Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height & More

Who is Deiveson Figueiredo? 

Deiveson Figueiredo is perhaps one of the most inspiring men in the UFC. The Brazilian had to go through great difficulties to make it to the promotion. The 36-year-old started his journey in the UFC via the flyweight division and achieved great success as he is the former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. However, Figueiredo has now transitioned to the bantamweight division and is ruling the octagon.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Early Life 

Deiveson Figueiredo was born on December 18, 1987, in Soure, Paras, which is a small city in Marajo, Brazil. The fighter likes to live a private life and thus there is no information available regarding his parents except for the fact that his father was a local folk freestyle wrestler. Until he was thirteen, Figueiredo worked as a cowboy with his father. He then moved to Belem and learned capoeira. He did not train in MMA until he was sixteen.

Figueiredo previously held multiple jobs. He was a bricklayer, a sushi chef, and a hairstylist before becoming a martial artist. Speaking of his siblings, Figueiredo has a younger brother and sister. His brother Francisco Figueiredo is following in his footsteps as he is also an MMA fighter in the flyweight division and has a record of 13-5-1.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Wife and Kids

Deiveson Figueiredo is happily married to Bruno Moraes. The couple tied the knot in a private lavish ceremony and are said to be with each other since 2015. Moraes likes to live a private life, therefore, not much is known about her life. They have a son together named Benicio, who was born in 2019. Figueiredo also has a daughter from his previous relationship and she stays with him now.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Net Worth 2024

Deiveson Figueiredo has a net worth of approximately $2 million. The fighter has earned about $1,604,500 from his MMA career so far while he got his biggest payout during UFC 256 for fighting against Brandon Moreno. Figueiredo took home a handsome amount of $640,000.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Timeline

His first fight with the promotion took place in Brazil itself. Figueiredo defeated Marco Beltran to win his debut fight. 'Daico' won his next three matches before losing to Jussier Formiga. He bounced back with a decisive victory over Alexandre Pantoja in his next fight. After that, he defeated Tim Elliott to secure a title shot.

Deiveson Figueiredo fought Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight championship on February 29, 2020. Figueiredo won the bout, but couldn't claim the title as he had missed weight. Also, there was controversy surrounding an inadvertent headbutt.

Nevertheless, the duo fought again in July 2020. This time, Figueiredo put Benavidez to sleep via a rear-naked choke. He then went on to defeat Alex Perez and ended with a draw against Brandon Moreno.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Partnerships and Endorsements

Deiveson Figueiredo has a contract with brands like Blaze and Life Strong.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Stats and Record

Deiveson Figueiredo has a pro MMA record of 23-3-1. He won nine games each via submission and KO/TKO, while the remaining five victories came via decision. Speaking of the UFC, the fighter has won 12 games while losing three fights while one match ended in a draw.

Deiveson Figueiredo's Major Achievement and Awards

• Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno x2


• Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez


• Tied (Demetrious Johnson) 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)

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

Brazilian jiu-jitsu

• Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Northeast Brazil champion

Deiveson Figueiredo's Titles

• UFC Flyweight Championship (two times)


• One successful title defense (first reign)


• One successful title retainment (first reign)

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