After failing to make the weight cut, Deiveson Figueiredo fights for honor and tries to stop Benavidez's title

D. Figueiredo weighing in for the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc

O UFC Norfolk, which takes place this Saturday (29), has an unpleasant surprise in store for Brazilian MMA fans. With a fight scheduled for the vacant title in the flyweight category (up to 56,7kg), Deiveson Figueiredo disappointed and ended up failing to make the weight cut for the fight against Joseph Benavidez. The incident makes it impossible for the man from Pará to win the belt, even though he wins the duel. The athlete will therefore act this weekend in order to eliminate the bad impression left at the official weigh-in.

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Altogether, the UFC Norfolk will feature 12 presentations and will feature two Brazilian athletes, in addition to Deiveson.

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Gabriel Silva, who is fighting in his second fight for the company, is looking for his first victory in the company, while the newcomer, Norm Dumont makes her debut in the organization as one of the representatives of the featherweight category (up to 65,7kg), which is currently reigned by Amanda nunes.

Joseph Benavidez x Deiveson Figueiredo

Although Deiveson's failure was a shower of cold water for the Brazilians, the North American made the commitment and maintained his status as a title challenger, agreeing to face the man from Pará even though his opponent was above the division limit. This will be the third time that Benavidez tries to place himself as number one in the category.

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The American fought for the belt on two occasions, both against the former champion, Demetrious Johnson (in 2012 and 2013). In none of the opportunities was Joseph successful and, this time, the fighter, who is currently 35 years old, hopes to take advantage of another chance given by Ultimate.

What happens if the Brazilian wins?

Failure in a valid fight for a UFC title definitively rules out the chance of the athlete involved to win the belt in that specific fight. Therefore, regardless of the result, Deiveson will not leave the Octagon sporting the company belt.

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Joseph, in turn, could assume the position of champion if he defeats Figueiredo. If, by chance, the North American comes out with a negative result, the division will continue without a 'king'.

More Brazil on the card

Even without the chance to celebrate a belt, Brazilian MMA fans will have the opportunity to watch other representatives on this Saturday's card. The first Brazilian athlete to enter the Octagon, Gabriel Silva will have the chance to win his first victory since making his UFC debut.

The fighter ended up beaten by the experienced Ray Borg in his debut and wants to show that he can be a great candidate to be among the elite of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg) soon.

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At 25 years old and with nine appearances as a professional in MMA, Silva is aiming for a triumph over Kyler Phillips to continue his career in MMA.

The only Brazilian woman to perform this weekend, Norm Dumont will experience one of the most important nights of his life this Saturday. The miner will exchange forces against Megan anderson and wants to start off on the right foot in the featherweight category, which today has Amanda nunes as a great champion.

No UFC Norfolk, Norma will defend her invincibility in her career. Born in Belo Horizonte (MG), the fighter has four appearances as a professional and has never suffered a defeat.