Deiveson Figueiredo (left) fighting in ufc austin. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Former flyweight champion (up to 56,7kg.), Deiveson Figueiredo shined in his debut at bantamweight (up to 61,2kg). Featured in ufc austin, held this Saturday (2), in the United States, the Brazilian impressed with a convincing performance against Rob font, number eight in the group ranking. After three disputed rounds, the man from Pará was declared the winner in a unanimous decision by the judges.
After his debut, Figueiredo has plenty of reasons to celebrate. In addition to winning and presenting a satisfactory 'business card', the athlete assumes a prominent position among the category's elite.
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Joy on one side, frustration on the other. A standout in the division for years, Font momentarily moves away from his dream of fighting for the title and suffers his fourth stumble in five challenges.
With your foot in the door
The fight started with Font taking the initiative with a right hand. Deiveson saved his attacks and waited for the best moment to attack. With just over a minute, the Brazilian managed a takedown, but Rob got up easily. The man from Pará moved around the Octagon and bet on a counterattack. Halfway through the stage, Figueiredo managed another fall, but the North American got back up. Almost in the final minute, it was Font's turn to attempt a takedown, but the man from Pará defended himself well. In the final minute, Font scored after a straight shot from the Brazilian. The 'God of War', however, did not get flustered and undermined his opponent with patience.
In the second round, Font was the first to attack, with a left jab. The American launched a low kick afterwards, but Deiveson shortened it and started trying for a takedown. Figueiredo pressed his opponent against the bars and had his attempts frustrated. Almost halfway through the stage, the confrontation remained balanced. In the final minute, the clash was 'back and forth'. The attacks launched by both did not go unanswered. Seconds before the bell sounded, Deiveson scared his opponent with a straight shot and a front kick.
The last round started with Figueiredo looking for a takedown early on. Font managed to defend himself and distanced himself from the Brazilian. With a minute gone by, Rob started to loosen up and attacked the Brazilian with jabs and straight shots. Afterwards, Font was surprised by a cross from the Brazilian. The North American swayed and started walking backwards. Figueiredo was cautious, but tried to make the most of the good moment. Halfway through the stage, Font seemed to have recovered and returned to scoring with jabs and straight shots. With three minutes gone, Deiveson managed to land a takedown and, on top, got the mount. Time passed and Figueiredo continued to control his rival. The fight ended with Deiveson in an advantageous position.
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MAIN CARD
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Arman Tsarukyan derrotou Beneil Dariush by knockout at 1m04s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): jalin turner derrotou Bobby Green by knockout at 2m49s of R1
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Deiveson Figueiredo derrotou Rob font in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Sean brady finished Kelvin Gastelum with a kimura 1m43s from R3
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Netto BJJ derrotou Clay guida in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Dustin Stoltzfus finished Punahele Soriano with a rear naked choke at 4m10s of R2
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Miesha Tate finished Julia Avila with a rear naked choke at 1m15s of R3
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Cody Brundage derrotou Zachary Reese by knockout at 1m49s of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Drakkar Klose derrotou Joe Solecki by knockout at 1m41s of R1
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Rodolfo Bellato derrotou Ihor Potieria by technical knockout at 4m17s of R2
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Jared Gooden derrotou Wellington Turman via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1min11s of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Veronica Hardy derrotou Jamey-Lyn Horth in the judges' split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
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