J. Benavidez (left) facing D. Figueiredo (right) for the UFC Norfolk. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @ufc_brasil
Ultimate is close to making the rematch between Joseph Benavidez e Deiveson Figueiredo for the vacant flyweight belt (up to 56,7kg.). According to 'MMA Junkie', the organization will promote the confrontation on July 18th, without a defined location, and will try to put an end to the title gap in the category, as the Brazilian won in the last fight, but was unable to take the belt due to not having The commitment to the scales was fulfilled at the official weigh-in for the card held in February this year.
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The flyweight division has not had a champion since Henry Cejudo He was removed from his post in December last year. After a period of inactivity within the group and publicly declaring that he preferred to act among the bantamweights (up to 61,2kg.) - where he is also number one -, the organization chose to make the title vacant and hold a confrontation between two of the most powerful athletes. well ranked to replace the 'Triple C'.
It was up to Benavidez and Figueiredo to duel for the position, however, on February 28, at the official weigh-in the day before the clash, the Brazilian exceeded the division limit and lost the right to take home the title, if he won. In the fight, Deiveson ended up surprising and scored a knockout over his opponent. In the press conference after the show, the man from Pará had already signaled that Joseph was worthy of an immediate rematch and asked for a 'stubborn fight' to be held to confirm the new champion.
If confirmed by Ultimate, the confrontation will take place just over five months after the first meeting. On his social networks, Deiveson has already started promoting the confrontation. The American has not yet spoken publicly about the possible rematch.
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