Deiveson Figueiredo Mauls, Sleeps Joseph Benavidez – UFC Fight Island 2 Highlights

We finally have a new flyweight champion in Deiveson Figueiredo.

Unlike the first meeting, there was no controversy this time as Figueiredo dropped Benavidez multiple times in the first round of their UFC Fight Island 2 headliner on Saturday night.

Benavidez did well to survive but eventually was no match for the Brazilian who sunk in the rear naked choke submission to put him to sleep. As a result, Figueiredo became the first Brazilian flyweight champion and the division can finally move forward again.

You can watch the highlights below:

Early trouble for Benavidez as @Daico_Deiveson drops him 😱 #UFCFightIsland2 pic.twitter.com/heuxEvBTZo

— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) July 19, 2020

Figueiredo dominates Benavidez for the rear naked choke submission

Your new UFC Flyweight Champion 👑🇧🇷 #UFCFightIsland2 pic.twitter.com/GNclorCMJq

— Sideline Sports (@sportsideline) July 19, 2020

G'night Joe. Figueiredo is the new champ! pic.twitter.com/PNPfwjg7Pt

— ShayMyName (@ImShannonTho) July 19, 2020

What did you think of the finish and Figueiredo’s performance?