Figueiredo conducted his camp in Natal, preparing for the surging Jackson on Brazil’s Northeastern coast before making the trip to Rio de Janeiro.
Since earning his contract on Dana White’s Contender Series in June 2018, Jackson methodically waded through the bantamweight ranks, amassing a 9-2 Octagon record, including a six-fight winning streak dating back to March 2021. At that point, Figueiredo had already captured and defended the flyweight belt, and he was preparing for the second of what became four title fights against Brandon Moreno. Jackson will have a significant size advantage with his 5-foot-10 frame, but Figueiredo is respectfully unconcerned with the challenges he might present.
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“I trained as if he were the best,” Figueiredo said. “I won’t underestimate him. He’s a guy with a good winning record, and I’m coming from two consecutive losses, but I know the mistakes I made that led to these two losses. Now my head is clear, it’s time to get myself back up, and, on Saturday, to show that I am the true God of War.”
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