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Figueiredo and Benavidez met in a five-round flyweight title fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on Saturday, February 29. Figueiredo is 25-7-1 overall and 6-1 in the UFC. Benavidez is 28-8 and 13-3. Figueiredo has 6 UFC wins, 4 of them inside the distance. Benavidez has 13 UFC wins, 8 of them by decision. Benavidez gives up three inches of reach. Figueiredo won by KO/TKO in round 2 at 1:54.
| Stat | Figueiredo | Benavidez |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 5'5" | — |
| Reach | 68" | 65" |
| Age | 32 | — |
| Stance | Orthodox | Southpaw |
| UFC Record | 6-1 | 13-3 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 2.4 | 3.7 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.4 | 2.7 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 53% | 36% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 53% | 59% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 47% | 31% |
| Takedown Defense | 59% | 73% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 2.4 | 0.3 |
| Control / 15 | 0:27 | 0:42 |
| Finish Rate | 57% | 31% |
| Finished Rate | 0% | 6% |
| Went the Distance | 43% | 63% |
| Average Fight Time | 10:50 | 12:08 |