{"id":200264,"date":"2025-10-09T13:59:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/200264\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T13:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T13:59:15","slug":"deiveson-figueiredo-vs-montel-jackson-odds-preview-and-prediction-ufc-rio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/200264\/","title":{"rendered":"Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson: Odds, preview and prediction | UFC Rio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight standouts Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Montel Jackson<\/a> will go to war this weekend (Sat., Oct. 11, 2025) inside Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.<\/p>\n

Figueiredo is in a rough spot<\/a> at UFC Rio<\/a>. The former Flyweight kingpin began his Bantamweight run with an excellent three-fight win streak, asserting himself into the Top 10<\/a>. Unfortunately, the Top 5<\/a> of his new class has proven a step too far, as Petr Yan and Cory Sandhagen proved a hard ceiling<\/a> for the 37-year-old finisher. Meanwhile, Jackson has slowly been working his way up the 135-pound ranks. Inactivity has been an issue for Jackson, but can anyone really argue with a six-fight win streak<\/a> and nine victories in his last 10 appearances? \u201cQuik\u201d has earned a Top 10<\/a> shot, though he\u2019ll have to travel to enemy territory to take advantage.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at the betting odds and strategic keys for each athlete:<\/p>\n

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DES MOINES, IOWA – MAY 03: (R-L) Montel Jackson and Daniel Marcos of Peru exchange punches in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Wells Fargo Arena on May 03, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Josh Hedges\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Figueiredo vs. Jackson Betting Odds<\/p>\n

Deiveson Figueiredo victory: +235<\/a>Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO\/KO\/DQ: +950<\/a>Deiveson Figueiredo via submission: +1000<\/a>Deiveson Figueiredo via decision: +500<\/a>Montel Jackson victory: -290<\/a>Montel Jackson via TKO\/KO\/DQ: +285<\/a>Montel Jackson via submission: +900<\/a>Montel Jackson via decision: +100<\/a>Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a>\"MACAU,<\/a><\/p>\n

MACAU, CHINA – NOVEMBER 23: (R-L) Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil kicks Petr Yan of Russia in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Galaxy Arena on November 23, 2024 in Macau, China. (Photo by Jeff Bottari\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Figueiredo is both a powerhouse and smooth customer. The Brazilian stands with a wide base and explodes into his counters and combinations alike, launching missiles around the guard and into the liver. He can blast hard kicks, is slick on the canvas, and has really improved his technical wrestling in the last few years. Even up a weight class and in the latter stages of his career, he\u2019s a serious threat in all areas.<\/p>\n

Range is the exceedingly obvious problem for \u201cFiggy\u201d here, as Jackson is five inches taller with seven more inches of reach. It almost feels like a cruel joke from UFC matchmakers to book Figueiredo opposite one of the largest men at 135 pounds.<\/p>\n

And given their history<\/a>, I wouldn\u2019t doubt it\u2019s exactly that.<\/p>\n

At any rate, Figueiredo has to put Jackson on the back foot. Lately, Figueiredo has done more distance striking and reactive takedowns rather than pressure fighting, but that\u2019s not likely to work against a much larger opponent. Instead, Figueiredo has to be blasting long kicks to make connection with his target then advancing behind multiple punches.<\/p>\n

Hitting the body sure be one of Figueiredo\u2019s top objectives here, as body shots will slow Jackson\u2019s feet and help keep him standing in front of Figueiredo for longer. In addition, body work should help set up Figueiredo\u2019s takedowns. Both of Jackson\u2019s UFC losses were the result of being out-wrestled, and \u201cDaico\u201d is a nasty top player. If he\u2019s able to press, work body-head combinations, and set up the shot, there is a clear avenue for the underdog here.<\/p>\n

\"DES<\/a><\/p>\n

DES MOINES, IOWA – MAY 03: (R-L) Montel Jackson lifts Daniel Marcos of Peru in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Wells Fargo Arena on May 03, 2025 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Josh Hedges\/Zuffa LLC)<\/p>\n

Jackson has many of the traits one looks for in a future top contender. Not only is he large and powerful for the division, but Jackson actually has a strong wrestling background that has served him well in the cage. Better yet, Jackson has a piston of a left hand, and he actually sets it up well with Southpaw fundamentals and good distancing.<\/p>\n

Unlike many knockout artists, Jackson doesn\u2019t smother himself trying to find the chin. He unloads long, snappy punches that shut off the lights.<\/p>\n

Given the odds and the size difference, this should be a coming out party for Jackson (even if the crowd will boo him). He should be able to bully Figueiredo, put him on the back foot immediately. His long left hand is going to be hitting from so far beyond Figueiredo\u2019s rematch that it should really be a nightmare for the former champion, but that doesn\u2019t mean he can be sloppy. Even up at Bantamweight, nobody seems to enjoy getting cracked by Deiveson Figueiredo.<\/p>\n

Jackson doesn\u2019t have to take crazy risks here though. He can advance steadily behind a booming left kick and hard straight punches, and he should really ruin Figueiredo\u2019s evening.<\/p>\n

\"DENVER,<\/a><\/p>\n

DENVER, COLORADO – JULY 13: Montel Jackson reacts after his KO victory over Da\u2019Mon Blackshear in a bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Ball Arena on July 13, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Josh Hedges\/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Zuffa LLC via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Figueiredo vs. Jackson Prediction<\/p>\n

If it wasn\u2019t obvious yet, this feels like a nightmare match up for \u201cDaico.\u201d He\u2019s a fighter who has always enjoyed a physicality advantage on his opponents, but those tables are turned here. Figueiredo is facing massive disadvantages here, and he\u2019s also no longer at the peak of his own ability. His hope here is that Jackson shows up flat \u2014 we\u2019ve seen him underwhelm before \u2014 and he can take advantage of his grappling edge, but that\u2019s quite literally going to be a tall task.<\/p>\n

The odds of \u201cFiggy\u201d getting stuck on the end of Jackson\u2019s long punches feels more higher.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Jackson via decision<\/p>\n

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LIGHTWEIGHT HOSTILITIES!<\/a> Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns to Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sat., Oct. 11, 2025, for UFC Rio<\/a>, with a stacked ESPN+<\/a> fight card. In the main event, resurgent former Lightweight champion, Charles Oliveira, faces rising contender<\/a>, Mateusz Gamrot, in a high-stakes clash scheduled for five, five-minute rounds. In UFC Rio\u2019s co-headliner, Brazilian fan-favorite, Deiveson Figueiredo, takes on American powerhouse<\/a>, Montel Jackson, both of whom are vying for a pivotal win in the 135-pound division. All that and SO MUCH MORE!<\/p>\n

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