Deiveson Figueiredo claimed his first successful title defense against Alex Perez with a first-round submission win in the main event of UFC 255 from the Apex facility in Las Vegas.
The two flyweights got off to a frenetic pace but Perez made a crucial mistake during a scramble and gave the champion his neck. Figueiredo turned and locked in a guillotine choke and his squeeze did the work from there drawing the tap.
If you believe in the adage that a fighter isn't a true champion until they defend their belt, then Figueiredo is now officially a champion.