Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo continues his bantamweight career with a tough matchup against the former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt in the first fight of the historic UFC 300. The Brazilian Figueiredo made a winning start to life at 135 pounds with a victory over Rob Font. His American opponent had a resurgent 2023, ending a run of defeats with a couple of victories. Figueiredo is the runaway favorite ahead of the weekend’s fight at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA: UFC Bantamweight

Where to Watch: ESPN/ESPN+

Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada 

Date: 14.04.2024 01:00

The veteran flyweight fought a tetralogy with Brendan Moreno, and the pair exchanged the 125-pound gold several times. The two-time flyweight champ, Deiveson Figueiredo, then moved up weight to bantamweight after relinquishing the flyweight title to Moreno. Late last year, Figueiredo made a successful bantamweight debut by winning a unanimous decision over Rob Font. First scheduled to fight Cody Garbrandt in 2020, Figueiredo will meet the former Bantamweight champion four years later. Born in Para, Brazil, Figueiredo is a black belt in BJJ and trained in capoeira as a teen.

• Age: 36
• Reach: 68”
• Height: 5’5”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 22-3-1 (Draw)

The American started life as a wrestler competing in both high school and college level events. The American made his UFC debut in 2015 after transitioning to MMA. “No Love” defeated Dominick Cruz to win the UFC bantamweight title in 2016 following his sixth consecutive win in the promotion. He lost the title to T.J. Dillashaw in his first title defense, and his game then spiraled away. A 1-5 record was halted by the pair of wins over Trevin Jones and Brian Kelleher last year. Cody Garbrandt is tied for the most knockdowns in UFC bantamweight history.

• Age: 32
• Height: 5’7’’
• Reach: 65.5”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 14-5

Cody Garbrandt is a 3.42 underdog on 1XBET, which prices a decision for the favorite at 3.3 odds. Deiveson Figueiredo to win by KO/TKO, painful lock or chokehold is 1.75 on Betwinner with the fight to go the distance available at 1.556. Bet365 lists over 2.5 at 2.00 with the under priced at 1.71 odds. Read more.