Deiveson Figueiredo vs Joseph Morales — Fight recap

Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Joseph Morales by KO/TKO in the second round at 4:34, showcasing dominant striking and grappling control throughout their February 2018 matchup. Figueiredo landed 31 of 62 significant strikes at 50% accuracy while accumulating 6:03 of control time, demonstrating superior cage management against Morales' 9 of 32 significant strikes at just 28%.

The Brazilian successfully executed both of his takedown attempts at 100%, establishing wrestling dominance that Morales could not counter, and scored one knockdown en route to the finish. Figueiredo's head strike volume of 25 of 51 proved particularly effective in breaking down his opponent's defense.

The victory underscored Figueiredo's rising threat level in the flyweight division with his well-rounded skill set.