It’s never translated into big box office for the UFC, but Saturday’s flyweight showcase is a card that hardcores should pay close attention to.
At the top, there’s recently crowned flyweight king Deiveson Figueiredo, who on his way to capturing UFC gold obliterated the misconception that the “little guys” don’t finish fights. He’s one of the hardest hitters in all of MMA pound-for-pound and he decimated sentimental favorite Joseph Benavidez twice to claim his throne. Now, he steps into a pay-per-view main event spot where hopes to begin a run of title defenses that could rival the great Demetrious Johnson.