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UFC Fight Island 2 video recap: Deiveson Figueiredo demolishes Joseph Benavidez to win belt

It was a flawless victory for Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Fight Island 2, as he choked out Joseph Benavidez in the first round to become the new UFC flyweight champion.

What was the high point of the fight?

Less than a minute into the first round, Figueiredo knocked down Benavidez with a right hook and wasted no time in hunting the finish. The Brazilian latched onto the back of Benavidez to try and secure the rear-naked choke. Each time it seemed Figueiredo tried to lock up his arms Benavidez continued to fight the grip.