Deiveson Figueiredo is the new UFC flyweight champion

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Deiveson Figueiredo defeated Joseph Benavidez in an impressive fashion. The Brazilian dominated the fight from the outset before earning a technical submission with a rear-naked choke at 4:48 of the opening round and claimed the belt at Yas Island (Abu Dhabi).

The victory makes Figueiredo the third men’s 125-pound titleholder in UFC history, following Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo.

“I feel really good. I worked really hard for this,” Figueiredo said during his post-fight interview. “I knew my time would come, and this is my time. I am going to be an active champion.”

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UFC on ESPN 13 results:

Deiveson Figueiredo def. Joseph Benavidez via technical submission (rear-naked choke) — Round 1, 4:48

Jack Hermansson def. Kelvin Gastelum via submission (heel hook) – Round 1, 1:18

Rafael Fiziev def. Marc Diakiese via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

Ariane Lipski def. Luana Carolina via submission (kneebar) – Round 1, 1:28

Askar Askarov def. Alexandre Pantoja via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Roman Dolidze def. Khadis Ibragimov via TKO (knee, punches) – Round 1, 4:15

Grant Dawson def. Nad Narimani via unanimous decision (30-26, 30-27, 29-27)

Joel Alvarez def. Joe Duffy via submission (guillotine choke) – Round 1, 2:25

Brett Johns def. Montel Jackson via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Amir Albazi def. Malcolm Gordon via submission (triangle choke) – Round 1, 4:42