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Dana White on Deiveson Figueiredo’s win: “I think the headbutt had a lot to do with the KO”
Earlier today UFC President Dana White revealed his intention to book a rematch between flyweight standouts Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez. The pair collided in last weekend’s UFC Norfolk event headliner with the promotions vacant 125-pound title on the line, but only for Benavidez to capture. That was due to the fact that Figueiredo missed […]
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UFC Norfolk medical suspensions: Joseph Benavidez sidelined with laceration
The medical suspensions for last Saturday’s UFC Norfolk card are in and, as expected, Joseph Benavidez has been benched after his second-round TKO loss to Deiveson Figueiredo in the card’s main event. Benavidez has been suspended 90 days, due in large part to the gash he sustained moments before his fight with Figueiredo was stopped. […]
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Missing weight cost Deiveson Figueiredo a lot more than just the UFC flyweight title
Deiveson Figueiredo lost a lot more than just the UFC flyweight title after missing weight for his victory over Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk. In the main event of the UFC Norfolk, the Brazilian flyweight challenged the MMA veteran Joseph Benavidez. The athletes were fighting for the 125-pound title since it was relinquished by Henry […]
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Henry Cejudo reacts to Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Former flyweight champion Henry Cejudo has shared his reaction to tonight’s UFC Norfolk main event between Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo. ‘Joe-Jitsu’ had the opportunity to capture the promotions vacant flyweight world title by disposing of Fiueiredo this evening. The Brazilian did not share that same title opportunity, this after he missed the title fight […]
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Pros react after Deiveson Figueiredo TKO’s Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk
Joseph Benavidez collided with Deiveson Figueiredo in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event with the opportunity to capture the promotional gold. Benavidez and Figueiredo were supposed to be fighting for the promotions vacant 125-pound title. However, after the Brazilian missed weight by 2.5lbs on Friday, only ‘Joe-Jitsu’ was left eligible to take home the […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Deiveson Figueiredo KO’s Joseph Benavidez (Video)
Joseph Benavidez has another chance to capture UFC gold when he squares off with Deiveson Figueiredo in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event. Benavidez and Figueiredo were supposed to be fighting for the promotions vacant 125-pound title. However, after the Brazilian missed weight by 2.5lbs on Friday, now only ‘Joe-Jitsu’ is eligible to take […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Felicia Spencer stops Zarah Fairn (Video)
A key women’s featherweight bout between Felicia Spencer and Zarah Fairn served as the co-headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event. The 29-year-old Canadian, Spencer (7-1 MMA), returns to action for the first time since suffering the first loss of her career to Cris Cyborg at UFC 240 by decision. Prior to the setback, the ‘Feenom’ […]
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UFC Norfolk: ‘Benavidez vs. Figueiredo’ Results and Highlights
Joseph Benavidez has another chance to capture UFC gold when he squares off with Deiveson Figueiredo in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event. Benavidez and Figueiredo were supposed to be fighting for the promotions vacant 125-pound title. However, after the Brazilian missed weight by 2.5lbs on Friday, now only ‘Joe’Jitsu’ is eligible to take […]
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MMA community reacts to Deiveson Figueiredo missing weight for flyweight title fight
Deiveson Figueiredo could have become a UFC champion this weekend. Unfortunately, a scale fail has dashed his title dreams. On Friday morning, Figueiredo missed weight for his flyweight title fight with Joseph Benavidez, which tops Saturday’s UFC Norfolk card. The Brazilian finished tipped the scales at 127.5 pounds, a significant 2.5 pounds over the 125-pound […]
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Joseph Benavidez explains why he doesn’t have to defeat Henry Cejudo in order to validate flyweight title
Joseph Benavidez recently explained why he doesn’t need to beat Henry Cejudo to be worthy of the flyweight title. This weekend at UFC Norfolk, Benavidez will face Deiveson Figueiredo for the flyweight strap. The 125-pound belt is up for grabs ever since Henry Cejudo was stripped of the title. Benavidez has fought Cejudo before. The […]
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VIDEO | Joseph Benavidez taps out Ryan Seacrest with a guillotine choke
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. Benavidez is preparing for his bout against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Night 169 in Norfolk, Virginia. Benavidez will […]
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PHOTOS | Posters released for UFC 248, UFC Norfolk
The UFC has released the official posters for two of its upcoming cards: UFC Norfolk, scheduled for February 29 in Norfolk, and UFC 248, scheduled for March 7 in Las Vegas. See these new fight posters below, as revealed by the UFC on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/B74orwBlLXG/ https://www.instagram.com/p/B74rcSLg8sC/ UFC Norfolk will be headlined by a clash between […]
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UFC Norfolk: ‘Benavidez vs Figueiredo’ Fight Card and Rumors
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 […]
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Deiveson Figueiredo says he will ‘kill’ Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk
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. “I didn’t know if I wanted to cry or […]
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Report | Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo title fight targeted to headline UFC Norfolk
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. […]
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Breaking | Felicia Spencer to return at UFC Norfolk against Zarah Fairn dos Santos
Felicia Spencer will make her first walk to the Octagon of 2020 on Feb. 29 in Norfolk, Virginia. On Tuesday, Spencer posted on Instagram that she would be return at UFC Norfolk. Sources close to the situation told BJPENN.com that she will be taking on Zarah Fairn dos Santos. The 29 year old Spencer is […]
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UFC Norfolk salaries: Andrei Arlovski and Matt Brown earn top paydays
Last weekend, the UFC returned to our screens with the action-packed UFC Norfolk card. In the main event of this thrilling card, dangerous lightweight contender Dustin Poirier took out a former champion in Anthony Pettis, scoring a bizarre stoppage with a body triangle mid way through a bloody third round. In the co-main event, meanwhile, […]
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UFC Fight Night 120 athlete outfitting pay: card gets highest non-PPV payout ever
Last night, the UFC touched down in Norfolk, Virginia with the riveting UFC Fight Night 120. In the main event, we saw long-time lightweight contender Dustin Poirier score a strange but thrilling TKO win over former lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. In the co-main event, meanwhile, we saw the probably retiring Matt Brown author a hammer-like elbow KO […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Dustin Poirier stops Anthony Pettis in round 3 (Highlights)
A key lightweight scrap between Dustin Poirier and former division champion Anthony Pettis headlined tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk, Virginia. Round one begins and Pettis starts things off with a side kick followed by a low kick. Poirier is pressing forward but Anthony catches him with another low kick. Dustin misses with an […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Matt Brown KO’s Diego Sanchez (VIDEO)
A welterweight scrap between veterans Matt Brown and Diego Sanchez served as the co-main event of tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk, Virginia. Round one begins and Diego charges out quickly. He lands a right hand and then shoots in for a takedown. Brown works in an elbow as Sanchez wrestles for a single […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Andrei Arlovski defeats Junior Albini
A heavyweight scrap between Junior Albini and former division champion Andrei Arlovski took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk, Virginia. Round one begins and Albini charges forward with punches. Arlovski circles out but Junior stays on him with another flurry. Arlovski connects with a right hand that immediately gets the attention of […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Cezar Ferreira defeats Nate Marquardt via split-decision
A middleweight scrap between Nate Marquardt and Cezar Ferreira took place on tonight’s UFC Fight Night main card in Norfolk. Round one begins and Marquardt quickly takes the center of the octagon. Cezar fires off a low kick that connects. He attempts another but Nate is able to avoid the strike. Marquardt leaps in with […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Raphael Assuncao KO’s Matthew Lopez (VIDEO)
A bantamweight tilt between Raphael Assuncao and Matthew Lopez took place at tonight’s UFC Fight Night card in Norfolk. Assuncao battered Lopez’s lead leg with heavy kicks for the duration of the fight before eventually landing a huge right hand in round three that put Matthew away. Check out the finish below: ASSUNCAO!!!!@RaphaAssuncao KOs Lopez […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Clay Guida TKO’s Joe Lauzon in Round 1 (VIDEO)
A lightweight scrap between veterans Clay Guida and Joe Lauzon kicked off tonight’s UFC Fight Night main card in Norfolk, Virginia. Round one begins and Guida is bouncing around early. He lands a low kick as Lauzon misses with a jab. Guida comes forward with a combination that hurts Lauzon. Joe is staggered. Another shot […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Sage Northcutt defeats Michel Quinones
A lightweight scrap between Sage Northcutt and Michel Quinones took place on tonight’s UFC Norfolk prelims. Round one begins and Michel starts off with a leg kick. Sage counters with a nice 1-2. Quinones attempts a superman punch but Sage greets him with another cross. Northcutt just misses with a spinning wheel kick attempt. Sage […]
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UFC Norfolk Results: Nina Ansaroff defeats Angela Hill (Highlights)
A women’s strawweight scrap between Nina Ansaroff and Angela Hill kicked off tonight’s UFC Norfolk prelims on FS1. Nina Ansaroff and Angela Hill engaged in a back and forth battle tonight in Norfolk. Both ladies were able to showcase their striking abilities in this one, landing a plethora of different strikes including a few big […]