Former UFC double champ Henry Cejudo trashed the upcoming flyweight title fight between Cody Garbrandt and Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 255. The news broke on Friday that the UFC will …read more
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Deiveson Figueiredo defends his flyweight title against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 255 on Nov. 21 | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
The UFC’s flyweight champions will be front and center …read more
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It’ll be a flyweight party this fall at UFC 255.
A pair of 125-pound belts will be on the line at the top of the card. Deiveson Figueiredo will put his …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
At UFC 255, male flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo will take on former bantamweight champ Cody Garbrandt and female flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko will seek her fourth title defense against Jennifer …read more
Source:: ESPN
Two flyweight title fights featuring Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cody Garbrandt and Valentina Shevchenko vs. Jennifer Maia have been added to UFC 255. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke the news that the …read more
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UFC 255 has two title fights on tap for Nov. 21. ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that UFC president Dana White has confirmed that Deiveson Figueiredo will put his flyweight championship …read more
Source:: MMANews
New UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo says granting former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt a flyweight title shot would be “unfair.” Garbrandt, who enjoyed a brief reign as the UFC bantamweight …read more
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Deiveson Figueiredo claimed the flyweight belt with a dominant victory over Joseph Benavidez. | Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting
Deiveson Figueiredo received a hero’s welcome in his return to Brazil …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley wasn’t cheering Cody Garbrandt’s push for a flyweight title shot against Deiveson Figueiredo.
Since his fourth octagon win, a highlight-reel knockout …read more
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Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Manel Kape isn’t lacking in confidence.
The RIZIN star, who awaits his UFC debut after joining the promotion in March, made a major splash in Japan …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Cody Garbrandt has sat atop the UFC bantamweight throne. Now, he has his eyes set on the UFC flyweight division and its champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
In an interview with ESPN on …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Cody Garbrandt believes he is the number one contender at flyweight and wants the next title shot. After Deiveson Figueiredo beat Joseph Benavidez many wondered what would be next for …read more
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Alex Perez believes he should be getting the next flyweight title shot. At UFC Fight Island 2, a new flyweight champion was crowned as Deiveson Figueiredo submitted Joseph Benavidez in …read more
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Cody Garbrandt wants to drop down to flyweight to challenge Deiveson Figueiredo. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Alex Perez believes he should be the first to challenge new flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Following Figueiredo’s incredible first-round finish of Joseph Benavidez in the UFC …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Holy s—t that’s a lot of motorcycles! Newly-crowned Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo is the talk of the town after winning the 125-pound title at UFC Fight …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Brandon Moreno believes he is next in line for the flyweight title. At UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo submitted Joseph Benavidez in the first round to become the new …read more
Source:: MMANews
New UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo won’t be held back by a medical suspension from his title conquest at UFC on ESPN+ 30.
On Wednesday, MMA Junkie obtained the full list …read more
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UFC commentator Megan Olivi has penned a warm message about her husband Joseph Benavidez after he lost a flyweight title fight to Deiveson Figueiredo. Benavidez met Figueiredo in the main …read more
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Former UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo isn’t impressed by the division’s new champion Deiveson Figueiredo, and thinks his championship reign will end against Askar Askarov. Cejudo last fought at UFC …read more
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UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo says he took Joseph Benavidez’s soul and closed the casket. Figueiredo and Benavidez did battle in a rematch on July 18. The bout was contested …read more
Source:: MMANews
On UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi last weekend, Deiveson Figueiredo earned the flyweight with a win over Joseph Benavidez. He already headed back to his home turf of Brazil …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Brandon Moreno is confident he’ll be competing for UFC gold in his next bout.
The Mexican flyweight contender thinks it’s clear that he’s the next challenger for newly crowned flyweight champion …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez had an immediate rematch for the vacant flyweight title. The two fought back in February, where …read more
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“His soul wasn’t in his body anymore. And then I took what was left and closed the casket.” Deiveson Figueiredo put …read more
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If UFC Fight Island 2 was a Hollywood movie, Joseph Benavidez would’ve gotten his hand raised. He was 0-3 in UFC title fights and rematching Deiveson Figueiredo who had knocked …read more
Source:: MMANews
According to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, bantamweight contender Cody Garbrandt may be interested in dropping down to flyweight in order to challenge Deiveson Figueiredo for the 125-pound title. “No Love” has …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Recap the bonus winners from Fight Island 2, featuring Deiveson Figueiredo claiming the flyweight title
Read the Full Article Here …read more
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(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Joseph Benavidez after UFC on ESPN+ 30 loss?)
Deiveson Figueiredo left no doubt that he’s currently the top flyweight in the UFC when …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
(ALSO SEE: Sean Shelby’s Shoes: What’s next for Deiveson Figueiredo after UFC on ESPN+ 30 win?)
Joseph Benavidez suffered the worst kind of heartbreak on Saturday when his UFC title hopes …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Joseph Benavidez suffered yet another disappointing loss in a title bout at UFC Fight Night 172, this time in stunningly lopsided fashion to Deiveson Figueiredo in Abu Dhabi. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Joseph Benavidez reflects on his brutal submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night 172. Not like this.
Joseph Benavidez knows …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Joseph Benavidez fell short in what was likely his final UFC title shot. Benavidez took on Deiveson Figueiredo in a rematch at UFC on ESPN+ 30. The bout was contested …read more
Source:: MMANews
New UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo warned former long-time flyweight kingpin Demetrious Johnson about making a return to the UFC. Figueiredo won the vacant flyweight belt when he dominated Joseph …read more
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ABU DHABI – Deiveson Figueiredo’s has a two-fold plan as UFC champion.
After winning the vacant UFC flyweight championship at UFC on ESPN+ 30, Figueiredo (19-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) told reporters …read more
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Joseph Benavidez knew his rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo was do-or-die if he ever wanted to become UFC champion.
After coming up short …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC President Dana White was very impressed by Deiveson Figueiredo’s title-earning victory over Joseph Benavidez this evening. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Figueiredo and Benavidez collided …read more
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ABU DHABI – The UFC has a new 125-pound king – and Dana White is impressed.
After UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo brutalized and submitted multi-time title challenger Joseph Benavidez at …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In a night full of flyweight action, one stood out above the rest. Deiveson Figueiredo is leaving Fight Island with the gold and a list of potential title challengers. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Deiveson Figueiredo wowed many of his peers after capturing the flyweight title on Fight Island. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Deiveson Figueiredo’s performance at UFC on ESPN+ 30 was a tour de force, as he dominated his main event fight against Joseph Benavidez from wire to wire to claim the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Joseph Benavidez received another shot at UFC gold when he squared off with Deiveson Figueiredo in tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 headliner. The bout marked Benavidez’s fourth career shot at …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Not only did Deiveson Figueiredo claim the vacant flyweight belt on Saturday night, but he’s also $50,000 richer for his work. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced the recipients of the performance-based bonuses following Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 30: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 event in Abu Dhabi. Newly crowned flyweight champion Deiveson …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Deiveson Figueiredo finally claimed the UFC flyweight title with his second win over Joseph Benavidez in less than five months.
Figueiredo left no doubts and no controversy at UFC on ESPN+ …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo was clearly watching tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. Figueiredo and Benavidez were squaring off for a second …read more
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A new flyweight champion has finally been crowned, and his name is Deiveson Figueiredo.
It’s been a long road to the gold …read more
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The UFC’s third card on Yas Island is officially a wrap.
With the men’s 125-pound division still without a champion, fans were …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
This time around, the winner got the trophy.
Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Joseph Benavidez with a second-round TKO on Feb. 29 in a match expected to fill the vacant flyweight title. But …read more
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Watch videos from the UFC flyweight title rematch. Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez’s first bout had some controversy coming from the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Deiveson Figueiredo made sure he was winning the vacant flyweight title this time around when he beat Joseph Benavidez in the UFC on ESPN+ 30 headliner.
After scoring a knockout of …read more
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Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez once again squared off for the promotions vacant flyweight title at tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 event. The flyweight standouts, Figueiredo and Benavidez, had first …read more
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This is the UFC Fight Island live blog for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez, the flyweight headliner for Saturday’s fight card …read more
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The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. The flyweight standouts, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Joseph Benavidez is hoping to not only become UFC flyweight champion tonight (July 18), but he wants to embarrass Deiveson Figueiredo. Back in February, Benavidez and Figueiredo competed in a …read more
Source:: MMANews
Follow all the action live from Fight Island, including Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo battling for the flyweight title. …read more
Source:: ESPN
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The Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez full fight video features the first encounter earlier this year between the top flyweights.
In the …read more
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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Flyweight contenders Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will rematch TONIGHT (July 18, 2020) from “Fight Island” in …read more
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Check out the betting odds for Saturday’s UFC Fight Island 2 card, where Deiveson Figueiredo is favored over Joseph Benavidez in …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Deiveson Figueiredo may not have walked away with the UFC title, but he was still able to deliver a championship-level performance at UFC on ESPN+ 27.
Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) …read more
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Joseph Benavidez | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
When Joseph Benavidez faced off with Deiveson Figueiredo back in February, he was already looking at that fight as his last opportunity …read more
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Joseph Benavidez’s rematch this weekend against Deiveson Figueiredo is personal for “Joey B”. Joseph Benavidez is rarely bothered by his opponents …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo will attempt to register back-to-back victories over rival Joseph Benavidez, and in the process capture the UFC flyweight title on “UFC Fight Island” on Saturday night.
Figueiredo …read more
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Some may already consider Deiveson Figueiredo the UFC flyweight champion since he finished Joseph Benavidez back in February, but the Brazilian knockout artist failed to …read more
Source:: MMAMania
ABU DHABI — You can’t blame Deiveson Figueiredo for being confident going into his UFC on ESPN+ 30 main event against Joseph Benavidez.
For one thing, Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
For UFC president Dana White, booking Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez II was never in question. Figueiredo and Benavidez collided back in February. The bout was supposed to be for …read more
Source:: MMANews
There were no complications this time as Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will once again face off for the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight championship at UFC Fight Night 172. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Joseph Benavidez has bad intentions for Deiveson Figueiredo on Yas Island. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Benavidez and Figueiredo are having an immediate rematch. The two …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
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Fight Island’s eternally-shifting line up welcomes another four newcomers this Saturday (July 18, 2020) before Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez duke …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Longtime flyweight contender Joseph Benavidez will look to capture his first UFC title when he faces Brazilian contender Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event at “UFC Fight Island” on Saturday …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
In the days leading up to his February clash with Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight title, Deiveson Figueiredo radiated confidence.
Read the Full Article Here …read more
Source:: UFC
MMA Fighting
ABU DHABI — Ahead of his rematch with Joseph Benavidez at UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo talks to the media about making weight under difficult circumstances, …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Figueiredo
vs.
Benavidez
Gastelum
vs.
Hermansson
Diakiese
vs.
Fiziev
Carolina
vs.
Lipski
Askarov
vs.
Pantoja
MMA Junkie readers’
consensus picks
2020: 60-36
Figueiredo
(58%)
Gastelum
(57%)
Diakiese
(78%)
Lipski
(51%)
Pantoja
(71%)
Dan Tom
@DanTomMMA
2020: 78-28
Benavidez
Gastelum
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Nolan King
@mma_kings
2020: 78-28
Figueiredo
Hermansson
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Farah Hannoun
@Farah_Hannoun
2020: 77-29
Figueiredo
Hermansson
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Mike Bohn
@MikeBohnMMA
2020: 75-31
2014 Champion
Benavidez
Gastelum
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Simon Samano
@SJSamano
2020: 74-32
Benavidez
Gastelum
Diakiese
Carolina
Askarov
Simon Head
@simonhead
2020: 73-33
2019 Champion*
Benavidez
Gastelum
Diakiese
Lipski
Askarov
Brian Garcia
@thegoze
2020: 72-34
2017 Champion
Benavidez
Gastelum
Diakiese
Carolina
Askarov
Dave Doyle
@davedoylemma
2020: 70-36
Benavidez
Hermansson
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Danny Segura
@dannyseguratv
2020: 70-36
Figueiredo
Gastelum
Diakiese
Lipski
Pantoja
Ken …read more
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ABU DHABI – Alexandre Pantoja wants nothing more than to avenge his loss to Deiveson Figueiredo.
Pantoja has won four of his past five, with his lone loss coming by decision …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC on ESPN+ 30 main event rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez got the green light on Friday. The two weighed in, setting up a fight that will …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
There were no complications this time as Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will once again face off for the vacant Ultimate Fighting Championship flyweight championship at UFC Fight Night 172. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez are having an immediate rematch for the vacant flyweight title. Heading into the fight, the Brazilian, …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Barring any unforeseen issues, the UFC on ESPN+ 30 main event rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez is a go. The two weighed in on Friday, setting up a …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
ABU DHABI – This time around, the UFC’s flyweight title won’t have any drama attached to it.
Deiveson Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) and Joseph Benavidez (28-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) meet …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The UFC on ESPN+ 30 main event rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez got the green light on Friday.
Figueiredo and Benavidez first met to determine a new UFC …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Deiveson Figueiredo | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
This time, Deiveson Figueiredo will be fighting for a UFC title.
At Friday’s official weigh-ins for UFC Fight Island 2, Figueiredo hit the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting
ABU DHABI — Deiveson Figueiredo’s COVID-19 drama is almost rearview mirror after the UFC flyweight contender successfully passed multiple tests since landing in the United …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Deiveson Figueiredo is confident he will beat Joseph Benavidez again and make weight in the process. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Figueiredo and Benavidez are running …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
ABU DHABI — Deiveson Figueiredo scored an impressive finish of Joseph Benavidez on Feb. 29, finishing a well-regarded, veteran competitor in the second round of their fight.
It should have also …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo will run it back for the vacant Flyweight title this Sat. night (July 18, 2020) at …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Joseph Benavidez says that even though he dislikes Deiveson Figueiredo, there’s no personal feud here. Benavidez is set to take on Figueiredo for a second time on July 18 for …read more
Source:: MMANews
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
If No. 1-ranked flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo had correctly managed his weight cut, he would already be holding the 125-pound title. …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Joseph Benavidez fell short of winning the vacant UFC bantamweight champion in his first meeting with Deiveson Figueiredo earlier this year in February. He has the opportunity to run that …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Ahead of their rematch at UFC on ESPN+ 30 on Fight Island, watch the first fight between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez in February.
Figueiredo missed weight for the first fight, …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Deiveson Figueiredo is well aware that all eyes will be on him during the official weigh-ins on Friday as he prepares for his title fight …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again ask top flyweight contenders Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez to slug it out …read more
Source:: MMAMania
Deiveson Figueiredo is looking to stop Joseph Benavidez again, but this time he wants to make history in the process.
Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) rematches Benavidez (28-6 MMA, 15-4 UFC) …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Guilherme Cruz, MMA Fighting
ABU DHABI — It took longer than he wanted, but Deiveson Figueiredo has finally arrived on “Fight Island” for his flyweight title rematch with Joseph …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo has been cleared to fly to Abu Dhabi despite an initial COVID-19 test that returned a positive result.
Figueiredo is slated to face Joseph Benavidez in …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
It appears that Deiveson Figueiredo will still have a chance to capture the UFC flyweight title on Saturday. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Deiveson Figueiredo | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting
Deiveson Figueiredo has cleared at least one obstacle in his path as he prepares to face Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Deiveson Figueiredo hopes to fly to Abu Dhabi and face Joseph Benavidez on July 18. | Jose Youngs, MMA Fighting
Deiveson Figueiredo is confident he won’t miss his UFC …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
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Flyweight title challenger Deiveson Figueiredo tested positive for COVID-19, but the fight is not officially off yet. Yet another Brazilian fighter …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
COVID-19 has put a UFC main event title fight in jeopardy for the second time in as many weeks
Deiveson Figueiredo, who was scheduled to meet Joseph Benavidez in the headline …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Deiveson Figueiredo may not get a chance to run things back with Joseph Benavidez. In the main event of a UFC Fight Island card on July 18, Figueiredo is set …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com