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Figueiredo Edges Jackson by Split Decision at UFC Rio, Draws Interest From Dvalishvili

The narrow win ended a two-fight slide, prompting interest from bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.

Overview

  • Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Montel Jackson by split decision in the co-main event at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Judges scored it 29-28, 29-28, and 28-29, reflecting a close bout decided on early control.
  • Figueiredo secured takedowns and top position in the first two rounds, while Jackson rallied late with strikes and leg kicks to take the third on all cards.
  • The result snapped Figueiredo’s two-fight losing streak and ended Jackson’s six-fight winning run, marking Jackson’s first career split-decision defeat.
  • After Figueiredo’s callout, champion Merab Dvalishvili posted that he is waiting for him, and Figueiredo said he is ready to return again as soon as year-end.