UFC ON ESPN 52: Font vs. Figueiredo 12/2/23 – UFC on ESPN 52 sees an exciting bantamweight bout between Rob Font and Deiveson Figueiredo. The fight takes place this Saturday, December 2nd at the Moody Center, Austin, Texas, USA with the main card starting at 7:00 PM ET. In this no-cost MMA analysis, we will examine their past performances, fighting styles, and statistical strengths and weaknesses to provide an informed tips for the bout.
UFC ON ESPN 52: Font vs. Figueiredo 12/2/23 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, December 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Moody Center, Austin, Texas, USA |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
Rob Font Analysis
Rob Font comes into this fight with a 20-7 professional record. He possesses sharp boxing skills, landing 5.71 significant strikes per minute at a 45% clip. Font works well behind his jab and puts together smooth punching combinations. However, his knockout power seems to be lacking at times. Defensively, Font avoids a decent number of strikes, with his striking defense at 57%. He uses solid footwork and head movement to frustrate opponents. Though Font is willing to exchange on the feet, his grappling is just average for the division. His takedown average sits at just 0.96 per 15 minutes. And Font has been controlled on the mat before against superior grapplers.
In his last fight, Font suffered a clear unanimous decision loss to Cory Sandhagen. He was simply outstruck 142 to 62 over 5 rounds. Font struggled with Sandhagen’s diverse kicks and knees from the clinch. While he had success early with his hands, the accumulating damage led to Font losing exchanges later on. He also could not deter any of Sandhagen’s takedown attempts. Font will certainly need to avoid taking so many unanswered shots if he wants to defeat Figueiredo. Implementing more wrestling and grappling himself could help neutralize Figueiredo’s power as well. Still, Font usually rebounds well from losses. He has the tools to make this a very competitive bout.
Deiveson “Deus Da Guerra” Figueiredo Analysis
Deiveson Figueiredo comes into this fight with an impressive 21-3-1 professional record. He possesses fight-ending power in both hands, landing a thunderous 3.09 significant strikes while maintaining 55% accuracy. Figueiredo throws every strike with bad intentions, using crushing hooks to the body and head. His low kick is also rumored to be the hardest in the UFC. While not the most technical striker, Figueiredo’s physical strength usually overwhelms opponents. Defensively, he avoids just over half of significant strikes. His iron chin allows Figueiredo to absorb damage and keep moving forward. However, he has suffered TKO losses when taking too many clean punches.
In terms of grappling, Figueiredo lands 1.44 takedowns per 15 minutes at a 42% accuracy clip. Once on the mat, he unleashes vicious ground and pound, with a very high submission average as well. In his last fight, Figueiredo suffered a close unanimous decision loss to rival Brandon Moreno. Though he scored multiple takedowns, Figueiredo lost scrambles and spent time on his back. He also got outstruck with punches despite landing brutal kicks and knees to Moreno’s body. Figueiredo clearly has all the skills to give Font major problems here. If he can mitigate the damage sustained, his power and well-rounded technique provide multiple paths to victory.
Rob Font vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Stats
| Font | Figueiredo | |
| Wins/Losses/Draws | 20-7-0 | 21-3-1 |
| Average Fight Time | 12:42 | 11:55 |
| Height | 5′ 8″ | 5′ 5″ |
| Weight | 135 lbs. | 135 lbs. |
| Reach | 71″ | 68″ |
| Stance | Orthodox | Orthodox |
| Strikes Landed per Min. | 5.71 | 3.09 |
| Striking Accuracy | 45% | 55% |
| Strikes Absorbed per Min. | 3.70 | 3.50 |
| Defense | 57% | 51% |
| Takedowns Average/15 min. | 0.96 | 1.44 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 37% | 42% |
| Takedown Defense | 46% | 57% |
| Submission Average/15 min. | 0.4 | 1.8 |
Rob Font vs. Deiveson Figueiredo Betting Pick
This should be a competitive striking battle, but Figueiredo’s power and submission threat give him the edge. Font will likely try to use his length and volume striking to rack up points from the outside. However, Figueiredo hits harder and can take the fight to the mat. The odds have Figueiredo as a slight underdog, but he seems like the right pick here. There is value betting on Figueiredo to get his hand raised again.
Free Pick: Deiveson “Deus Da Guerra” Figueiredo +122
In conclusion, our handicapping expert tips lean towards Deiveson Figueiredo as the likely victor in his bout against Rob Font at UFC on ESPN 52. Figueiredo’s blend of accurate striking and superior grappling skills, coupled with his proficiency in submissions, positions him well to overcome Font’s striking volume. This fight is not just a test of individual skills but also a strategic battle, making it a must-watch for fans and bettors alike.