Deiveson Figueiredo Edges Out Montel Jackson In Close Decision

Deiveson Figueiredo Edges Out Montel Jackson In Close Decision – UFC Rio Highlights

Cagepotato | October 12, 2025

Two time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo sneaks past Montel Jackson in co main event at UFC Rio.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 11: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil reacts after a bantamweight fight against Montel Jackson during the UFC Fight Night event at Farmasi Arena on October 11, 2025 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC)

Early in Round 1 the reach advantage for Jackson was very evident but Figueiredo gets a clean inside trip to ground the American. The former champ was controlling him against the cage before Jackson escaped out.