Umar Nurmagomedov vs Deiveson Figueiredo
Bantamweight · Prelims · UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett
Who wins, by source
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Tale of the tape
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How it ends
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The analysis
Nurmagomedov's perfect 100% takedown defense and superior wrestling (3.98 TD avg at 50% vs Figueiredo's 1.68 at 35%) create a dominant grappling advantage. His striking defense (63%) is significantly better than Figueiredo's (51%), while landing at higher accuracy (63% vs 55%). The 3-inch height and 1-inch reach advantage favor Umar's range management. Figueiredo's recent loss and age disadvantage (37 vs 29) suggest declining athleticism against a prime opponent.
Umar's combination of elite defensive metrics (1.36 SApM, 63% striking defense, 100% TD defense) and high-percentage offense (63% striking accuracy, 3.98 TDs per 15 at 50% accuracy) profiles as a nightmare style matchup for an aging, smaller Figueiredo moving up. Deiveson's offensive danger (1.6 subs per 15, strong power) is offset by his porous defense (51% striking defense, 58% TD defense, negative strike differential) and the likelihood that he is forced to work off his back or defend takedowns and clinch pressure for long stretches. Umar's volume, positional control, and risk-averse approach point to him banking rounds consistently while largely neutralizing Figueiredo's finishing threats.