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UFC Catchweight

Umar Nurmagomedov VS Deiveson Figueiredo

T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

20-2-0 Record 25-8-1
30 Age 38
173 cm Height 165 cm
175 cm Reach 173 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
45% Finish rate 72%
10% KO rate 36%
35% Sub rate 36%

Result Summary

Umar Nurmagomedov def. Deiveson Figueiredo Decision · R3 0:00

Umar Nurmagomedov maintained his undefeated record with a dominant unanimous decision win over former champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Nurmagomedov utilized his superior wrestling and kicking game to control the range, keeping the dangerous Figueiredo on the defensive. Throughout the three rounds, Umar secured timely takedowns and controlled Figueiredo on the mat, neutralizing the Brazilian's power and submission threats. It was a clinical performance from Nurmagomedov, who cruised to victory by dictating where the fight took place.

Fight Overview

A high-level bantamweight title eliminator. Umar Nurmagomedov's elite Dagestani kicking game and wrestling pedigree face Deiveson Figueiredo's 'God of War' power and guillotine threats. Figueiredo has looked revitalized at 135 lbs, but Umar presents a unique problem with his ability to strike from distance and transition seamlessly to grappling. Figueiredo must turn this into a brawl, while Umar needs to keep it a technical martial arts match.

Keys to Victory

Umar Nurmagomedov

  1. Use rapid question-mark kicks and front kicks to manage distance
  2. Shoot for takedowns in the open space, avoiding the clinch guillotine
  3. Drag Figueiredo into deep waters to test his cardio at the bantamweight pace

Deiveson Figueiredo

  1. Walk Umar down and cut off the cage to force exchanges
  2. Target the body with heavy hooks to compromise Umar's gas tank
  3. Latch onto the neck immediately during any takedown attempt

Last 5 fights

Umar Nurmagomedov

  1. W Mario Bautista Decision · R3 5:00 · 25 OCT 2025
  2. L Merab Dvalishvili Decision · R5 5:00 · 18 JAN 2025
  3. W Cory Sandhagen Decision · R5 5:00 · 3 AUG 2024
  4. W Bekzat Almakhan Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 MAR 2024
  5. W Raoni Barcelos KO · R1 4:40 · 14 JAN 2023

Deiveson Figueiredo

  1. W Montel Jackson Decision · R3 5:00 · 11 OCT 2025
  2. L Cory Sandhagen TKO · R2 4:08 · 3 MAY 2025
  3. L Petr Yan Decision · R5 5:00 · 23 NOV 2024
  4. W Marlon Vera Decision · R3 5:00 · 3 AUG 2024
  5. W Cody Garbrandt Submission · R2 4:02 · 13 APR 2024

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