UFC Fight Night UFC returns to Norfolk Saturday, February 29! Don’t miss this opportunity to ascertain the world’s best athletes compete inside the hallowed Octagon! it will be an evening of fights that you simply won’t soon forget.
The vacant UFC flyweight title is on the line as No. 1-ranked contender Joseph Benavidez faces No. 3-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo during a five-round championship main event at Chartway Arena. one of the simplest flyweights of this era, Benavidez has won 13 bouts in the weight class since 2012, including a 2016 victory done Cejudo, and after winning three during a row over Alex Perez, Dustin Ortiz and Jussier Formiga, the 35-year-old is decided to seize gold in February. Standing in his way is 17-1 Brazilian standout Figueiredo, whose 2019 wins over Alexandre Pantoja and Tim Elliott have him in the prime form before the most important fight of his career.
“The UFC Fight Night viewing parties were the simplest visits we have had! This goes for all three bases we had the pleasure to visit. The fighters and UFC staff enjoyed the chance to offer back to the Chartway Arena and if the chance presented itself, we’d roll in the hay again,” said Aimee Levine, UFC commercial relations coordinator.