- Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson
- UFC Rio
- Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Saturday, October 11, 2025
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On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Deiveson Figueiredo will face Montel Jackson in an exciting match at UFC Rio. The initial odds show Figueiredo at +260, while Jackson stands at -310.
Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo enters this contest with a professional record of 24 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. At 37 years old, he weighs 135 lbs, stands 5’5″ tall, and boasts a reach of 68 inches. His opponent, Montel “Quik” Jackson, is 33 years old, measures 5’10”, weighs in at 135 lbs, and has a reach of 75 inches. Jackson aims to improve his career record of 15 wins and 2 losses. In terms of striking, Figueiredo averages 2.82 significant strikes per minute, while Jackson lands 3.22. Figueiredo connects with 54% of his strikes, closely followed by Jackson at 53%. Defensively, Figueiredo allows 3.64 significant strikes per minute, compared to Jackson’s impressive 1.39. Figueiredo is able to defend against 49% of his opponent’s strikes, whereas Jackson manages to negate 62%.
| UFC Rio | Deiveson Figueiredo | Montel Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | +260 | -310 |
| Record | 24-5-1 | 15-2-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 12:38 | 10:24 |
| Height | 5’5″ | 5’10” |
| Weight | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 68″ | 75″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 2.82 | 3.22 |
| Striking Accuracy | 54% | 53% |
In terms of wrestling, Figueiredo is somewhat less effective as a grappler, completing 1.69 takedowns per 3 rounds, with a success rate of 35%. He successfully defends against 58% of takedown attempts aimed at him. On the other hand, Jackson converts 62% of his takedown attempts and successfully defends against 68% of these attempts. When it comes to submission attempts, Figueiredo is more aggressive, attempting 1.4 submissions per 15 minutes, while Jackson aims for only 0.4 per 3 rounds.
In his last fight, Deiveson Figueiredo competed against Cory Sandhagen, suffering a defeat due to a knee injury in round 2. Sandhagen landed 92 out of 149 total strikes in that match, while Figueiredo connected on 8 of 11 attempts. Regarding significant strikes, Sandhagen registered 54 out of 87, yielding an accuracy of 62%. He struck 33 out of 65 directed at the head. In contrast, Figueiredo achieved a 66% success rate on significant strikes by landing 6 out of 9. He connected 4 out of 6 of his significant strikes aimed at the head. Of the significant strikes thrown, 44% struck by Sandhagen and 66% by Figueiredo occurred from a distance.
In his previous match, Montel Jackson squared off against Daniel Marcos, claiming a victory via unanimous decision in round 3. Marcos connected on 76% of his significant strikes from distance, while Jackson impressively landed 90% from a similar range. Jackson connected on 30 out of 66 significant strike attempts, achieving an accuracy of 45%, targeting the head with 25 out of 58 significant strikes. Marcos managed to land 17 out of 32 significant strikes. He scored 5 out of 18 directed at the head. In total strike attempts, Marcos had 24 out of 43, while Jackson succeeded with 67 out of 106.
Other Noteworthy Fights
Another matchup to keep an eye on features Vicente Luque facing Joel Alvarez. Luque, with a record of 23 wins, 11 losses, and 1 draw, is 33 years old, weighing 170 lbs and standing at 5’11”. The orthodox fighter has a reach of 75 inches. Meanwhile, Alvarez stands 6’3″ tall, weighs 155 lbs, and has a career record of 22 wins and 3 losses, extending his reach to 77 inches. In grappling, Luque averages 0.97 takedowns per 3 rounds, while Alvarez has yet to score a single takedown. In striking, Luque averages 5.02 strikes per minute with a 51% accuracy rate, while Alvarez strikes 4.51 times per minute with a 53% success rate.
A highly anticipated matchup will also occur when Mario Pinto faces Jhonata Diniz. Diniz enters this fight with an impressive record of 9-1-0. The 34-year-old weighs 254 lbs and stands 6’4″ tall, boasting a reach of 79 inches. Pinto is slightly taller at 6’5″ and weighs 265 lbs, holding an undefeated record of 10-0-0 at 27 years old. In the wrestling aspect, Diniz successfully defends against 78% of takedown attempts but has not landed any himself. Pinto is also unable to take down his opponents and has successfully mitigated 100% of their takedown attempts. In terms of striking, Diniz absorbs 3.71 strikes per minute and lands 4.58, while Pinto takes 5.29 and lands 3.67.
Which contender will prevail in tonight’s UFC bout against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Montel Jackson (-310)
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