Pros react after Deiveson Figueiredo TKO’s Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk

By Chris Taylor - February 29, 2020

Joseph Benavidez collided with Deiveson Figueiredo in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Norfolk event with the opportunity to capture the promotional gold.

Deiveson Figueiredo

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 belt this evening.

Joseph Benavidez (28-5 MMA) entered tonight’s headliner on a three-fight winning streak, his latest being a TKO victory over Jussier Formiga at June’s event in Minneapolis.

Joseph Benavidez, Deiveson Figueiredo, UFC Norfolk

Meanwhile, Figueiredo (17-1 MMA) was riding a two-fight win streak, his latest being a submission win over Tim Elliott at October’s UFC event in Tampa.

Tonight’s UFC Norfolk main event proved to be a highly entertaining affair. After almost being submitted by an armbar in the early moments of round one, Benavidez was able to fight back and turn the tide in the latter portions of the opening round.

However, after a clash of heads in round two, Figueiredo found a home for a right hand that sent Joseph Benavidez crashing to canvas. From there, a lone hammer fist was required before the referee mercifully stepped in to call a stop to the action.

Official UFC Norfolk Result: Deiveson Figueiredo def. Joseph Benavidez via TKO in Round 2

Check out how the pros reacted to Figueiredo defeating Benavidez below:

Michael Bisping’s reaction to Deiveson Figueiredo finishing Joseph Benavidez was priceless:

https://twitter.com/UncleJoeyMMA/status/1233949877220061185

https://twitter.com/TeamRocBiggie/status/1233951938070433792

Who would you like to see Deiveson Figueiredo fight next following his TKO win over Joseph Benavidez at tonight’s UFC event in Virginia? Sound off in the comments section Penn Nation!

February 29, 2020

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