UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2
United Arab Emirates
Main Card • Final
Brazil
R1, 4:48
Title Fight
Performance of the Night
United States
Norway
R1, 1:18
Azerbaijan
R3, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Democratic Republic of Congo
R1, 1:28
Performance of the Night
Russia
R3, 5:00
Prelims • Final
Georgia
R1, 4:15
R3, 5:00
England
Spain
R1, 2:25
Ireland
Wales
R3, 5:00
Iraq
R1, 4:42
Canada
Armenia
R3, 5:00
Moldova
R3, 5:00
Official Event Results
Vacant Title
$50k POTN
$50k FOTN
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
$50,000 Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Rafael Fiziev and Marc Diakiese each received $50,000 for their high-level, technical striking showcase over three rounds on the main card.
Performance of the Night: Newly crowned flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo earned $50,000 for his dominant technical submission over Joseph Benavidez, while Ariane Lipski collected $50,000 for her rare and brutal first-round kneebar submission over Luana Carolina.
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $150,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $300,000 | |
| LOSS | $150,000 | — | — | $150,000 | |
| WIN | $80,000 | $80,000 | — | $160,000 | |
| LOSS | $125,000 | — | — | $125,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $50,000 | $78,000 | |
| LOSS | $32,000 | — | $50,000 | $82,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $50,000 | $98,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $40,000 | — | — | $40,000 | |
| WIN | $30,000 | $30,000 | — | $60,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | — | $20,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $25,000 | — | — | $25,000 | |
| WIN | $20,000 | $20,000 | — | $40,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Purses are compiled from international commission filings and verified industry payout estimates. Official performance bonus winners ($50,000 each) include Rafael Fiziev and Marc Diakiese (Fight of the Night), alongside Deiveson Figueiredo and Ariane Lipski (Performance of the Night).
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2
Deiveson Figueiredo became the third undisputed flyweight champion in UFC history (joining Demetrious Johnson and Henry Cejudo), securing the title in his rematch with Joseph Benavidez.
Figueiredo dropped Joseph Benavidez three times within the opening round before locking in the championship-winning rear-naked choke at 4:48 of Round 1.
The event featured four dominant first-round finishes: Figueiredo (4:48), Hermansson (1:18), Lipski (1:28), and Álvarez (2:25).
Ariane Lipski executed just the second kneebar submission victory in modern women’s UFC history, forcing Luana Carolina to tap in only 1:28 of Round 1.
Jack Hermansson scored the fastest heel hook submission in modern UFC middleweight history, trapping top contender Kelvin Gastelum at 1:18 of Round 1.
Stepping in on less than two weeks’ notice, Iraqi standout Amir Albazi made a thunderous Octagon debut by submitting Malcolm Gordon via triangle choke at 4:42 of Round 1.
Undefeated Georgian prospect Roman Dolidze made his promotional debut in style, halting Khadis Ibragimov with a flying knee and follow-up strikes at 4:15 of Round 1.
Arman Tsarukyan out-landed ADCC submission champion Davi Ramos 91 to 33 in significant strikes to secure a dominant unanimous decision sweep.
Following his first-round submission loss to Joel Álvarez, veteran Irish lightweight Joe Duffy officially announced his retirement from professional mixed martial arts competition.
Rafael Fiziev and Marc Diakiese combined for 146 significant strikes in a dynamic 15-minute muay thai contest, capturing Fight of the Night honors.
Welsh standout Brett Johns completed eight takedowns against Montel Jackson, controlling 8 minutes and 42 seconds of the bout to secure a unanimous decision.
UFC Fight Night: Figueiredo vs. Benavidez 2 served as the second international event produced inside the UFC’s secure quarantine bubble on Yas Island during the 2020 pandemic.
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