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9

Wins by Knockout
8

Wins by Submission

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed: 177
Sig. Strikes Attempted: 338

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed: 7
Takedowns Attempted: 18

2.43

Sig. Str. Landed

Per Min

2.15

Sig. Str. Absorbed

Per Min

1.86

Takedown avg

Per 15 Min

2.27

Submission avg

Per 15 Min

56

%

Sig. Str. Defense

59

%

Takedown Defense

1.03

Knockdown Ratio

12:07

Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing

92 (52%)

Clinch

23 (13%)

Ground

62 (35%)

Sig. Str. by target

Win By Way

KO/TKO

9 (45%)

DEC

3 (15%)

SUB

8 (40%)

UFC 256

Figueiredo vs Moreno

Dec. 12, 2020

Round

5

Time

05:00

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UFC 255

Win

Figueiredo vs Perez

Nov. 21, 2020

Round

1

Time

01:57

Method

SUB

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UFC Fight Night

Win

Figueiredo vs Benavidez

Jul. 18, 2020

Round

1

Time

04:48

Method

SUB

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Biography

Status

Active

Hometown

Soure, Brazil

Trains at

Team Figueiredo

Fighting style

Boxing

Age

32

Height

65.00

Weight

125.00

Octagon Debut

Jun. 03, 2017

Reach

68.00

Leg reach

38.00

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Q & A

TRAINING: Every day - physical preparation, MMA and Muay Thai

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.

What ranks and titles have you held? 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.

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

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.

What ranks and titles have you held?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

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