Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 11/23/24 – UFC Fight Night 248 features a mainly entertaining match between two strong athletes: Petr “No Mercy” Yan, and Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo. Yan boasts a career record of 17 wins and 5 losses with no draws while Figueiredo’s record shows he has earned 24 wins, lost three times, and has drawn once. With Galaxy Arena in Macau, the fighters set up to engage in combat, this fight is not anticipated as one where superiority of skill alone will prevail in victory but there is likely to be endurance and tactical superiority as well deciding the outcome.
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 11/23/24
| When: | Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Time: 6:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Galaxy Arena, Cotai, Macau, China |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | UFC Fight Pass |
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Due to his previous history in the Bantamweight Division, Petr Yan is the clear favorite with a money line of -275. The odds on Deiveson Figueiredo are +235 which seems worth considering as he tends to come clinching those wins as the underdog. The odds on Yan make him a favorite but also show room for Figueiredo to take the victory somehow which makes this fight attractive for the betting fans.
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 11/23/24 Odds
| Fighter | Odds | Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petr Yan | -275 | Deiveson Figueiredo | +235 |
Main Card
Petr Yan
The record of Petr Yan, which stands at 17-5-0, is indicative not only of his fighting abilities in the cage but his fight management as well. With an average fight time of 16:42, Yan not only has shown fight durability, but he is also capable of pushing the pace very deep into rounds. Yan’s striking game is pretty solid as well. He is capable of landing approximately 5.14 significant strikes every minute at 53% accuracy. Having this high output with a decent defensive metric of 58% means standing up is not a problem for him. His grappling stats show an average of 1.73 takedowns every 15 minutes with an impressive takedown defense of 85%, meaning he is also versatile on the ground as well. In particular, Yan’s last win against Yadong showed his ability to adjust and beat young, aggressive fighters which will be important against Figueiredo.
Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo, for his part, deserves the moniker “Deus da Guerra” (God of War) owing to his capabilities as well. With thirty fights under his belt including twenty-four wins (24-3-1), Figueiredo has a fairly low average fight time at 12:07 suggesting that he wins fights by either knockouts or submissions more often than not. His striking numbers are lesser than Yan’s (3.01 SLpM), but his accuracy is slightly better at 55%. Nevertheless, it is grappling that he is best at with an outstanding 1.6 submissions averaged every 15 minutes. His frequency of finding takedowns is at 35%, lower than Yan’s, but the frequency with which he finds submissions suggests that he is looking to win by the stoppage rather than on points. In his most recent fight, he submitted Vera which proves that he has an insatiable hunger for submission, something which might give Yan worries about his defense.
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 11/23/24 Betting Numbers
| Record | 17-5-0 | 24-3-1 |
| Last Fight | Win | Win |
| Country | Russia | Brazil |
| Height | 5′ 7″ | 5′ 5″ |
| Weight (lbs) | 135 | 135 |
| Reach (in) | 67″ | 68″ |
| Win by KO/TKO | 41% | 38% |
| Win by Submission | 6% | 38% |
| Decisions | 53% | 25% |
| Strikes landed per minute | 5.14 | 3.01 |
| Striking accuracy | 53% | 55% |
| Striking absorbed per minute | 4.36 | 3.39 |
| Striking defense | 58% | 51% |
| Takedown average | 1.73 | 1.68 |
| Takedown accuracy | 51% | 35% |
| Takedown defense | 85% | 58% |
| Submission average | 0.1 | 1.5 |
Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 11/23/24 Betting Picks
To conclude this analysis, Petr Yan appears as the strongest fighter on paper, given his basically even odds with the books and diversified striking and defensive capabilities. But the main strength of Deiveson Figueiredo is known for his really aggressive grappling and submission skills, making this fight real interesting. Just like last week’s UFC 309, where Jon Jones had a TKO win against Stipe Miocic and protected a heavyweight title, one dynamic could decide this fight as well. The distance kept by Yan, and the distance desired by Figueiredo. Should Figueiredo’s plan come to pass, and the fight goes to the ground, his impressive submissions may just win him the bout just like Jones’s victory was made when hitting’s height. This if combined with Figueiredo’s upset makes this fight an important and exciting encounter considering that spectators and betters looking for an edge factor.
Hilbert Mayer
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Published on: November 23, 2024
Last updated: March 24, 2025