Deiveson Figueiredo is stepping into a different kind of challenge before his next UFC appearance…
As he prepares to face Raul Rosas Jr. in a submission-only grappling match!
The match is scheduled as the co-main event of Hype Brazil on April 8, taking place at the Komplexo Tempo arena in Sao Paulo.
While the promotion has yet to reveal the main event, this matchup already brings significant attention.
Figueiredo, a former UFC flyweight champion, is currently preparing for his return to MMA competition, where he is set to headline UFC Macau against Song Yadong on May 30.
That fight will mark his attempt to bounce back from a decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov earlier this year.
Before that, however, he’ll test his pure grappling skills against one of the youngest rising names in the sport.
Rosas Jr. brings a strong submission background, despite being 17 years younger than Figueiredo.
He currently holds a 6-1 UFC record and has been on a five-fight win streak since 2023.
Among his recent performances are a second-round submission victory over Ricky Turcios and a decision win against Rob Font.
Notably, six of his 12 professional MMA wins have come via submission.
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Beyond the co-main event, Hype Brazil will feature a mix of combat sports, including bareknuckle boxing bouts.
One of the featured matchups will see Cicero Coutinho make his debut in the discipline against Muay Thai specialist Marfio Canoletti.
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