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UFC FIGHT NIGHT
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Vera vs Figueiredo
Aug. 3, 2024
Atleta Destacado
Estadísticas y récords
9
Wins by Knockout
9
Wins by Submission
11
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Efectividad de golpeo
- Golpes Significativos Conectados
- 619
- Golpes Significativos Intentados
- 1117
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Efectividad De Derribo
- Derribos conseguidos
- 7
- Derribos intentados
- 64
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
Récord del Atleta
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Info
Status
Activo
Ciudad natal
Soure, Brazil
Trenes en
Team Figueiredo
Estilo de lucha
Boxing
Años
36
Alto
65.00
Peso
135.50
Debut del octágono
Jun. 3, 2017
Alcance
68.00
Alcance de la pierna
38.00
- Pro since 2012
- Nine wins by KO, nine by submission (Armbar, 5 guillotine, arm triangle choke, 2 RNC)
- 11 first-round finishes
- Three UFC bantamweight fights (3-0)
- 9-2-1 in last 12 fights
- On three-fight winning streak
UFC on ABC (8/3/24) Figueiredo won a three round unanimous decision over Marlon Vera
UFC 300 (4/13/24) Figueiredo submitted Cody Garbrandt via rear naked choke at 4:02 of the second round
UFC on ESPN (12/2/23) Figueiredo won a three round unanimous decision over Rob Font
UFC 283 (1/21/23) Figueiredo lost to Brandon Moreno by TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of the third round, losing his UFC flyweight title
UFC 270 (1/22/22) Figueiredo won a five-round unanimous decision over Brandon Moreno to regain his UFC flyweight title
UFC 263 (6/12/21) Figueiredo was submitted by Brandon Moreno via rear naked choke at 2:26 of the third round, losing his UFC flyweight title
UFC 256 (12/12/20) Figueiredo fought to a five-round draw with Brandon Moreno, retaining his UFC flyweight title in the process
UFC 255 (11/21/20) Figueiredo submitted Alex Perez via guillotine choke at 1:57 of the first round to retain his UFC flyweight title
UFC Fight Night (7/19/20) Figueiredo submitted Joseph Benavidez via rear naked choke at 4:48 of the first round to win the UFC flyweight title
UFC Fight Night (2/29/20) Figueiredo stopped Joseph Benavidez via strikes at 1:54 of the second round in a bout for the vacant flyweight title. Figueiredo missed weight and was not eligible to win the title.
UFC Fight Night (10/12/19) Figueiredo submitted Tim Elliott via guillotine choke at 3:08 of the first round
UFC 240 (7/27/19) Figueiredo won a three round unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja
UFC Fight Night (3/23/19) Figueiredo lost a three round unanimous decision to Jussier Formiga
UFC Fight Night (8/25/18) Figueiredo stopped John Moraga via strikes at 3:08 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (2/3/18) Figueiredo stopped Joseph Morales via strikes at 4:34 of the second round
UFC Fight Night (10/28/17) Figueiredo won a three round split decision over Jarred Brooks
UFC 212 (6/3/17) Figueiredo stopped Marco Beltran at 5:00 of the second round (Corner stoppage)
When and why did you start training for fighting? I’ve been fighting since I was nine years old. I fight for a better life and to give a quality education to my son. Fighting has always been my passion.
Training: Every day - physical preparation, MMA and Muay Thai
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time UFC flyweight champion. Jiu-jitsu northeast champion. Belt holder in category 57kg - Marajó Fight Event in Salvaterra-Marajó.
Do you have any heroes? God, my eternal hero.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the first dream being fulfilled. To fight in this organization is to show that in this world, I can achieve the goals and work hard with strength and determination.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? No.
What was your job before you started fighting? Hair stylist.
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Champion of Fight Marajoara and Native Fight of the Marajoaras.
Favorite grappling technique: Elbow
Favorite Striking technique: Boxing
