VIDEO: Deiveson Figueiredo Drops Joseph Benavidez With Devastating Right Hand at UFC Norfolk
By Mark Powell
Do not mess with De La Guerra. The UFC's flyweight division is a revolving door, with Deiveson Figueiredo the latest to make an impact. In Figueiredo's matchup with Joseph Benavidez at UFC Norfolk, the Brazilian fighter dropped his opponent with an absolutely vicious right-handed punch to the face.
Holy shit Figueiredo just iced a man #UFCNorfolk pic.twitter.com/B0yieKGcaA
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Despite the grainy highlight, you don't need HD to realize Benavidez was not prepared for the cannon that is Figueiredo's right arm. While Benavidez is a capable opponent, as the stats will show, this second-round KO ascends Figueiredo into the record books.
MOST FLYWEIGHT FINISHES - @UFC History
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7 - Demetrious Johnson
6 - Joseph Benavidez
5⃣ - Deiveson Figueiredo #UFCNorfolk
5 - John Moraga pic.twitter.com/QcfzMnuAi5
Figueiredo's victory comes with a bit of controversy, as he initially missed weight. However, his 18-1-0 overall record speaks for itself.