Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez will be the main event at the UFC’s Fight Night taking place in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. The pair first went head-to-head back in February and will meet again for another shot at the flyweight championship. Prelims for the event will begin at 5 p.m. ET and will be on ESPN and ESPN+, while the main event is slated for 8 p.m. ET. and will be available only on ESPN+.
How to Stream UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez
- When: Saturday, July 18 at 8 p.m. ET (main event)
- Stream: Watch with subscription to ESPN+
Figueiredo comes into the fight looking to secure a clear win. In his February bout with Benavidez, the scale cost Figueiredo the title after he failed to make the weight requirement needed to claim the flyweight belt, according to CBS Sports. The opportunity almost slipped away from the 32-year-old Brazilian again after he tested positive for COVID-19 last week. His second test came back negative, however, and the match will go on.
This will be Benavidez’s fourth attempt at the championship. He’s lost his previous three attempts — twice against Demetrious Johnson. Although a victory over Figueiredo seems improbable, “Benavidez was looking good against Figueiredo until a clash of heads left him open for that finishing punch” back in February, ESPN noted.