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UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo

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12.13.2019 | 5:14 PM ET

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UFC on ESPN+ 27
  • Saturday 02.29.2020 at 05:00 PM ET
  • U.S. Broadcast: ESPN+
  • Name: UFC on ESPN+ 27: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
  • Also Known As: UFC Fight Night Norfolk
  • Promotion: Ultimate Fighting Championship
  • Ownership: WME-IMG
  • Venue: Chartway Arena
  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
  • Enclosure: Octagon
  • TV Announcers: Brendan Fitzgerald, Michael Bisping
  • Ring Announcer: Bruce Buffer
  • Post-Fight Interviews: Michael Bisping
  • Ticket Revenue (live gate): $402,958
  • Attendance: 7,098
  • MMA Bouts: 12
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Bout   Info
Deiveson Figueiredo   defeats   Joseph Benavidez   via KO/TKO, Right Cross to Ground and Pound   1:54 Round 2 of 5, 6:54 Total Bout Page
Felicia Spencer   defeats   Zarah Fairn   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   3:37 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Magomed Ankalaev   defeats   Ion Cutelaba   via KO/TKO, Punches   0:38 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Megan Anderson   defeats   Norma Dumont   via KO/TKO, Right Cross   3:31 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Grant Dawson   defeats   Darrick Minner   via Submission, Rear Naked Choke   1:38 Round 2 of 3, 6:38 Total Bout Page
Kyler Phillips   defeats   Gabriel Silva   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Brendan Allen   defeats   Tom Breese   via KO/TKO, Ground and Pound   4:47 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Marcin Tybura   defeats   Serghei Spivac   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Luis Pena   defeats   Steve Garcia   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page
Jordan Griffin   defeats   TJ Brown   via Submission, Guillotine Choke   3:38 Round 2 of 3, 8:38 Total Bout Page
Spike Carlyle   defeats   Aalon Cruz   via KO/TKO, Elbows to Ground and Pound   1:25 Round 1 of 3 Bout Page
Sean Brady   defeats   Ismail Naurdiev   via Decision, Unanimous   3 Rounds, 15:00 Total Bout Page

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twspencer91
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02.26.2020 | 6:45 PM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 62nd

I mean, maybe people have it twisted. I love Joe Benavidez and I hope he wins the title, finally. But it is mind blowing that so many people find the need to defend this lineup lol this is a weird hill to die on. Four interesting matchups out of twelve fights is just not the best. It’s okay to say cards aren’t good every once in a while, and this one just isn’t. They can’t all be winners, kids! 

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Davis410
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02.26.2020 | 7:18 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 820th

Spencer vs. Fairn
Felicia Spencer, SUB, R3
Felicia is going to be a lot smaller than Zarah and if she can't close the distance and get it to the ground then I think she'll have a hard time finishing her. I can see her getting a takedown early, tiring Fairn out, then submitting her later in the fight.

Davis410
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02.26.2020 | 7:24 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 820th

Pena vs. Garcia Jr.
Steve Garcia Jr., TKO, R2
**** it. I haven't been impressed by Luis Pena and he's very hittable. He hasn't really been in there with anyone with good hands and it looks like Garcia has some power. I think Pena wins the first, but Garcia finishes him in the 2nd with a overhand right.

TWJake
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02.26.2020 | 8:25 PM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 877th

I'm not gonna go as far as to say I think this is a **** card, or even a bad card, but man there is a lot of weird **** goin on in terms of order and match-ups

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MMAFORTUNETELLER
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02.26.2020 | 11:38 PM ET

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bazik
bazik

02.27.2020 | 4:43 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Brown vs. Griffin
Jordan Griffin, TKO, R1
The first 20 seconds were enough for me to watch the Contender Series fight TJ Brown against Dylan Lockard. So I choose Jordan Griffin.

Kevin Randleman
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02.27.2020 | 10:09 AM ET

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 550 Points   |   Tied for 204th

Phil Baroni by TKO

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stilet07
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02.27.2020 | 11:45 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 6 of 11 Winners, 3 Perfect, 465 Points   |   Tied for 778th

Cutelaba vs. Ankalaev
Magomed Ankalaev, TKO, R1
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Tybura vs. Spivak
Sergey Spivak, TKO, R1
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Torontomma
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02.27.2020 | 2:52 PM ET

Lol take that 50% record & terrible video to the dumpster asap
bazik
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02.27.2020 | 5:13 PM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 9 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 520 Points   |   Tied for 336th

Tybura vs. Spivak
Marcin Tybura, DEC
Sergey Spivak is a traitor to my country, the same as Nikita Krylov - that's why I will root for Marcin Tybura.

Paym3
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02.27.2020 | 6:36 PM ET

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 2 Perfect, 430 Points   |   Tied for 1034th

I've watched the tape.... and can not believe that 66% of the community have aalon beating spike.  Never seen spike fight b4 n my life until the recent tape reviews so no bias. I mean for real after reviewing tape on both guys how could anyone see this fight going for aalon. All he has  is some pity pat kicks that Nguyen was blocking with his hand (against his face!!!) In the contender series lucky knee at the end possibly lost decision.... he's been handled by far less grapplers forced against the cage and subbed. His style has not changed.  His opponents have all been stylistic match ups. Kicks kicks kicks equals easy take downs all day. This will not be a contender series  fight that has to finish in knock out to get the contract. Spike will do what he's done in every fight pressure attack takedown. Tko gnp, Ko, sub, or grind. That's 4 outs  for spike, too tae kwon do kicks for aalon. Please help me understand this 66% cuz I'm not seeing it. And there will be money placed on this fight so if I'm wrong help me understand. Thanks! 

* Edited at 02.27.2020, 6:45 PM ET *

Gator001
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02.28.2020 | 12:07 AM ET

Predictions: 10 of 12 Winners, 4 Perfect, 670 Points   |   Tied for 14th with 2 others

@Paym3

I agree with you on Cruz, he is not even close to ready for the UFC however tape I watched on spike, the guys gasses half way through the first round. Also very big size disadvantage. If cruz doesnt lose here he will likely get smashed in his next fight but Spike is not good at all

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YNOT
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02.28.2020 | 1:10 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 505 Points   |   Tied for 449th

Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Joseph Benavidez, DEC
It's Going To Be A Real Exciting Fight. BENEVIDES Will Edge Out The Win Because It's His Time Kow That Mighty Mouse Is No Longer In The UFC. I Also Would Love For 1 Of The Last Of The Dying Breed From Team ALPHA MALE. One Of The Original Pioneers To Come Out Of Team ALPHA MALE. The 1st Gym That Focused On The More Smaller Weight Class Divisions. Also Team ALPHA MALE Needs An O.G To Bring A UFC Belt To ALPHA MALE. No Disrespect To DILLASHAW, Or GARBRANDT. It's Just One Of My Opinions.

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Castillo1
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02.28.2020 | 1:45 AM ET

Same Opinion As Yours

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 340 Points   |   Tied for 1783rd

I totally agree with your opinion. Team ALPHA MALE really needs 1 of it's original 1st members to bring that belt to Team ALPHA MALE.

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AntRam1057
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02.28.2020 | 1:48 AM ET

Will the MMA GOD'S bless BENEVIDES

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 1378th

I also agree with your opinion. I mean how great would it be for a Vet like BENEVIDES to Finally Win That 125 Pound UFC Gold.

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AntRam1057
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02.28.2020 | 1:54 AM ET

O.G Team ALPHA MALE

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 390 Points   |   Tied for 1378th

BENEVIDES is the last of the 3 original ALPHA MALE fighters that remains active and a real shot at winning UFC Gold. I know FABER  i back and all, but I think BENEVIDES has grinded 6 year's for another title fight, and holds a LEGIT Win over CEJUDO.

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RamIzzaSav
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02.28.2020 | 1:58 AM ET

Team Who?

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 1 Perfect, 470 Points   |   Tied for 691st

How great would a UFC Title look on BENEVIDES resume, but the better Fighter will win. BENEVIDES is part of the group named TEAM ALPHA FAILS. Lol!

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Davis410
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02.28.2020 | 3:10 AM ET

Prediction Comments

Predictions: 7 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 820th

Naurdiev vs. Brady
Sean Brady, DEC
It seems like Ismail does well when he's the bigger fighter, but looking through Brady's record he's usually smaller and remained undefeated so I'm going with Brady on pressure and volume alone and will eventually tire Ismail out and win a UD.

TWJake
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02.28.2020 | 10:38 AM ET

Predictions: 6 of 12 Winners, 3 Perfect, 455 Points   |   Tied for 877th

Figueiredo hit the scale at 127.5, hes got less than an hour to shred 2.5 lbs

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twspencer91
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02.28.2020 | 10:55 AM ET

Predictions: 8 of 12 Winners, 5 Perfect, 615 Points   |   Tied for 62nd

Now is your time, Joey B! It literally might be you or nobody is champ lol  

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