Figueiredo vs Jackson Prediction
👊 On October 12, 2025, an exhilarating UFC tournament is set to take place in Brazil. The co-main event features a bantamweight (up to 61.2 kg) showdown between Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo and American Montel Jackson. Who will emerge victorious in this clash? Read the prediction below.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Deiveson Figueiredo Player Overview
Deiveson Figueiredo embarked on his professional MMA journey in 2012 and joined the UFC ranks in 2017. He captured the flyweight championship in 2020 and successfully defended his title twice. In 2021, he lost the belt to Brandon Moreno but reclaimed the championship in 2022, only to "lose it again" to the Mexican fighter via doctor stoppage TKO. Following this defeat, Figueiredo moved up to the bantamweight division, where he secured three consecutive victories. However, his last two bouts ended in losses: a unanimous decision defeat to Petr Yan in November and a TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in May due to an injury.
Match Results: Deiveson Figueiredo
Montel Jackson Player Overview
Kicking off his professional MMA career in 2017, Montel Jackson made a name for himself by securing a victory in Dana White's Contender Series in 2018, earning the coveted UFC contract. Competing in the world's premier league, he has achieved nine wins with only two losses. Currently, he's at the top of his game, riding a six-fight winning streak. In his most recent bout in May, he defeated Daniel Marcos by unanimous decision.
Match Results: Montel Jackson
⭐ Editorial Prediction
This is a fascinating matchup: the rising star and dynamic finisher Montel Jackson takes on the seasoned former champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The Brazilian is likely to stick to a pragmatic game plan, avoiding open exchanges and leveraging his vast experience to take the fight to the ground or capitalize on any stand-up mistakes by Jackson. For Figueiredo, this is a chance to prove he should not be written off just yet. We believe he has every opportunity to do so.