Deiveson Figueiredo Quiz Questions and Answers
Q1. In which Brazilian city and state was Deiveson Figueiredo born?
A. Belem, Para
B. Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro
C. Soure, Para
D. Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo
Answer: C. Soure, Para
Q2. On which island is Figueiredo’s hometown of Soure located?
A. Fernando de Noronha
B. Marajo Island
C. Ilhabela
D. Santa Catarina Island
Answer: B. Marajo Island
Q3. What is Deiveson Figueiredo’s date of birth?
A. December 18, 1987
B. January 15, 1988
C. March 12, 1986
D. November 5, 1989
Answer: A. December 18, 1987
Q4. What is Figueiredo’s well-known nickname, and what does it mean in English?
A. Deus da Guerra – God of War
B. Rei do Norte – King of the North
C. Touro Brasileiro – Brazilian Bull
D. Guerreiro da Amazonia – Amazon Warrior
Answer: A. Deus da Guerra – God of War
Q5. What traditional regional wrestling style from Marajo Island did Figueiredo practice from a young age?
A. Luta Livre
B. Luta Marajoara
C. Capoeira Angola
D. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu only
Answer: B. Luta Marajoara
Q6. At approximately what age did Figueiredo begin practicing luta marajoara, following his father’s influence?
A. 5
B. 9
C. 13
D. 16
Answer: B. 9
Q7. What was Figueiredo’s father’s occupation, which exposed him to physical labor and local wrestling traditions?
A. Fisherman
B. Buffalo herder / cowboy on an animal farm
C. Professional coach
D. Construction worker
Answer: B. Buffalo herder / cowboy on an animal farm
Q8. Until about what age did Figueiredo work on the family animal farm with his father?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 13
D. 18
Answer: C. 13
Q9. After moving to Belem for high school, which Brazilian martial art did Figueiredo begin training in addition to his wrestling background?
A. Capoeira
B. Muay Thai
C. Kickboxing
D. Karate
Answer: A. Capoeira
Q10. Under which notable UFC fighter did Figueiredo begin formal MMA training at around age 16?
A. Jose Aldo
B. Iuri “Marajo” Alcantara
C. Anderson Silva
D. Charles Oliveira
Answer: B. Iuri “Marajo” Alcantara
Q11. What is Figueiredo’s approximate height?
A. 5’2″ (157 cm)
B. 5’5″ (165 cm)
C. 5’8″ (173 cm)
D. 5’10” (178 cm)
Answer: B. 5’5″ (165 cm)
Q12. What is Figueiredo’s typical reach measurement?
A. 64 inches
B. 66 inches
C. 68 inches
D. 70 inches
Answer: C. 68 inches
Q13. In which year did Figueiredo make his professional MMA debut?
A. 2009
B. 2010
C. 2011
D. 2012
Answer: D. 2012
Q14. In which year did Figueiredo make his UFC debut?
A. 2015
B. 2016
C. 2017
D. 2018
Answer: C. 2017
Q15. Figueiredo was the first Brazilian fighter to win the UFC title in which division?
A. Bantamweight
B. Flyweight
C. Lightweight
D. Welterweight
Answer: B. Flyweight
Q16. Figueiredo is a former two-time champion in which UFC weight class?
A. Bantamweight
B. Flyweight
C. Featherweight
D. Lightweight
Answer: B. Flyweight
Q17. Against which opponent did Figueiredo first capture the vacant UFC Flyweight Championship in 2020 (via technical submission)?
A. Joseph Benavidez
B. Brandon Moreno
C. Alex Perez
D. Alexandre Pantoja
Answer: A. Joseph Benavidez
Q18. What rank does Figueiredo hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
A. Purple belt
B. Brown belt
C. Black belt
D. Blue belt
Answer: C. Black belt
Q19. Figueiredo has a younger brother who has also competed professionally in MMA and was signed to the UFC. What is his name?
A. Francisco Figueiredo
B. Iuri Figueiredo
C. Michel Figueiredo
D. Jose Figueiredo
Answer: D. Francisco Figueiredo
Q20. Before fully focusing on fighting, which of the following jobs did Figueiredo hold to support himself?
A. Only professional athlete
B. Hairdresser, bricklayer, motorcycle taxi driver, and sushi chef
C. Full-time coach
D. University professor
Answer: B. Hairdresser, bricklayer, motorcycle taxi driver, and sushi chef
Q21. Luta marajoara, the traditional style Figueiredo practiced, primarily focuses on which objective?
A. Striking with punches and kicks
B. Unbalancing the opponent and putting them on their back
C. Submission holds only
D. Ground-and-pound
Answer: B. Unbalancing the opponent and putting them on their back
Q22. After his flyweight title reigns, Figueiredo moved up to which UFC weight class?
A. Bantamweight
B. Featherweight
C. Lightweight
D. Welterweight
Answer: A. Bantamweight
Q23. As of mid-2026, what is Figueiredo’s approximate professional MMA record?
A. 20-5-0
B. 25-7-1
C. 30-3-2
D. 22-10-0
Answer: B. 25-7-1
Q24. Roughly how many of Figueiredo’s professional wins have come by knockout/TKO and by submission, respectively (as of recent records)?
A. 5 KO and 15 submissions
B. 9 KO and 9 submissions
C. 12 KO and 4 submissions
D. 7 KO and 7 submissions
Answer: B. 9 KO and 9 submissions
Q25. Figueiredo founded or is associated with which training team/gym in Belém, Brazil?
A. Team Figueiredo
B. Team Alpha Male only
C. American Top Team
D. Jackson-Wink MMA
Answer: A. Team Figueiredo