Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson Bout Prediction, Analysis, and Breakdown

The co-main event of the night, featuring a bantamweight clash up to 61.2kg, is set between Brazil’s 6th-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo and North America’s 15th-ranked Montel Jackson. UFC Fight Night is headed to Brazil, with Rio hosting a major MMA event. Rising bantamweight Montel Jackson will face former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a high-stakes showdown. Let’s break it down and see who might be the smarter bet.

Fighters’ Profiles and Strength

Deiveson Figueiredo – LLWWW

Deiveson Figueiredo, the former UFC flyweight champion, is 37 years old and ranked number six in the bantamweight division. He holds a 24-5 record with 18 finishes—9 by knockout and 9 by submission. Known as ‘Deus da Guerra,’ he weighed in at 136 pounds for this fight. Despite being the oldest in the top-8 of the bantamweight division, Figueiredo is focused and ready to fight as long as possible, paying attention to every detail in his preparation.

After moving up to bantamweight in late 2023, he won three straight matches, earning main event slots against Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen. Though he lost both, Figueiredo showed resilience, even after injuring his knee in the latter. He trained in Natal before heading to Rio de Janeiro for this fight.

Montel Jackson, who earned his UFC contract through Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018, has a 9-2 Octagon record. He’s on a six-fight win streak since March 2021. By then, Figueiredo had already won and defended the flyweight title. Jackson, standing at 5-foot-10, has a size advantage, but Figueiredo isn’t concerned about the challenges his opponent may bring.

Montel Jackson – WWWWW

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 13: Montel Jackson punches Andre Soukhamthath during the UFC 236 event at State Farm Arena on April 13, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)

Montel Jackson, ranked 15th in the UFC’s 135-pound division, enters this fight with a 15-2 record. He has 9 finishes: 8 by knockout and 1 by submission. The 33-year-old American, known as ‘Quik,’ weighed in at 136 pounds. In his last fight, Jackson didn’t get a finish, but he made history by becoming the first to defeat Daniel Marcos, earning his spot in the rankings. Now, as a rising contender in the bantamweight division, Jackson is focused on climbing the ladder.

His first big test will be against former two-time flyweight champion, Deiveson Figueiredo, at UFC Fight Night: Oliveira vs Gamrot on October 11 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Jackson leads his division in both knockdowns (11 KDs) and takedown accuracy (60%). With his size, speed, and striking, he has the advantage over Figueiredo. Jackson is younger, stronger, and has better wrestling and defense, making him a tough challenge for the Brazilian.

What time is the fight?

The fight kicks off live on Saturday 10.11.2025 at 04:00 PM ET

Location: Farmasi Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

How Can I Watch It?

If you’re interested, you can watch it on ESPN+ Pay-per-view.

Statistical Matchup

CATEGORY	DEIVESON FIGUEIREDO	MONTEL JACKSON
AGE	37	33
HEIGHT	68.0″	75.5″
REACH	5’5″	5’10”
PRO RECORD	24-5-1	15-2-0
FIGHTING OUT OF	Belem, Para, Brazil	Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson Final Prediction

Deiveson Figueiredo (24-5-1 MMA, 13-5-1 UFC) will try to end a two-fight losing streak when he faces bantamweight Montel Jackson (15-2 MMA, 9-2 UFC) in the co-main event at UFC Rio on Saturday. Jackson, on a six-fight win streak, presents a tough challenge. His 11 knockdowns and 60% takedown accuracy are the most in UFC bantamweight history.

Jackson has been dominant in the stacked bantamweight division, with most of his wins coming by TKO or knockout. He has never been finished in his career. However, Figueiredo is a dangerous opponent with a strong Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu game. He’s eager to prove he still belongs at the top.

Jackson has a huge opportunity this weekend. With a win, he’ll rise to number six in the division. The 15th-ranked bantamweight has three wins by knockout and three by decision in his streak. Figueiredo’s experience and home crowd advantage are his only real advantages, but Jackson’s size and striking defense make his power even more threatening.

MONTEL JACKSON TO WIN BY POINTS

OVER 2.5 ROUNDS