Deiveson Figueiredo's team issues statement after TKO loss at UFC 332
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 6:07 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Deiveson Figueiredo's team released a statement following his first-round TKO loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 332 on October 6, 2026. Figueiredo, a veteran bantamweight, was stopped via strikes for the first time in his career, marking his third consecutive defeat this year. His teammate Felipe Leite emphasized the importance of rest and family, while reflecting on the emotional aspects of being part of a fighting team. Figueiredo has lost five of his last six fights and is considering a return to the flyweight division, despite the challenges it poses.
- •Deiveson Figueiredo lost by TKO to Payton Talbott at UFC 332.
- •It was Figueiredo's first career loss due to strikes.
- •He has lost three straight fights in 2026.
- •Teammate Felipe Leite issued a supportive statement afterward.
- •Figueiredo may consider moving back to the flyweight division.
- 6:07 AMYahoo Sports — Team Deiveson Figueiredo Issues Statement Following UFC 332
"UFC bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo’s team issued a statement following his first-round TKO loss to Payton Talbott at UFC 332.For the first time in his MMA career, the veteran Brazilian was stopped via strikes when Talbott finished him at 2:09 of the first round.It was Figueiredo’s third straight loss in 2026 after previously losing to Song […] The post Team Deiveson Figueiredo Issues Statement Following UFC 332 appeared first on HEAVY.
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