UFC 255 breakdown: Deiveson Figueiredo faces stylistic problem vs. Alex Perez in first title defense

MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom breaks down the UFC’s top bouts. Today, we look at the main event for UFC 255.

UFC 255 takes place Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims on ESPN2/ESPN+.

Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC)

Staple info:

• Height: 5’5″ Age: 32 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 68″
• Last fight: Submission win over Joseph Benavidez(July 18, 2020)
• Camp: Team Figueiredo (Brazil)
• Stance/striking style: Switch-stance/muay Thai
• Risk management: Good

Supplemental info:

+ UFC flyweight champion
+ Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt
+ Regional grappling accolades
+ 9 KO victories
+ 7 submission wins
+ 10 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Well-timed right hands/uppercuts
^ Coming forward or off the counter
+ Slicing elbows from multiple ranges
+ Strong inside the clinch
+ Improved wrestling ability
+ Transitions well from topside
^ Dangerous strikes and submissions

Alex Perez (24-5 MMA, 6-1 UFC)

Staple info:

• Height: 5’6″ Age: 28 Weight: 125 lbs. Reach: 65.5″
• Last fight: TKO win over Jussier Formiga(June 6, 2020)
• Camp: Team Oyama (California)
• Stance/striking style: Orthodox/kickboxing
• Risk management: Good

Supplemental info:

+ Tachi Palace flyweight title
+ Wrestling base
+ Multiple wrestling accolades
+ 5 KO victories
+ 7 submission wins
+ 11 first-round finishes
+ KO power
+ Consistent pace and pressure
+ Improved striking ability
^ Combinations and bodywork
+ Hard calf kicks
+ Excellent wrestling ability
+ Solid transitional grappler
^ Dangerous from front-headlock