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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Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 Likely, Says Dana White

It looks like Joseph Benavidez will have at least one more chance at UFC gold. This past Saturday night (Feb. 29), Deiveson Figueiredo and Benavidez did battle in the main event of UFC Norfolk. Benavidez had a solid opening round and was able to land s…

It looks like Joseph Benavidez will have at least one more chance at UFC gold. This past Saturday night (Feb. 29), Deiveson Figueiredo and Benavidez did battle in the main event of UFC Norfolk. Benavidez had a solid opening round and was able to land some clean shots on his opponent. Things went downhill for […]

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Dana White Leaning Towards Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez Rematch

UFC NorfolkIt looks like Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez might be running things back again. The pair competed for the vacant flyweight title this past weekend at UFC Norfolk. However, only Benavidez was eligible to win the strap after Figueiredo missed weight. In the end, the UFC’s worst nightmare occurred as Figueiredo ended up winning via […]

UFC Norfolk

It looks like Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez might be running things back again.

The pair competed for the vacant flyweight title this past weekend at UFC Norfolk. However, only Benavidez was eligible to win the strap after Figueiredo missed weight.

In the end, the UFC’s worst nightmare occurred as Figueiredo ended up winning via second-round TKO to keep the title vacant. Although it was a definitive ending to the fight, there was some controversy as Benavidez was busted open after an accidental clash of heads leading up to the finish.

And given that the fight was pretty competitive — at least in the first round — White is leaning towards booking the duo in a rematch for the vacant title (via Adam Hill).

“UFC president Dana White says he is leaning toward booking a Benavidez-Figueiredo rematch for the 125-pound title.”

“Combination of Figueiredo missing weight and the clash of heads being a determining factor in the outcome.”

It’s hard to imagine many complaining about a rematch at this point.

However, Benavidez will have to wait some time as he has been medically suspended for three months following his knockout defeat.

What do you think of a rematch being booked between Figueiredo and Benavidez?

Dana White Leaning Towards Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez Rematch

UFC NorfolkIt looks like Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez might be running things back again. The pair competed for the vacant flyweight title this past weekend at UFC Norfolk. However, only Benavidez was eligible to win the strap after Figueiredo missed weight. In the end, the UFC’s worst nightmare occurred as Figueiredo ended up winning via […]

UFC Norfolk

It looks like Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez might be running things back again.

The pair competed for the vacant flyweight title this past weekend at UFC Norfolk. However, only Benavidez was eligible to win the strap after Figueiredo missed weight.

In the end, the UFC’s worst nightmare occurred as Figueiredo ended up winning via second-round TKO to keep the title vacant. Although it was a definitive ending to the fight, there was some controversy as Benavidez was busted open after an accidental clash of heads leading up to the finish.

And given that the fight was pretty competitive — at least in the first round — White is leaning towards booking the duo in a rematch for the vacant title (via Adam Hill).

“UFC president Dana White says he is leaning toward booking a Benavidez-Figueiredo rematch for the 125-pound title.”

“Combination of Figueiredo missing weight and the clash of heads being a determining factor in the outcome.”

It’s hard to imagine many complaining about a rematch at this point.

However, Benavidez will have to wait some time as he has been medically suspended for three months following his knockout defeat.

What do you think of a rematch being booked between Figueiredo and Benavidez?

UFC Norfolk Medical Suspensions: Benavidez Sits For 90 Days

The UFC Norfolk medical suspensions are in. UFC Norfolk took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 29). In the main event, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo did battle. The bout was supposed to determine a new UFC flyweight champion. Figueiredo s…

The UFC Norfolk medical suspensions are in. UFC Norfolk took place this past Saturday night (Feb. 29). In the main event, Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo did battle. The bout was supposed to determine a new UFC flyweight champion. Figueiredo stopped Benavidez via second-round TKO. The problem is, Figueiredo missed weight so the title remains […]

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