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UFC July 18 Full Card Revealed, Figueiredo vs Benavidez II

Joseph BenavidezThe UFC has announced the full lineup for its July 18th event to be headlined by a championship bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. This will be a rematch for the two fighters who initially faced off in February for the vacant Flyweight title. Due to Figueiredo missing weight, his victory didn’t warrant him […]

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The UFC has announced the full lineup for its July 18th event to be headlined by a championship bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez.

This will be a rematch for the two fighters who initially faced off in February for the vacant Flyweight title. Due to Figueiredo missing weight, his victory didn’t warrant him acquiring the title.

Benavidez who has a victory over former champion Henry Cejudo is going to look to get back his loss and claim the finally claim flyweight gold. Figueiredo will attempt to do the same thing as previously and finish Benavidez again this time after making the championship weight limit.

In the co-main event, we will see a Middleweight matchup between ranked contenders Jack Hermansson and Kelvin Gastelum.

This will be the first time either fighter competes since both losing their most recent bouts.

Gastelum is coming off a split decision loss to Darren till at UFC 244 in November of last year. In what was a close fight, Darren till was able to control the distance of the fight keeping range until Gastelum moved into the pocket then choosing to clinch in order to avoid the power of Gastelum.

In Hermansson’s last bout he faced off against rising contender Jared Cannonier. Cannonier’s power proved to be too much for Hermansson on the night, finishing him in the second round by TKO.

Check out the full card below.

Main Card:

  • Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez
  • Jack Hermansson vs. Kelvin Gastelum
  • Marc Diakiese vs. Rafael Fiziev
  • Ariane Lipski vs. Luana Carolina
  • Alexandre Pantoja vs. Askar Askarov

Preliminary Card:

  • Roman Dolidze vs. Khadis Ibragimov
  • Grant Dawson vs. Nad Narimani
  • Joe Duffy vs. Joel Alvarez
  • Brett Johns vs. Montel Jackson
  • Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Alexander Doskalchuk
  • Davi Ramos vs. Arman Tsarukyan
  • Carlos Felipe vs. Serghei Spivac

Who do you think takes the rematch?

Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 For Vacant Title Set For July

The UFC’s flyweight title will be back up for grabs in July as Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will have an immediate rematch. MMAJunkie was first to report the news that the two will rematch for the vacant strap on July 18 at a location…

The UFC’s flyweight title will be back up for grabs in July as Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will have an immediate rematch. MMAJunkie was first to report the news that the two will rematch for the vacant strap on July 18 at a location TBD. The two fought back in February at UFC Norfolk […]

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Joseph Benavidez To Rematch Deiveson Figueiredo For Vacant 125lb Belt In July

Joseph BenavidezThree-time UFC flyweight title challenger Joseph Benavidez will get another shot at the 125lb belt. He’ll rematch Deiveson Figueiredo in July for the belt that remains vacant since former dual weight champion Henry Cejudo was forced to drop one of his straps. Benavidez and Figueiredo previously fought at UFC Norfolk earlier this year. The promotion […]

Joseph Benavidez

Three-time UFC flyweight title challenger Joseph Benavidez will get another shot at the 125lb belt. He’ll rematch Deiveson Figueiredo in July for the belt that remains vacant since former dual weight champion Henry Cejudo was forced to drop one of his straps.

Benavidez and Figueiredo previously fought at UFC Norfolk earlier this year. The promotion had hoped to crown a new champion in their lowest male weight class but things didn’t really work out. Figueiredo missed weight in the lead up to the fight and was therefore unable to become champion even with a win. The bout went ahead anyway and Figueiredo scored a second-round TKO victory. However, a headbutt seemed to have a huge impact on the result, and fans have been clambering for a rematch ever since.

Speaking to ESPN post-fight UFC boss Dana White was keen to see a rematch take place between Benavidez and Figueiredo for the still vacant flyweight title, he said.

“I think the head-butt had a lot to do with the knockout, too. Not taking anything away from [Figueiredo]. It was a great fight. But I think you have to do that fight again.”

Now it seems White has been able to make the rematch and it will take place on July 18 according to a report from MMA Junkie, that reads.

“Top contender Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo will run it back for the vacant 125-pound belt in July. A date is still being finalized, but the bout is expected to take place July 18, according to person with knowledge of the situation told MMA Junkie. The person requested anonymity since the UFC has yet to make an official announcement.”

As of right now, the July 18 card does not have a host location or venue. Stay tuned to LowKickMMA for updates on this as we get them.  

Who do you think will be the next UFC Flyweight Champion? Joseph Benavidez or Deiveson Figueiredo?

Deiveson Figueiredo Prepared For Joseph Benavidez Rematch, Open To Henry Cejudo Bout

Deiveson Figueiredo has his sights set on a rematch with Joseph Benavidez but he’s open to fighting Henry Cejudo in the future. Figueiredo and Benavidez did battle back in February. The bout was to be contested for the vacant UFC flyweight champi…

Deiveson Figueiredo has his sights set on a rematch with Joseph Benavidez but he’s open to fighting Henry Cejudo in the future. Figueiredo and Benavidez did battle back in February. The bout was to be contested for the vacant UFC flyweight championship. The title ended up being on the line for Benavidez only as Figueiredo […]

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Michael Bisping Responds To Gripes Over Interviewing Joseph Benavidez Following KO Loss

Michael Bisping makes it clear that he is not at fault for the interview that took place with Joseph Benavidez at the conclusion of UFC Norfolk. Bisping, a retired UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC middleweight champion, has done quite well for himself …

Michael Bisping makes it clear that he is not at fault for the interview that took place with Joseph Benavidez at the conclusion of UFC Norfolk. Bisping, a retired UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC middleweight champion, has done quite well for himself post-MMA competition. Bisping has had success with his Believe You Me […]

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Joseph Benavidez Says Headbutt Played A Role In Loss To Deiveson Figueiredo

Joseph Benavidez believes the accidental headbutt in his bout against Deiveson Figueiredo was the key factor in his TKO loss. Benavidez took on Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant UFC flyweight championship on Feb. 29. The title was only on the line for…

Joseph Benavidez believes the accidental headbutt in his bout against Deiveson Figueiredo was the key factor in his TKO loss. Benavidez took on Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant UFC flyweight championship on Feb. 29. The title was only on the line for Benavidez as he made weight, while Figueiredo didn’t. UFC Norfolk ended without a […]

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