UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | 2020.02.29 | Norfolk, Virginia Discussion
Main Event | UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship | 125 lbs
Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Joseph Benavidez via KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 2
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Figueiredo
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Round 2
Deiveson Figueiredo Joseph Benavidez
"Deus da Guerra" "The Beefcake"
17-1-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 28-5-0 | ||
Climbed to 18-1 | Record After Fight | Fell to 28-6 | ||
+125 (Slight Underdog) | Betting Odds | -155 (Slight Favorite) | ||
Vacant | Title | Vacant | ||
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Belem, Para, Brazil | Fighting out of | Sacramento, California | ||
32 years, 2 months, 1 week, 4 days | Age at Fight | 35 years, 6 months, 4 weeks, 1 day | ||
127.5 lbs (57.8 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 124.5 lbs (56.5 kgs) | ||
5'5" (165cm) | Height | 5'4" (163cm) | ||
68.0" (173cm) | Reach | 65.0" (165cm) | ||
Team Figueiredo | Gym | Team Alpha Male |

- Bout Information
- Event: UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
- Date: Saturday 02.29.2020 at 05:00 PM ET
- Referee: Dan Miragliotta
- Venue: Chartway Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Bout Billing: Main Event (fight 12 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 125 lbs (56.7 kg)
- TV Commentary: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Main Card
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Michael Bisping
- Benavidez Total Disclosed Pay: $195,000
- Figueiredo Total Disclosed Pay: $155,000
- Title on Line: UFC Vacant Flyweight Championship
- Belt Status Before Fight: Vacant
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Benavidez vs. Figueiredo Fight Predictions
Event Discussion
03.05.2020 | 5:53 PM ET
Haha yeah Joe let me..us down
If a bigger guy is smashing you, get tactical with leg kicks and make openings.
Also would have slowed him down "IF Joe survived a couple more rounds he may have had a chance.
03.07.2020 | 2:00 AM ET
Run of luck?
03.07.2020 | 2:24 AM ET