UFC Fight Night 148 Results: Insane Superman Punch knockout in main event upset

#3. Deiveson Figueiredo (15-0) vs. Jussier Formiga (23-5)

Formiga vs. Figueiredo

#1 ranked Flyweight Jussier Formiga faced one of his stiffest tests yet inside the Octagon as he took on the undefeated Deiveson Figueiredo.

Formiga ended up being the better Brazilian on the night as he convincingly handed Figueiredo his first professional MMA loss. The top Flyweight contender connected with a spinning back fist, a lead right, and a few counter punches before taking Figueiredo down to the mat.

Formiga did a great job of pinning Figueiredo onto the fence and he finished the round by jumping into mount and unleashing a combination of elbows. Figueiredo rushed in with intent as the second round began but Formiga kept his cool and landed a single leg takedown.

Formiga controlled the fight on the ground as he scored points with short punches and strikes. He remained in half guard until the bell.

Figueiredo was lagging behind on the scorecards and needed a finish to win the fight. He charged in but Formiga remained focused and didn't do anything reckless. He was cautious but didn't have to do anything but get knocked out to ensure a win. Formiga capitalized on Figueredo's mistake of jumping guard on a guillotine and briefly controlled on the ground before they got back on their feet. The fight went the distance with Formiga landed landing a lead elbow.

Result: Jussier Formiga def. Deiveson Figueiredo via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)

It was a cruising victory for Formiga, who rightfully called out Henry Cejudo in his post-fight interview. Ir should be noted that Cejudo has already beaten Formiga once before, however, that was back in 2015 and it may finally be time for the much-anticipated rematch to come to fruition.

Formiga gets mount and lands a nasty elbow to end the round! #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/8nYcZ89scF

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