It has been six long years since Jussier Formiga last stood across the Octagon with Joseph Benavidez staring back at him.
At the time, Formiga was just two fights into his UFC career, as the flyweight division was still establishing itself with a list of contenders all vying for an opportunity to compete for the title.
Four months earlier, the Brazilian had earned his first win in the UFC with a unanimous decision victory over Chris Cariaso and he knew that beating Benavidez could put him directly in line for a title shot.
Unfortunately for him, the result of the fight was nothing short of disastrous.