Free Fight! Figueiredo Submits Elliott In One

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Before then, let’s take a trip back in time to see Deiveson’s most recent victory against Tim Elliott. The two men threw down at UFC Fight Night 161 in Tampa, Florida. After a back-and-forth couple of minutes on the feet, Elliott shot in for a takedown, which was stuffed and turned into a guillotine choke for Figueiredo. Five seconds later, Elliott was tapping for dear life.

As a result of the impressive submission, it was easy to see why UFC opted to pit Figueiredo up against Benavidez for the vacant 125-pound strap. Now one of those two men will get to taste UFC gold for the first time.

To see the entire UFC Fight Night 169: “Benavidez vs Figueirdo” fight card click here.