Deiveson Figueiredo dominated the flyweight division by producing spectacular performances prior to his switch from the weight class. He arrived in the Ultimate Fighting Championship as a professional mixed martial artist with an unblemished record of 12 wins and 0 losses. Before his debut in the company, Figueiredo excelled as a flyweight competitor by finishing all his opponents by knockouts and submission. Figueiredo's first professional loss resulted in a fight against Jussier Formiga.
He recovered from the setback in a dominating fashion and defeated Alexandre Pantoja and Tim Elliott in his next two fights, positioning himself for a shot at the vacant flyweight title at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo against Joseph Benavidez. The duo locked horns with each other on February 29, 2020, and Figueiredo maintained his momentum from his previous fight. He finished Benavidez in the second round but didn’t win the title due to missing the weight limit. The pair met each other in a rematch at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo 2 on July 19, 2020. Figueiredo finished Benavidez in the first round by tapping him out with a rear-naked choke and won the vacant flyweight championship. In his last flyweight outing, Deiveson Figueiredo squared off against Brandon Moreno at UFC 283. Moreno defeated him by third-round TKO (doctor’s stoppage) and took the flyweight title from him.
Deiveson Figueiredo's Switch Up a Weight Class
Deiveson Figueiredo moved up to the bantamweight division from the flyweight weight class. After losing the flyweight title against Brandon Moreno, he indicated his intentions of going up the weight class to bantamweight. He crossed paths with Rob Font at UFC Fight Night: Dariush vs. Tsarukyan on December 2, 2023, in his inaugural bantamweight showdown.
Figueiredo won the fight by a unanimous decision and got off with a winning start in the division. As of May 2, 2025, he has competed four times as a bantamweight and won three fights while losing one. The former UFC champion will return to the octagon on May 3, 2025, against Cody Sandhagen in a bantamweight showdown.
How much does Deiveson Figueiredo weigh?
Deiveson Figueiredo weighs 135 lbs. He is an active competitor in the bantamweight division, and he falls in the mandated weight bracket as a competitor in the division.
How tall is Deiveson Figueiredo?
Deiveson Figueiredo is 1.65m (5 feet and 6 inches) tall. He has a reach of 68 inches and is a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
FAQs on Deiveson Figueiredo Weight Class
A. Yes, he moved up a weight class to Bantamweight.
A. He will compete in the bantamweight division now.
A. He will square off against Cory Sandhagen in his upcoming bout.
A. He is 1.65m tall in height.
A. Yes, he has a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
