- Deiveson Figueiredo faces Montel Jackson in the UFC Rio co-main event on October 11 at Farmasi Arena in Brazil
- Jackson is the heavy betting favorite at -290 while Figueiredo is listed at +235
- Figueiredo has lost his last two fights including a knee injury TKO to Cory Sandhagen in May 2025
- Jackson enters on a six-fight winning streak with knockdowns in seven consecutive UFC bouts
- The fight features a size advantage for Jackson who stands five inches taller with a seven-inch reach advantage
Main Event Odds
Deiveson Figueiredo: +235
Montel Jackson: -290
Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO/KO/DQ: +950
Deiveson Figueiredo via submission: +1000
Deiveson Figueiredo via decision: +500
Montel Jackson via TKO/KO/DQ: +285
Montel Jackson via submission: +900
Montel Jackson via decision: +100
Over 2.5 rounds: -195
Under 2.5 rounds: +150
Full UFC Rio Fight Card Odds
155 lbs.: Charles Oliveira (-106) vs. Mateusz Gamrot (-115)
135 lbs.: Deiveson Figueiredo (+260) vs. Montel Jackson (-340)
170 lbs.: Gabriel Bonfim vs. Randy Brown
170 lbs.: Vicente Luque (+460) vs. Joel Alvarez (-676)
265 lbs.: Jhonata Diniz (-140) vs. Mario Pinto (+114)
145 lbs.: Ricardo Ramos (-216) vs. Kaan Ofli (+173)
155 lbs.: Lucas Almeida (+130) vs. Michael Aswell (-160)
125 lbs.: Jafel Filho (+103) vs. Clayton Carpenter (-126)
265 lbs.: Vitor Petrino (-330) vs. Thomas Petersen (+255)
135 lbs.: Irina Alekseeva (+470) vs. Beatriz Mesquita (-699)
125 lbs.: Lucas Rocha (-106) vs. Stewart Nicoll (-115)
265 lbs.: Valter Walker (-330) vs. Mohammed Usman (+250)
115 lbs.: Julia Polastri (-490) vs. Karolina Kowalkiewicz (+360)
135 lbs.: Luan Lacerda (-270) vs. Saimon Oliveira (+210)
Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo faces Montel Jackson in the co-main event at UFC Rio on October 11. The bantamweight bout takes place at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Figueiredo enters as the underdog at +235 despite fighting in his home country. The 38-year-old Brazilian holds a professional record of 24-3-1. He has lost his last two fights in the bantamweight division.
Jackson is listed as the heavy favorite at -290. The 33-year-old American has compiled a record of 14-2 overall. He enters the fight on a six-fight winning streak.
The former flyweight champion moved up to bantamweight after a legendary run at 125 pounds. Figueiredo won three straight fights in his new division before hitting a wall against top competition. He lost a unanimous decision to Petr Yan in November 2024.
His most recent fight came in May 2025 against Cory Sandhagen. Figueiredo suffered a knee injury TKO loss in the second round. He also sustained an ACL injury that sidelined him for several months.
Figueiredo stands 5 feet 5 inches tall with a reach of 68 inches. He competes in an orthodox stance. The Brazilian has recorded 18 career finishes with nine knockouts and nine submissions.
Jackson has won nine of his last 10 UFC appearances. His recent victories include decision wins over Daniel Marcos and knockout wins over Da’Mon Blackshear and Rani Yahya. He has scored knockdowns in seven consecutive UFC bouts.
The American fighter stands 5 feet 10 inches tall with a reach of 75 inches. He also fights from an orthodox stance. Jackson has recorded nine career finishes with eight knockouts and one submission.
Physical Advantages
The size difference between the two fighters is substantial. Jackson holds a five-inch height advantage over Figueiredo. His reach advantage extends to seven inches.
Jackson’s larger frame allows him to control distance and dictate striking exchanges. He uses his 75-inch reach to jab and pick apart opponents from range. His physical advantages become more pronounced given Figueiredo’s recent struggles.
Figueiredo made his name during a four-fight series with Brandon Moreno at flyweight. Those wars established his reputation as one of the most dangerous fighters under 135 pounds. However, the battles took a toll on the Brazilian fighter.
Both of Jackson’s UFC losses came by way of wrestling. His opponents were able to control him on the ground. Figueiredo possesses strong grappling credentials and submission threats that could exploit this weakness.
Fighting Styles
Figueiredo fights with a wide base and explodes into counters and combinations. He launches powerful strikes around the guard and targets the liver. His Brazilian jiu-jitsu skills remain dangerous on the canvas.
The Brazilian has improved his technical wrestling in recent years. Even at bantamweight and in the latter stages of his career, he presents threats in all areas. His experience at the highest levels gives him an edge in big moments.
Jackson uses long, snappy punches from his southpaw stance. He sets up his left hand with good fundamentals and distancing. Unlike many knockout artists, he does not smother himself trying to find the chin.
The American’s wrestling background has served him well in the cage. His strong takedown defense allows him to keep fights standing where his boxing shines. His cardio and work rate have improved during his winning streak.
Path to Victory
Figueiredo needs to turn this fight into a grind. Jackson thrives in open space where he can control tempo. The Brazilian must crowd him and drag exchanges into grappling.
Body shots should be one of Figueiredo’s top objectives. They will slow Jackson’s feet and keep him standing in front of Figueiredo longer. Body work should also help set up takedowns.
Jackson should be able to bully Figueiredo and put him on the back foot immediately. His long left hand will be hitting from beyond Figueiredo’s reach. He can advance steadily behind a left kick and hard straight punches.
The American does not need to take crazy risks. He can use his size and reach to pick apart the former champion from distance. His explosive boxing and knockout power in recent fights suggest he can capitalize on defensive lapses.
Jackson has recorded knockdowns in seven consecutive UFC bouts. His timing and power are at their sharpest. He maintains pressure through all three rounds with improved cardio and work rate.
