As Jim and Matt wait for Megan Olivi to work through some technical difficulties, the guys discuss why they believe Cory Sandhagen’s ability to fight through a torn triceps tendon should be the main takeaway despite the low amount of combined significant strikes in Saturday’s main event against Rob Font. Then, Megan arrives on the show and takes the conversation towards the overall depth of the bantamweight division and what needs to happen for Sandhagen to get his title shot. After Megan provides some additional journalistic context to Tatiana Suarez’s resilient story following the unbeaten strawweight’s win over Jessica Andrade on Saturday night, she wraps up her appearance on the show by telling Matt what she and her husband Joseph Benavidez are streaming these days on TV.
NDRD vs. SRZIn a rematch bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez for the vacant flyweight title in 2020, Figueiredo was able to claim the belt after one round via submission earning Performance of the Night honors. Figueiredo faces Brandon Moreno next in the Octagon at UFC 270 in the co main event for the flyweight championship on Saturday.
MRN vs. FGRDJoseph Benavidez announces the nominees for the best dressed fighter of 2021 as a part of the inaugural UFC Punchies: Social Awards. Make your selection by voting in the Community tab on the UFC YouTube channel or on other UFC social channels.
Deiveson Figueiredo captured the UFC flyweight title last year with a dominant performance against Joseph Benavidez in their rematch clash. Figueiredo is next slated for another rematch, this time with Brandon Moreno in the co-main event of UFC 263 on Saturday, June 12.
FGRD vs. MRNDeiveson Figueiredo captured the UFC flyweight title in July with a dominant perforamance against Joseph Benavidez in their rematch clash. Figueiredo makes his first title defense against Alex Perez at UFC 255 on Saturday, November 21.
The one and only Steve-O joins Matt and Jim for their first episode together since Matt's trip to Fight Island! After Matt berates Jim for not watching the new episode of Lookin' FWD to a Fight, Steve-O hops on the call from his podcast van in Tommy Lee's driveway. He recaps how Jon Jones ripped a part of his ear off, and shares an exclusive update on his next project. Then, "The Joker" Jack Hermansson calls in to discuss the various sounds he heard during his heel-hook finish of Kelvin Gastelum on Saturday, and Steve-O asks him about his path to the middleweight belt. Finally, the guys close the show discussing the dominant performance Deiveson Figueiredo had against Joseph Benavidez for the flyweight belt and more stories from Matt from his trip to Fight Island.
FGRD vs. BNVDZDeiveson Figueiredo won the UFC flyweight title in convincing fashion via technical submission just before the end of the first round on Saturday. Figueiredo defeated Joseph Benavidez for the second time and improved his record to 19-1.
FGRD vs. BNVDZGet a glimpse into Joseph Benavidez' training and preparation for his rematch with Deiveson Figueiredo for the UFC flyweight title in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 18.
FGRD vs. BNVDZAll of the fighters competing Saturday night faced off with their opponents after making weight, including headliners Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez.
FGRD vs. BNVDZDeiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez both made weight for their UFC flyweight title fight in the main event of Fight Island's Saturday night card.
FGRD vs. BNVDZMontel Jackson, Brett Johns and Grant Dawson are just three fighters we think you should get to know ahead of Fight Island 2, headlined by a rematch between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez for the UFC flyweight title.
FGRD vs. BNVDZPreview Saturday's Fight Island main event rematch for the UFC flyweight title between Deiveson Figueiredo and Joseph Benavidez.
FGRD vs. BNVDZHear from Deiveson Figueiredo after his big win over Joseph Benavidez in the main event of Fight Night Norfolk on Saturday night.
BNVDZ vs. FGRD
Ian Loveland
Eddie Wineland
Yasuhiro Urushitani
Demetrious Johnson
Dustin Ortiz
John Moraga
Ali Bagautinov
Zach Makovsky
Henry Cejudo
Sergio Pettis
Alex Perez
Jussier Formiga
Deiveson Figueiredo