. Figueiredo made his promotional debut for the UFC at UFC 212 and has since been regularly fighting in the promotion.

FAQs on Deiveson Figueiredo

A. He is 36 years old.


A. Yes, he is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion.


A. He competes in the bantamweight division of the UFC.


A. He will face Cody Garbrandt in his next fight.


A. He has a professional MMA record of 22 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw.

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