The UFC has confirmed a bantamweight bout between former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and rising contender Montel Jackson for UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11 at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson
“God of War” Figueiredo enters the bout ranked fifth in the bantamweight standings after establishing himself as a legitimate title contender since moving up from flyweight in December 2023. Meanwhile, Jackson carries momentum from a six-fight winning streak that has positioned him on the fringe of bantamweight rankings.
After losing the flyweight championship to Brandon Moreno at UFC 283 in January 2023, Figueiredo made the strategic decision to move up in weight.