Deiveson Figueiredo vs Montel Jackson — Fight recap

Deiveson Figueiredo won a split decision over Montel Jackson on October 11, 2025, at the conclusion of round three under referee Jason Herzog. Figueiredo controlled the fight through superior striking efficiency, landing 23 of 43 significant strikes (53%) while Jackson connected on 30 of 70 (42%).

The Brazilian's body work proved decisive, landing 9 of 11 body strikes compared to Jackson's 7 of 8, and he secured 2 of 5 takedown attempts while maintaining 2:18 of control time. Jackson managed a single successful takedown but accumulated minimal octagon control, registering just 0:02.

Figueiredo's leg kicks (10 of 13) and tactical grappling attempts created a more complete performance despite Jackson's volume output. The split decision victory keeps Figueiredo competitive in the flyweight rankings while Jackson faces questions about his finishing ability at this level.