Deiveson Figueiredo is a former two-time flyweight champion of the UFC who reigned the division from 2020 to 2021 and 2022 to 2023. He eventually dropped the flyweight strap to Brandon Moreno at UFC 283 on January 21, 2023. The loss prompted the former champion to announce his switch to the bantamweight division.
Figueiredo squared off against Rob Font in his first bantamweight bout in the UFC. The duo faced each other on December 2, 2023, at UFC on ESPN: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan. He secured a unanimous decision victory and announced his arrival in the division with a win. As of May 2, 2025, Figueiredo is ranked No. 5 in the division's rankings.
Deus Da Guerra Meaning
Deus Da Guerra is a Portuguese word that translates to ‘God of war’ in English. The nickname is used by Brazilian professional mixed martial artist Deiveson Figueiredo.
Deiveson Figueiredo nickname
The former UFC flyweight champion is nicknamed 'Deus Da Guerra' and is fondly referred to by the nom de guerre by his fans and combat sports aficionados. The nickname is a tribute to Kratos, who is a Greek demigod from the God of War video game series produced by Santa Monica Studio.
Why does Dieveson Figueiredo have a red stripe?
Dieveson Figueiredo has a red stripe on one side of his head, which resembles Kratos from the God of War video game series. His nickname in the fight business also translates into God of War, an apparent homage to the Greek demigod.
Last updated on May 2, 2025
FAQs on Deiveson Figueiredo Nickname
A. He is nicknamed 'Deus Da Guerra.'
A. He is a Brazilian national.
A. Dieveson Figueiredo made his UFC debut on June 3, 2017.
A. He is 37 years old as of May 2025.
A. He moved up from flyweight to the bantamweight division.
