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By FCF Staff

Deiveson Figueiredo isn’t going to demand that Cody Garbrandt fight at 125 pounds before he receives a title shot. But, the UFC flyweight champ believes ‘No Love’ should need to get past a top flyweight contender, before … Read More

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Manel Kape has to record some wins in the Octagon first. But, the former RIZIN champ has no doubts that he can beat newly crown, UFC flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo.

Figueiredo secured the vacant title last month … Read More

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Cody Garbrandt has expressed an interest in dropping down to flyweight in the past, and the former bantamweight champ is doing so again.

Garbrandt (12-3) recently snapped a three-fight losing skid, by knocking out Raphael Assuncao in … Read More

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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

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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

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 … Read More

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

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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 … Read More

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By FCF Staff

Officially, the UFC currently has no male flyweight champion. But, following his stoppage win at UFC Norfolk, Deiveson Figueiredo has proclaimed he’s the 125 champ.

Figueiredo faced Joseph Benavidez in the headliner of Saturday’s card, in a … Read More

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 … Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Deiveson Figueiredo’s failure to make championship weight for his bout tonight with Joseph Benavidez, the contender’s manager has issued a statement.

Figueiredo is fighting Benavidez in the main event of UFC Norfolk, and originally, he was … Read More

For the flyweight crown! 🏆@JoeJitsu gets the title shot vs. @Daico_Deiveson – LIVE on E+! pic.twitter.com/hZELNd8Ms5

— UFC (@ufc) February 28, 2020

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By FCF Staff

The headliner for UFC Norfolk between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo is proceeding, however, the latter cannot win the 125 title on Saturday.

Figueiredo came in at 127.5 pounds for the bout, and as a result, he … Read More

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

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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