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Deiveson Figueiredo cost himself the flyweight title on Saturday due to missing weight prior to his win over Joseph Benavidez in the UFC on ESPN+ 27 main event.
Figueiredo (18-1 MMA, 7-1 UFC) was 2.5 pounds heavy for the bout, which he won by second-round TKO, and as a result was deemed ineligible to take home the strap from the headliner, which took place at Chartway Arena in Norfolk, Va.
So, what happens with Figueiredo going forward? Watch the video above for thoughts and analysis on his future, and why a potential title rematch with Jussier Formiga (23-6 MMA, 9-5 UFC) could be on the horizon.
Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Deiveson Figueiredo after UFC on ESPN+ 27 win?
