Deiveson Figueiredo, the most dangerous dad in the UFC?

Imagine a guy who can tame an 800kg buffalo for breakfast, give you a flawless fade at noon, and rip your head off with a guillotine before dinner. At 36, Deiveson Figueiredo isn't here to mess around. The "Deus da Guerra" is on a mission in the bantamweight division to secure a second world title, and the young pitbull Song Yadong is the final hurdle on his road to the throne.

🥊 Quick Stats

Name: Deiveson Figueiredo
Record: 24-3-1 (the real deal, ignore those ESPN glitches)
Signature look: Rocks a blood-red stripe painted on his head and has a chin made of reinforced titanium.

The High-Five Block

The last 5 results for the warrior from Marajó:

• ✅ Marlon Vera — Decision (unanimous) R3 (5:00)
• ✅ Cody Garbrandt — Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 (4:02)
• ✅ Rob Font — Decision (unanimous) R3 (5:00)
• ❌ Brandon Moreno — TKO (doctor stoppage) R3 (5:00)
• ✅ Brandon Moreno — Decision (unanimous) R5 (5:00)

The origin story

Before turning out lights under the bright lights of Las Vegas, Figueiredo lived three lives in the Amazonian mud. Born on the wild island of Marajó, the kid worked as a cowhand on his father's buffalo ranch. To survive in Belém, he took every odd job imaginable: barber, sushi chef, construction worker, and motorcycle taxi driver. This school of hard knocks forged his style. He started with Luta Marajoara, a raw, traditional wrestling style unique to his island, before branching into capoeira at 16, then jiu-jitsu and boxing as an adult. The result? A hybrid fighter, tough as nails, who knows exactly what it means to be hungry.

Four wars and a weight class burial

At flyweight (125 lb), Figueiredo was a physical tyrant. A two-time champion, he cemented his legacy in a historic tetralogy against Brandon Moreno. Four fights of pure violence that took a toll on his body due to brutal weight cuts. When he moved up to bantamweight (135 lb) in late 2023, the doubters predicted he'd get crushed by bigger guys. They were wrong. Freed from the misery of the scale, the Brazilian kept his phenomenal power while finding a marathoner's cardio. His last three fights? A tactical masterclass against Rob Font, a clinical submission over former champ Cody Garbrandt, and a display of pure force against Marlon Vera.

Useless trivia

• He owned a pet buffalo named "Ferdinand" that he used to ride to blow off steam between training sessions on his home island.
• Still a barber at heart, he keeps cutting his training partners' hair and maintains his own look with his signature painted red stripe.
• He is the only fighter in UFC history to have fought the same man four consecutive times for a world title.

The MMX take

This clash against Song Yadong is a true "Title Eliminator." The Chinese prospect is a demolition machine: young, lightning-fast, and packing serious heat in his hands. But make no mistake, Figueiredo is a walking bear trap. With a 71% finish rate (17 wins before the final bell), the Brazilian is an elite opportunist. His striking accuracy (55%) and his intact power at 135 lb will force Yadong to think twice before stepping into his range. If the Chinese fighter tries a desperate takedown, he's walking straight into Deiveson's legendary guillotine. Plus, Figueiredo has never been properly KO'd in his career. Facing a Yadong who tends to fade as the rounds go on, the Brazilian's experience in 25-minute fights will be the deciding factor. It's a rock-solid pick: Figueiredo by unanimous decision, thanks to his fight IQ and ground superiority.

One more win and the cowboy from Marajó will earn another shot at writing his legacy in the UFC. Do you think he'll win his next fight? Come place your bets and challenge your buddies on MMX.

📋 On the same card: Check out all the profiles for UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Figueiredo