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Joseph Benavidez, left, and Deiveson Figueiredo trade blows. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo, left, of Brazil secures a rear choke submission against Joseph Benavidez. Getty Images
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Joseph Benavidez, left, punches Deiveson Figueiredo. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo, right, punches Joseph Benavidez. Getty Images
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Joseph Benavidez, left, and Deiveson Figueiredo trade blows. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo, left, of Brazil secures a rear choke submission against Joseph Benavidez. Getty Images
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Joseph Benavidez, left, punches Deiveson Figueiredo. Getty Images
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Deiveson Figueiredo, right, punches Joseph Benavidez. Getty Images
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Joseph Benavidez, left, and Deiveson Figueiredo trade blows. Getty Images
UFC Fight Island: Victorious Deiveson Figueiredo eyes super fight with Henry Cejudo
Brazilian defeats Joseph Benavidez for vacant flyweight crown and now wants to be a two-division champion
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John McAuley
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