Nurmagomedov Kept Figueiredo on the Defensive
Umar Nurmagomedov defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision on January 24, 2026, at UFC 324 in Las Vegas. All three judges scored the bantamweight matchup 30–27 after Nurmagomedov combined kicking, positional wrestling and steady pressure over fifteen minutes at T-Mobile Arena.
A weight miss complicated the former champion’s assignment
Nurmagomedov made 136 pounds, while Figueiredo registered 138.5, above the non-title bantamweight allowance. The bout proceeded with the Brazilian forfeiting twenty-five percent of his purse under the official UFC announcement.
Both sought to improve their standing in a division led by Petr Yan. Nurmagomedov had previously challenged Merab Dvalishvili, while Figueiredo brought championship experience from flyweight.
Control positions limited Figueiredo’s opportunities
Nurmagomedov pressured with kicks and completed takedowns in the opening round. Figueiredo threatened a guillotine during one exchange but could not maintain a dominant position.
A slip briefly gave Figueiredo top position in the second, only for Nurmagomedov to reverse and return upright. The Russian continued producing the more consistent offense as the round developed.
A strong final round confirmed the unanimous outcome
Nurmagomedov again used head and body kicks before securing another takedown near the fence. He spent much of the remaining time attacking from inside Figueiredo’s guard.
The clean sweep gave Nurmagomedov consecutive victories and kept him among the leading bantamweight contenders. Figueiredo’s brief opportunities never became the sustained offensive spell required to overcome the control and accuracy established across all three rounds.
Sources
- UFC: official scorecards and stoppages
- UFC: January 24 Las Vegas event and weights
- Cageside Press: guillotine, reversal and final-round control
