Deiveson Figueiredo News
VIDEO | Joseph Benavidez taps out Ryan Seacrest with a guillotine choke
Natasha Hooper - February 26, 2020
Joseph Benavidez has proven his guillotine chokes aren’t reserved for just fighters. The flyweight joined the Live with Kelly and Ryan show to promote his upcoming title fight and show off some moves against Ryan Seacrest.
UFC Norfolk: 'Benavidez vs Figueiredo' Fight Card and Rumors
Natasha Hooper - January 2, 2020
Henry Cejudo claimed the nickname “Triple C” after becoming a two-division champion of the flyweight and bantamweight division, but last month, it was announced that the Olympic wrestler had released his flyweight belt, leaving top-ranked fighters Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo to battle for the 125-pound strap in 2020. Their fight for the vacant flyweight title will headline the UFC Norfolk event on February 29. It will be only the second event held by the UFC in Norfolk. The first was UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Pettis in November 2017.
Deiveson Figueiredo says he will 'kill' Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk
Cole Shelton - December 23, 2019
Deiveson Figueiredo has violent intentions for Joseph Benavidez when they meet for the vacant flyweight title at UFC Norfolk. Earlier this week, BJPENN.com reported the title bout was set, and for Figueiredo, he was very surprised to discover he would be fighting for the vacant title.
Report | Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo title fight targeted to headline UFC Norfolk
Cole Shelton - December 19, 2019
Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo will finally share the Octagon in the main event of UFC Norfolk on Feb. 29, and a belt will be on the line. Sources close to the situation have informed BJPENN.com that the fight is targeted to headline the card and a contract to Figueiredo has been issued moments ago. It is not yet determined if this fight will be for the vacant or interim 125-pound strap.
Deiveson Figueiredo to fight Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 240
Natasha Hooper - May 23, 2019
According to Combate, Brazilian flyweight fighters Deiveson Figueiredo and Alexandre Pantoja will reportedly be fighting at UFC 240 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on July 27. Figueiredo made his UFC debut with an undefeated professional record in 2017. He managed to maintain that winning streak until his most recent fight; a decision loss to Jussier Formiga. Prior to that loss, he defeated Marco Antonio Beltran, Jarred Brooks, Joseph Morales, and John Moraga in the Octagon. He’s now 15-1 as a professional.
Flyweight tilt between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo added to UFC 233
Drake Riggs - December 4, 2018
After a briefly controversial moment in his last time out this past Friday, Joseph Benavidez (26-5) still found himself able to secure the win by first-round TKO over Alex Perez. The win marked Benavidez’ first since December 2016 when he defeated the now champion, Henry Cejudo.
UFC Lincoln winner Deiveson Figueiredo wants Henry Cejudo or Demetrious Johnson next
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2018
Last weekend, on the main card of UFC Lincoln, Brazilian flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo improved to a fantastic 15-0 overall with a brutal TKO stoppage of former title challenger John Moraga. Now, he’s eyeing the division’s very best fighters. In a post-fight interview with MMAjunkie, Deiveson Figueiredo called for a fight with new UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. If he can’t get this opportunity, well, he says he’ll settle for the most dominant champion in UFC history, former flyweight champion Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson.