UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno spoke to MMA Junkie and expanded on what he hopes to accomplish as a UFC champion. Moreno became the first-ever Mexican-born UFC champion when he defeated Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 263 in Glendale, Arizona. Moreno’s historic title win was something to marvel at. Now, fans expect him to ascend to incredible heights. ‘The Assassin Baby’ carries the hopes of a nation on his shoulders and he’s well aware of the eyeballs that will be on him. In fact, Moreno revealed that he wants to emulate the illustrious career of iconic Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez. Even non-boxing fans know who Cesar Chavez Sr is and Moreno wants to mirror his legacy in the sport of MMA. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/brandon.jpg] “I think first you have to contextualize what Julio Cesar Chavez means for my country, for Mexico. I know that he’s world-renowned and that everyone in the boxing world knows who Julio Cesar Chavez is. He’s a legend, and you reach legend status when people, regardless if they like boxing or not, know your name – people know Julio Cesar Chavez.” “In Mexico, times that by the maximum, and to have someone like that have very nice words for you and recognize your name, it’s very special. I’ve said it before, I want to be the Julio Cesar Chavez of MMA. I want to be that point of reference, when people hear my name they say, ‘That guy is a legend in MMA; he revolutionized.’ Right now I want to evolve MMA in my country, and I hope to accomplish that.” [h/t MMA Junkie] [https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/06/brandon-moreno-wants-to-be-the-julio-cesar-chavez-of-mma] Also Read: ‘STILL UNDEFEATED’- Chael Sonnen Hilariously Trolls Jon Jones After ‘Bones’ Blocks Him on Twitter [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-still-undefeated-chael-sonnen-hilariously-trolls-jon-jones-after-bones-blocks-him-on-twitter/] BRANDON MORENO: THE HIGHEST HIGHS ‘The Assassin Baby [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Brandon-Moreno-80173]’ hasn’t lost a fight since May 2018 and is 5-0-2 since then. By beating a dominant force like Figueiredo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/deiveson-figueiredo/] in the way he did, he opened the eyes of many fans who thought he was just another contender. Brandon Moreno [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/UFC-256-Weigh-Ins_201211-JB-0005.jpg]LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 11: Brandon Moreno of Mexico poses on the scale during the UFC 256 weigh-in at UFC APEX on December 11, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) However, Moreno’s ceiling is largely unexplored, and he will have several game challengers take a run at him. There are many match-ups that the UFC can put together next and Brandon Moreno wants all the smoke he can find. With a large market now open to the UFC, Brandon Moreno [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Brandon-Moreno/] will also be looked at as a flagship ambassador of his country. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-top-5-biggest-rivalries-in-the-history-of-ufc-conor-mcgregor-khabib-nurmagomedov-daniel-cormier-jon-jones-ronda-rousey-miesha-tate-anderson-silva-chael-sonnen/] Can he become the Julio Cesar Chavez of MMA? 

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<h2 style="text-align: center">Brandon Moreno 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h2>
Brandon Moreno is currently the #1 fighter according to the UFC flyweight <a href="https://www.ufc.com/rankings" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">rankings</a>. The Mexican fighter has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance, UWC Mexico, and the World Fighting Federation. He entered professional MMA in the year 2011.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Brandon Moreno</span>: UFC Career</h2>
'The Assassin Baby' started off his UFC career in the year 2016. He fought and beat Louis Smolka via a guillotine choke at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson. As a result of his submission, he claimed the Performance of the Night bonus.

[caption id="attachment_455614" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-455614" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/07-Moreno-v-Royval-2020-11-21_JB-0013.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Brandon Moreno of Mexico punches Brandon Royval in their flyweight bout during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Later on, he defeated fighters like Dustin Ortiz, Jussier Formiga, and Maikel Pérez to name a few. He fought against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/brandon-royval/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brandon Royval</a> at UFC 255, where he won the fight via an opening-round TKO. His last bout was against <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/deiveson-figueiredo/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Deiveson Figueiredo</a>, the current UFC flyweight champion at UFC 256.

The thrilling match ended in a draw. For this amazing performance, Moreno received the Fight of the Night award. He holds a record of <a href="http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/792be9a24df82ed6">3-0-2</a> in his UFC career. Now, 'The Assassin Baby' will rematch 'Deus da Guerra' for the strap at UFC 263.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Brandon Moreno</span>: Fighting Style</h2>
Moreno is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. His rapid moves and swift techniques have led him to be one of the best of his division. His punching power and his grappling techniques are also commendable.

He never lets his opponents dominate over him, which is evident from the fact that 10 of his 18 wins have come through the submission technique of the game.

<strong>Read More: <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-all-you-need-to-know-about-brandon-moreno-ufc-255/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">All You Need To Know About Brandon Moreno – UFC 255</a></strong>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Brandon Moreno</span>: Achievements</h2>
'The Assassin Baby' holds a stellar record of <a href="https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Brandon-Moreno-80173" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">18-5-2</a> in his MMA career. His list of accomplishments is way too long and impressive. Moreno holds a <a href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/brandon-moreno">brown belt</a> in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has also grabbed the WFF flyweight championship and the LFA flyweight championship.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Brandon Moreno</span>: Net Worth and Salary 2o21</h2>
Moreno has estimated career earnings of $256,000 according to <a href="https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/27833-brandon-moreno-the-assassin" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tapology</a>.
<h2 style="text-align: center">How to contact <span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Brandon Moreno</span>?</h2>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/theassassinbaby/?hl=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/theassassinbaby?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrandonMorenoMMA/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>
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<td> Nickname</td>
<td>The Assassin Baby</td>
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<td>Age</td>
<td>27</td>
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<td>Born</td>
<td>07-12-1993</td>
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<td>Nationality</td>
<td>Mexican</td>
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<td> Residence</td>
<td>Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico</td>
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<td>Height</td>
<td>5'7"</td>
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<td>Weight/Division</td>
<td> 124.5 lb/ flyweight</td>
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<td> MMA Record</td>
<td>18-5-2</td>
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<td>Active Win Streak</td>
<td>4</td>
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<td>Net Worth</td>
<td>NA</td>
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<td> Endorsements</td>
<td>NA</td>
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<td> Marital Status</td>
<td> N/A</td>
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Brandon Moreno 2021: Record, Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Brandon Moreno is currently the #1 fighter according to the UFC flyweight rankings. The Mexican fighter has competed for Legacy Fighting Alliance, UWC Mexico, and the World Fighting Federation. He entered professional MMA in the year 2011. Brandon Moreno: UFC Career &#8216;The Assassin Baby&#8217; started off his UFC career in the year 2016. He fought and beat Louis Smolka via a guillotine choke at UFC Fight Night: Lineker vs. Dodson. As a result of his submission, he claimed the Performance of the Night bonus. LAS VEGAS, NV &#8211; NOVEMBER 21: (L-R) Brandon Moreno of Mexico punches Brandon Royval in their flyweight bout during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Later on, he defeated fighters like Dustin Ortiz, Jussier Formiga, and Maikel Pérez to name a few. He fought against Brandon Royval at UFC 255, where he won the fight via an opening-round TKO. His last bout was against Deiveson Figueiredo, the current UFC flyweight champion at UFC 256. The thrilling match ended in a draw. For this amazing performance, Moreno received the Fight of the Night award. He holds a record of 3-0-2 in his UFC career. Now, &#8216;The Assassin Baby&#8217; will rematch &#8216;Deus da Guerra&#8217; for the strap at UFC 263. Brandon Moreno: Fighting Style Moreno is one of the most dangerous fighters inside the octagon. His rapid moves and swift techniques have led him to be one of the best of his division. His punching power and his grappling techniques are also commendable. He never lets his opponents dominate over him, which is evident from the fact that 10 of his 18 wins have come through the submission technique of the game. Read More: All You Need To Know About Brandon Moreno – UFC 255 Brandon Moreno: Achievements &#8216;The Assassin Baby&#8217; holds a stellar record of 18-5-2 in his MMA career. His list of accomplishments is way too long and impressive. Moreno holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has also grabbed the WFF flyweight championship and the LFA flyweight championship. Brandon Moreno: Net Worth and Salary 2o21 Moreno has estimated career earnings of $256,000 according to Tapology. How to contact Brandon Moreno? Instagram, Twitter, Facebook   Nickname The Assassin Baby  Age 27  Born 07-12-1993  Nationality Mexican   Residence Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico  Height 5&#8217;7&#8243;  Weight/Division  124.5 lb/ flyweight   MMA Record 18-5-2  Active Win Streak 4  Net Worth NA   Endorsements NA   Marital Status  N/A

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Deiveson Figueiredo?Â </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">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 theÂ former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. However, Figueiredo has now transitioned to the bantamweight division and is ruling the octagon.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
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 aÂ cowboyÂ with his father. He then moved to Belem and learned capoeira. He did not train in MMA until he was sixteen.

[caption id="attachment_883926" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-883926 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1204234670.jpg" alt="Deiveson Figueiredo" width="1920" height="1280" /> NORFOLK, VA - FEBRUARY 29: Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Chartway Arena on February 29, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Wife and Kids</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">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.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">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.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">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 <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jussier-formiga/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jussier Formiga</a>. He bounced back with a decisive victory overÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexandre-pantoja/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alexandre Pantoja</a> in his next fight. After that, he defeated Tim Elliott to secure a title shot.</p>


[caption id="attachment_883924" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-883924 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1286982716.jpg" alt="Deiveson Figueiredo" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil stands in his corner prior to his flyweight championship bout against Alex Perez during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Deiveson Figueiredo foughtÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joseph-benavidez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joseph Benavidez</a>Â 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.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">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 defeatÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-perez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alex Perez</a>Â and ended with a draw againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Brandon-Moreno/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brandon Moreno</a>.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Deiveson Figueiredo has a contract with brands like Blaze and Life Strong.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
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.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Major Achievement and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno x2</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Demetrious Johnson) for most finishes in UFC Flyweight division history (7)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fastest submission in UFC Flyweight division history (1:57) (vs. Alex Perez)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most knockdowns landed in UFC Flyweight division history (11)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (20)</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMAJunkie.com</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 July Fight of the Month vs. Alexandre Pantoja</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 December Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 January Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Mania</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Athletic</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Fighting</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Brazilian jiu-jitsu</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Northeast Brazil champion</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Flyweight Championship (two times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense (first reign)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title retainment (first reign)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 21.9325%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 239.064%">https://www.instagram.com/daico_deusdaguerra/?hl=en</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%"></td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Deiveson AlcÃ¢ntara Figueiredo</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Daico, Deus da Guerra (God of War)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">December 18, 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Soure, State of ParÃ¡, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">5 ft 5 in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">135 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Not known</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">A younger sister and a brother â€“ Francisco</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian</td>
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<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">$2 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">$640,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Bruna Moraes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">A son and a daughter</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian professional mixed martial artist</td>
</tr>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Bantamweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Deiveson Figueiredo

Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More Who is Deiveson Figueiredo?Â  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 theÂ former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. However, Figueiredo has now transitioned to the bantamweight division and is ruling the octagon. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Early LifeÂ  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 aÂ cowboyÂ with his father. He then moved to Belem and learned capoeira. He did not train in MMA until he was sixteen. NORFOLK, VA &#8211; FEBRUARY 29: Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Chartway Arena on February 29, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) 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&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;s Career Timeline His first fight with the promotion took place in Brazil itself. Figueiredo defeated Marco Beltran to win his debut fight. &#8216;Daico&#8217; won his next three matches before losing to Jussier Formiga. He bounced back with a decisive victory overÂ Alexandre Pantoja in his next fight. After that, he defeated Tim Elliott to secure a title shot. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; NOVEMBER 21: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil stands in his corner prior to his flyweight championship bout against Alex Perez during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Deiveson Figueiredo foughtÂ Joseph BenavidezÂ for the vacant flyweight championship on February 29, 2020. Figueiredo won the bout, but couldn&#8217;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 defeatÂ Alex PerezÂ and ended with a draw againstÂ Brandon Moreno. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Partnerships and Endorsements Deiveson Figueiredo has a contract with brands like Blaze and Life Strong. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;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&#8217;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&#8217;s Titles UFC Flyweight Championship (two times) One successful title defense (first reign) One successful title retainment (first reign) Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daico_deusdaguerra/?hl=en  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Deiveson AlcÃ¢ntara Figueiredo  Popular Name Daico, Deus da Guerra (God of War)  Date Of Birth December 18, 1987  Birth Place Soure, State of ParÃ¡, Brazil  Age 36  Height 5 ft 5 in  Weight 135 lb  Parents Not known  Siblings A younger sister and a brother â€“ Francisco  Nationality Brazilian  Ethnicity Brazilian  Net Worth $2 million  Salary $640,000  Spouse Bruna Moraes  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children A son and a daughter  Profession Brazilian professional mixed martial artist  Division Bantamweight  Titles Former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion  &nbsp;

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