Norfolk, Virginia is the venue this week for the second time in UFC history. To be exact fight night will be held at the Chartway Arena. Atop the marquee is a pair of flyweights that are highly ranked and looking for a championship. First ranked Joseph Benavidez will face number three ranked challenger Deiveson Figueiredo in a highly anticipated flyweight bout. Current champion Henry Cejudo is vacating his UFC betting crown to focus solely on the bantamweight division. Thus, the door is open for either Benavidez or Figueiredo to assume the mantle. Let’s take a look at Saturday night’s card.
UFC Fight Night Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 29, 2020, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Chartway Arena, Norfolk, Virginia |
| UFC Fight Night TV Coverage: | ESPN+ |
| UFC Fight Betting odds at SBG: | Deiveson Figueiredo +103 vs. Joseph Benavidez -123, Felica Spencer -833 vs. Zarah Fairn dos Santos +551, Ion Cutelaba +193 vs. Magomed Ankalaev -238, Megan Anderson -238 vs. Norma Dumont Viana +193, Gabriel Silva -110 vs. Kyler Phillips -110 |
UFC Fight Night Benavidez vs. Figueiredo Overview
Balanced against the big aforementioned flyweight battle are some other intriguing matchups on the board. Women’s flyweight heavy favorite Felica Spencer faces Zarah Fairn Dos Santos. Ion Cutelaba is an offshore bookmaker underdog to Magomed Ankalaev in the light heavyweight division. Further, the women’s featherweight action has Megan Anderson favored against Norma Dumont Viana. And Gabriel Silva vs. Kyler Phillips is seen as an even bantamweight clash.
Joseph Benavidez vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
Fashion the collision course that Joseph Benavidez and Deiveson Figueiredo have been on for the past several years. On the whole, these two flyweights have been on similar paths that mark their status as virtually even on the UFC board.
Now Joseph Benavidez is ranked number one in the UFC flyweight division entering this weekend. His career record is 28 wins with five losses. Specifically, he has eight knockouts, nine submissions and 11 decision wins. His losses include one by knockout and four by decision. Benavidez began his UFC career in 2011. Twice already he has lost fights for the UFC flyweight title. “Joey Two Times” is from San Antonio, Texas and is 35 years old.
In like manner, Deiveson Figueiredo is ranked third in the UFC flyweight rankings. His career record is 17 wins with one loss. Of his wins, eight were by knockout, six by submission, and three by decision. He has suffered one decision defeat. Also, he began his UFC career in 2017. “Daico” is 32 years old and from Brazil.
Recent Form
The last time out for Figueiredo was on October 12, 2019, against Tim Elliott. “Daico” scored a first-round submission win at about held in Tampa, Florida. Prior to that, he defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision.
In the same way, Benavidez has posted three consecutive wins. Jussier Formiga was his latest victim by second-round TKO on June 29, 2019, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
UFC Fight Night Benavidez vs. Figueiredo Betting Picks
On this occasion, we are treated to one of the best UFC Betting matchups so far this year. In what looks like an even fight we have to take Benavidez’s two previous failures in championship fights into account. Look for Figueiredo to extend the frustration with a win. And at a good price!
UFC Betting Prediction: Deiveson Figueiredo