Deiveson Figueiredo is aiming to return to the top of the mountain in the UFC after a tough stretch in the promotion recently.
The Brazilian had a four-fight saga against Brandon Moreno from 2020 to 2023, swapping the UFC Flyweight title back and forth with each other.
Figueiredo hopes to bounce back after losing to Petr Yan in an attempt to get back into title contention after moving up to Bantamweight, with his upcoming fight the perfect one to get him back in the headlines.
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How old is Deiveson Figueiredo?
Deiveson Figueiredo is 37 years old, having been born on December 18, 1987. He was born in Brazil where he practiced luta marajoara, a local folk wrestling style while working as a cowboy at his father’s buffalo farm.
Deiveson Figueiredo height, weight and reach
Figueiredo stands at 5 feet 5 inches, which is the equivalent of 165cm. As he fights in the Bantamweight division in the UFC, “The God of War” competes at the 135 lb weight limit. For his fight against Yan, Figueiredo weighed in at 135 lbs.
He has a reach of 68 inches, or 173cm.
Why is Deiveson Figueiredo called “God of War”?
Like many fighters, Figueiredo has his very own nickname that hopes to strike fear into his opponents. The Brazilian is known as “Deus Da Guerra”, which translates to “God of War” in English.
He was given the name due to his likeness to the character Kratos in the video game “God of War”. Figueiredo even wears a red stripe in his hair, similar to Kratos’ facial markings in the game.
Deiveson Figueiredo Instagram and X/Twitter
On his Instagram account with the handle daico_deusdaguerra, Figueiredo posts daily content, namely training videos and promotion for his upcoming fights.
The Brazilian has amassed over 450,000 followers so far, giving him an impressive reach on social media.
However, he is not currently active on X (formerly known as Twitter) and there is no verified account under his name on the platform.
Deiveson Figueiredo MMA stats
| WLD | (T)KO | SUB |
| 24-4-1 | 9-1 | 9-1 |
Deiveson Figueiredo MMA record
| Significant Strikes Landed per Minute | 2.91 |
| Significant Striking Accuracy | 54% |
| Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute | 3.55 |
| Significant Strike Defense (the % of opponents strikes that did not land) | 50% |
| Average Takedowns Landed per 15 minutes | 1.62 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 35% |
| Takedown Defense (the % of opponents TD attempts that did not land) | 60% |
| Average Submissions Attempted per 15 minutes | 1.43 |
Deiveson Figueiredo walkout song
Before his UFC fights, Figueiredo walks to the octagon to the song “Voando Pro Pará” by Joelma. The song was released by the Brazilian singer in 2016 on her album, also called Joelma, and became a big hit in his home country.
Deiveson Figueiredo net worth
Figueiredo has a reported net worth of around $2 million, although accurate information about his earnings is difficult to find.
MMA Salaries estimate his total MMA earnings to be $1,645,000, with Figueiredo’s biggest payday coming from his victory over Brandon Moreno at UFC 256, when he netted a $640,000 wage.
Deiveson Figueiredo next fight
Deiveson’s next fight will be against American fighter Cory Sandhagen at UFC Des Moines. He will face “The Sandman” in the main event of the show, which takes place on May 3 in Iowa.
The Brazilian is looking to bounce back from his defeat against Petr Yan, a man who also beat Sandhagen in 2021 in his last title fight.
Sandhagen is also looking to get back to winning ways in Des Moines. Umar Nurmagomedov beat Sandhagen at UFC Abu Dhabi in August 2024, spoiling his chances of earning a title shot in the near future.
Both men are looking towards potential gold in the future, although only man can leave Des Moines as the winner.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs Petr Yan
UFC Macau saw the former Flyweight champion suffer a devastating defeat at the hands of Yan.
The Russian out-fought Figueiredo in the octagon, hitting 121 strikes compared to the “God of War’s” measly 53.
Yan even managed to knock him down in the fourth round. Figueiredo looked dazed but managed to finish the fight but lost by unanimous decision.