UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo | 2020.02.29 | Norfolk, Virginia Discussion
Preliminary Card | Lightweight · 155 lbs | MMA
Luis Pena defeats Steve Garcia via 3 Round Decision
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Pena
Decision
Round 3
"Violent Bob Ross" "Mean Machine"
7-2-0 | Pro Record At Fight | 11-3-0 | ||
Climbed to 8-2 | Record After Fight | Fell to 11-4 | ||
-265 (Moderate Favorite) | Betting Odds | +205 (Moderate Underdog) | ||
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Gilroy, California | Fighting out of | Rio Rancho, New Mexico | ||
26 years, 7 months, 3 weeks, 3 days | Age at Fight | 27 years, 9 months, 1 week | ||
154.5 lbs (70.1 kgs) | Weigh-In Result | 155.5 lbs (70.5 kgs) | ||
6'3" (191cm) | Height | 6'0" (183cm) | ||
75.0" (191cm) | Reach | 73.0" (185cm) | ||
American Kickboxing Academy
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Arnold Brazilian Jujitsu (Striking) St Charles MMA (Primary) |
Gym |
Jackson Wink MMA
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Luttrell's MMA (Other) |

- Bout Information
- Event: UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
- Date: Saturday 02.29.2020 at 05:00 PM ET
- Referee: Mike King
- Venue: Chartway Arena
- Enclosure: Octagon
- Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
- Bout Billing: Preliminary Card (fight 4 of 12)
- Pro/Am: Professional
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3 kg)
- TV Commentary: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
- Broadcast: Aired Live on Prelims
- Post-Fight Interviewer: Michael Bisping
- Pena Total Disclosed Pay: $48,000
- Garcia Total Disclosed Pay: $12,000
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Pena vs. Garcia 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