Deiveson Figueiredo walked to the octagon for his bout at UFC Macau. The Brazilian is competing in front of an opposing crowd in Macau.
Deiveson Figueiredo made his walkout to the octagon at UFC Macau on May 30, 2026, stepping into hostile territory as the Brazilian fighter prepared to compete in front of a largely opposing crowd.
Figueiredo, known by his nickname "Deus da Guerra" — God of War — is ranked fifth in the bantamweight division at 38 years old. The orthodox fighter from Brazil stands five-foot-five with a 68-inch reach and carries a professional record of 25-6-1 into the bout. Competing under Team Figueiredo, he has built a reputation as a well-rounded threat, landing 2.63 significant strikes per minute at a 53 percent striking accuracy rate. He also contributes on the ground, averaging 1.61 takedowns per 15 minutes and 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes, making him dangerous in multiple phases of a fight.
Why it matters
- Figueiredo enters as a ranked contender at fifth in the bantamweight division, meaning a strong performance could push him closer to title contention.
- Competing in Macau places him squarely in front of a crowd unlikely to favor the Brazilian, adding a mental dimension to the challenge.
- His combination of striking volume, takedown ability, and submission threat makes him a stylistically complex opponent for anyone on the roster.
