Episode 411: More heartbreak for Joe B.

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Episode 411: More heartbreak for Joe B.

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Jul 20, 2020

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Joseph Benavidez likely saw his last, best chance at a UFC title evaporate when he got choked unconscious by new undisputed flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday. Plus, what did we miss from Wednesday and -- hoo boy -- the UFC's Yas Island vacay looks to end with a bang.
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Jul 20, 2020

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