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Longtime Contender Joseph Benavidez Retires From Fighting
By FCF Staff
One of the best flyweights of all time is walking away from the game, as Joseph Benavidez has retired at the age of 37.
The longtime, flyweight contender, who also recorded noteworthy wins as a bantamweight, recently… Read More
UFC 263 Free Fight: Deiveson Figueiredo vs Joseph Benavidez 2
Joseph Benavidez Isn’t Ending Career “Like That”, Following Devastating Loss
By FCF Staff
After coming up short in his latest title fight, with his 36th birthday right around the corner, Joseph Benavidez isn’t ready to retire yet.
Benavidez faced Deiveson Figueiredo (19-1) in the headliner of UFC Fight Island 2… Read More
UFC Fight Island 2: Deiveson Figueiredo Crushes Joseph Benavidez to Win Flyweight Title
By FCF Staff
There shouldn’t be any questions about Deiveson Figueiredo’s second victory over Joseph Benavidez tonight, as the flyweight ran through the perennial contender to win the UFC’s flyweight title.
Figueiredo dropped Benavidez several times in the opening round… Read More
Dana White Praises Joseph Benavidez Ahead of Latest Title Shot
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez has long been regarded as one of the best flyweights on the planet, but UFC President Dana White clearly is an admirer of the veteran fighter’s personality as well.
The 35-year-old is set to face… Read More
Joseph Benavidez Hopes to ‘Shut up’ Deiveson Figueiredo
By FCF Staff
Following their fight in February, which ended in controversial fashion, Joseph Benavidez admits he’s not a fan of Deiveson Figueiredo.
The flyweights were booked to fight on February 29th for the vacant, flyweight title. But, since Figueiredo… Read More
Report: Joseph Benavidez – Deiveson Figueiredo II in Jeopardy, After Latter Tests Positive For COVID-19
By FCF Staff
Deiveson Figueiredo is scheduled to fight Joseph Benavidez for the vacant, flyweight title on July 18th. But, after the Brazilian fighter has reportedly tested positive again for COVID-19, the rematch is at risk.
Benavidez and Figueiredo are booked… Read More
Deiveson Figueiredo Says Joseph Benavidez “Deserves” Rematch
By FCF Staff
Although officially, Deiveson Figueiredo recorded a second round, stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez last month, the flyweight contender says he deserves a rematch.
Figueiredo faced Benavidez at UFC Norfolk in a contest that was to determine the… Read More
Henry Cejudo Argues Deiveson Figueiredo Cheated in Joseph Benavidez Fight
By FCF Staff
Following Deiveson Figueiredo’s stoppage win over Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk, there have been calls for a rematch, and Henry Cejudo’s clearly on board with that idea.
Benavidez and Figueiredo battled at UFC Norfolk last month, and the latter… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo Takes Out Joseph Benavidez, 125 Title Remains Vacant
By FCF Staff
The UFC’s plan was to have a new, flyweight champ following the promotion’s card in Norfolk. But, Deiveson Figueiredo prevented that from happening by stopping perennial contender, Joseph Benavidez in round two.
Both flyweights came out firing big… Read More
UFC Norfolk Weigh-in Highlights: Joseph Benavidez & Deiveson Figueiredo Faceoff
For the flyweight crown! 🏆@JoeJitsu gets the title shot vs. @Daico_Deiveson – LIVE on E+! pic.twitter.com/hZELNd8Ms5
— UFC (@ufc) February 28, 2020
UFC Norfolk: Joseph Benavidez is Just Fine Not Having to Fight Henry Cejudo Again
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez could win the UFC’s flyweight title on Saturday without defeating the last man to hold it, soon to be former champ-champ, Henry Cejduo. But, recently the perennial contender outlined why he’s just fine not fighting Cejudo… Read More
UFC Norfolk: Deiveson Figueiredo on Why He’s Glad He’s Fighting Joseph Benavidez Now, Instead of Last Year
By FCF Staff
Deiveson Figueiredo is booked to fight Joseph Benavidez this Saturday at UFC Norfolk, and recently he explained why he’s happy the match-up’s taking place now, instead of last year.
Figueiredo was expected to fight Benavidez in early… Read More
UFC Norfolk: The Anatomy of Joseph Benavidez – (Part One)
UFC Norfolk Free Fight: Joseph Benavidez vs Jussier Formiga 2
UFC Norfolk: The Anatomy of Joseph Benavidez ( Extended Trailer)
UFC Norfolk: Joseph Benavidez is Just Fine Facing Deiveson Figueiredo For 125 Title
By FCF Staff
Joseph Benavidez won’t face Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title like he initially wanted, but the flyweight contender is just fine fighting Deiveson Figueiredo for the belt instead.
For months, Benavidez pushed for a fight with Cejudo,… Read More