The UFC flyweight champion has parted ways with his long-time manager, Wallid Ismail. According to the news originally broken out by Combate, but later on confirmed by Deiveson Figueiredo himself, the Brazilian is now under the management of another UFC veteran in Urijah Faber.
Per Combate, Deiveson has signed a contract with Vayne Sports, a company owned by Faber and Lloyd Pierson. They are also responsible for managing the careers of other well-known MMA athletes, such as Stipe Miocic, Chris Weidman, Sean O’Malley and Tony Ferguson, among others.
On his personal Instagram account, Figueiredo shared the news, while writing an excited message to Faber and his fans.