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Joseph Benavidez admits he already had one foot out the door before final UFC fight
Longtime UFC flyweight title contender Joseph Benavidez admits that he already had one foot out the door before his final UFC fight. Benavidez fought Askar Askarov earlier this year at UFC 259 and suffered a unanimous decision defeat in what marked the final fight of his UFC career. For a fighter who was for years […]
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Demetrious Johnson praises former rival Joseph Benavidez following retirement announcement
MMA legend Demetrious Johnson praised his former UFC flyweight division rival Joseph Benavidez following his recent retirement announcement. Benavidez announced earlier this week that he is stepping away from MMA at age 37 and retiring. Since he announced that he is stepping away from the game, there have been a number of fellow fighters who […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo pays tribute to former opponent Joseph Benavidez following retirement
UFC flyweight contender Deiveson Figueiredo paid tribute to former opponent Joseph Benavidez following his retirement from MMA. Figueiredo and Benavidez fought twice in 2020, with Figueiredo winning both of the fights. In the first fight in February 2020, Figueiredo knocked Benavidez out with punches after a headbutt led to the finish. In addition, Figueiredo had […]
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Dana White reacts after Joseph Benavidez retires from the UFC
UFC president Dana White reacted after former flyweight title contender Joseph Benavidez announced that he has retired from the UFC. Benavidez announced on Wednesday that he is stepping away from MMA. Now 37 years old, Benavidez lost his last three fights against Askar Askarov and Deiveson Figueiredo twice, and after taking so much damage in […]
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Joseph Benavidez announces retirement from MMA
Joseph Benavidez has called it a career. The four-time UFC title challenger was removed from the official UFC rankings and fan rankings on Wednesday as it was eventually revealed that he was departing the sport overall. “I’ve known for a while,” Benavidez told MMA Fighting regarding his retirement. “I’ve always fought to be the best […]
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Joseph Benavidez opens up on future after UFC 259 loss
Joseph Benavidez has opened up on his fighting future after a tough loss to Askar Askarov at last weekend’s UFC 259 card. Benavidez’s loss to Askarov, a unanimous decision, marked his third setback in a row, as he was also recently beaten in a pair of fights with Deiveson Figueiredo. On the heels of these […]
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Joseph Benavidez issues statement after UFC 259 loss to Askar Askarov
UFC flyweight star Joseph Benavidez has issued a statement after his decision loss to rising Russian contender Askar Askarov. Benavidez and Askarov met on the undercard of Saturday’s UFC 259 card in Las Vegas. Despite a spirited effort, Benavidez lost by unanimous decision, marking his third defeat in as many fights. Speaking on social media, […]
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UFC 259 Result: Askar Askarov dominates Joseph Benavidez (Highlights)
A key flyweight bout between top contenders Askar Askarov and Joseph Benavidez took place on tonight’s UFC 259 prelims. Benavidez (28-8 MMA) had entered tonight’s contest in hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. In his two most previous efforts, Joe-B had suffered back-to-back stoppage losses to reigning division champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Meanwhile, Askar Askarov […]
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Joseph Benavidez returns after back-to-back losses at UFC 259 against Askar Askarov
Joseph Benavidez is looking to return to the win column on March 6 at UFC 259. According to Russian outlet TASS, Benavidez is set to take on rising contender, Askar Askarov. Currently, the event does not have a location or venue. Joseph Benavidez, of course, is coming off back-to-back losses against Deiveson Figueiredo for the […]
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UFC on ESPN+30 medical suspensions: Joseph Benavidez out with forehead laceration
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 30 card are in, and as expected, Joseph Benavidez will be out for a little while. Benavidez took on Deiveson Figueiredo in the UFC on ESPN+ 30 main card, and lost by way of submission after being dropped multiple times. That being said, his 45-day suspension […]
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Megan Olivi praises husband Joseph Benavidez after Figueiredo loss
UFC commentator Megan Olivi has penned a warm message about her husband Joseph Benavidez after he lost a flyweight title fight to Deiveson Figueiredo. Benavidez met Figueiredo in the main event of UFC on ESPN+30 last Saturday in Abu Dhabi, with the vacant flyweight title on the line. Regrettably for Benavidez and his dedicated fas, […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo says he ‘closed the casket’ on Joseph Benavidez
On UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi last weekend, Deiveson Figueiredo earned the flyweight with a win over Joseph Benavidez. He already headed back to his home turf of Brazil on Sunday afternoon accompanied by his new UFC belt. Figueiredo and Benavidez first fought back in February, where it was Figueiredo who won by second-round […]
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What’s next for Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez after UFC Fight Island 2?
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez had an immediate rematch for the vacant flyweight title. The two fought back in February, where it was Figueiredo who won by second-round knockout. Yet, the Brazilian missed weight and there was a headbutt that impacted the stoppage. So, ahead of […]
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Dana White reacts to Deiveson Figueiredo’s “pure violence” victory over Joseph Benavidez
UFC President Dana White was very impressed by Deiveson Figueiredo’s title-earning victory over Joseph Benavidez this evening. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Figueiredo and Benavidez collided for a second time with the promotions vacant flyweight title on the line. In their first encounter this past February, the Brazilian had defeated Benavidez […]
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Joseph Benavidez issues statement following loss to Deiveson Figueiredo: “I’m not going out like that”
Joseph Benavidez received another shot at UFC gold when he squared off with Deiveson Figueiredo in tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 headliner. The bout marked Benavidez’s fourth career shot at UFC flyweight gold, this after coming up short in his three previous attempts to Demetrious Johnson (x2) and the aforementioned Figueiredo. In his most recent […]
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Henry Cejudo reacts to Deiveson Figueiredo’s submission victory over Joseph Benavidez
Former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo was clearly watching tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 main event between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. Figueiredo and Benavidez were squaring off for a second time, this after their first encounter for the promotions vacant flyweight title had ended in somewhat controversial fashion. In their first meeting, the flyweights appeared […]
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Pros react to Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo 2 at UFC Fight Island
Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez once again squared off for the promotions vacant flyweight title at tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 event. The flyweight standouts, Figueiredo and Benavidez, had first met at February’s event in Virginia, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by way of TKO shortly following an accidental headbutt. However, Figueiredo did not take […]
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UFC Fight Island 2 Results: Deiveson Figueiredo sleeps Joseph Benavidez (Video)
Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will once again throw down for the promotions vacant flyweight title at tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 event. The flyweight standouts, Figueiredo and Benavidez first met this past February in Virginia, with the Brazilian emerging victorious by way of TKO shortly following an accidental headbutt. However, Figueiredo did not take […]
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UFC Fight Island 2: ‘Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2’ Live Results and Highlights
The Octagon remains on Yas Island for tonight’s UFC Fight Island 2 event, a twelve-bout fight card headlined by a rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. The flyweight standouts, Figueiredo and Benavidez, will once again collide for the promotions vacant 125lbs title this evening. The pair first met this past February in Virginia, with […]
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Joseph Benavidez plans to make Deiveson Figueiredo “cry and be embarrassed” in title fight rematch
Joseph Benavidez has bad intentions for Deiveson Figueiredo on Yas Island. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Benavidez and Figueiredo are having an immediate rematch. The two fought back at UFC Norfolk on February 29 for the vacant flyweight title. Yet, the Brazilian missed weight but went on to score a second-round […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez 2 title fight
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez are having an immediate rematch for the vacant flyweight title. Heading into the fight, the Brazilian, Figueiredo, is a -225 favorite while the American is a +175 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get […]
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UFC on ESPN+ 30 weigh-in results: Flyweight title fight official
On Saturday night, the UFC will return our screens with UFC on ESPN+ 30, the promotion’s third event in the span of a week. In the card’s main event, Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will collide for the vacant flyweight title. The pair met earlier this year with the same prize on the line, but […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo confident he will make weight, promises to KO Joseph Benavidez again
Deiveson Figueiredo is confident he will beat Joseph Benavidez again and make weight in the process. In the main event of UFC Fight Island 2, Figueiredo and Benavidez are running it back for the vacant flyweight title. The two fought back at UFC Norfolk where it was the Brazilian in Figueiredo who won by second-round […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Joseph Benavidez in jeopardy, Pantoja on standby as short notice replacement
Deiveson Figueiredo may not get a chance to run things back with Joseph Benavidez. In the main event of a UFC Fight Island card on July 18, Figueiredo is set to rematch Benavidez for the vacant flyweight title. The two fought back at UFC Norfolk in February where the Brazilian won but he also missed […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo, Joseph Benavidez to rematch for vacant flyweight title
Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez are expected to rematch for the vacant UFC flyweight title this July, according to a report from MMA Junkie. Figueiredo and Benavidez first met in late February, shortly after Henry Cejudo was stripped of the UFC flyweight title after moving up to bantamweight. The objective of the matchup was to […]
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Michael Bisping explains decision to interview Joseph Benavidez following KO loss at UFC Norfolk
Moments after suffering a knockout loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Norfolk, Joseph Benavidez was on the microphone answering questions from Michael Bisping. The bout had served a Benavidez’s third attempt at claiming UFC gold, this after two failed attempts against MMA legend Demetrious Johnson. Unfortunately for ‘Joe-Jitsu’, the third time proved not to be […]
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Henry Cejudo says Benavidez ‘absolutely’ deserves rematch after Figueiredo ‘cheated’ at UFC Norfolk
Former UFC flyweight champion Henry Cejudo believes Joseph Benavidez deserves another shot against Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant flyweight title. In the main event of UFC Norfolk on February 29, the flyweights battled it out in a non title-fight. They were initially scheduled to fight for the 125 belt that was up for grabs after […]
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Joseph Benavidez believes ‘the headbutt altered’ the entire fight against Deiveson Figueiredo
Joseph Benavidez believes the headbutt in his fight against Deiveson Figueiredo was the reason behind his loss. At UFC Norfolk, Benavidez was fighting Figueiredo for the vacant flyweight title. Yet, the Brazilian missed weight leaving the American as the only one who could win the title. In the fight, Figueiredo nearly submitted Benavidez in the […]