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Figueiredo Edges Jackson by Split Decision at UFC Rio, Calls Out Champion Dvalishvili

Grappling control muted Jackson’s reach, with a possible Dvalishvili fight now a topic of discussion rather than an announced bout.

(via Zuffa LLC)
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Overview

  • Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Montel Jackson by split decision in the co-main event at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, with scorecards of 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29.
  • The former flyweight champion leaned on takedowns and top control to limit the longer Jackson in a bout widely described as low on action.
  • Judges Clemens Werner and Jerin Valel scored Round 1 for Figueiredo while Fabio Alves gave it to Jackson, and Round 2 went to Figueiredo on all three cards.
  • Figueiredo grew emotional after the verdict and used his post-fight interview to call for a shot at bantamweight titleholder Merab Dvalishvili.
  • Dvalishvili responded on X to congratulate Figueiredo and signal willingness to fight, as Jackson’s six-fight winning streak ended with his first loss since 2020.