VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Deiveson Figueiredo isn’t lacking motivation entering UFC on ESPN+ 27. Whether it be the words of his opponent, Joseph Benavidez, or the backing of his home country, Figueiredo (17-1 MMA, 6-1 UFC) indicated he’s inspired ahead of Saturday’s headlining fight. “Ever since I entered the organization, I thought I’d get a title shot,” Figueiredo told reporters, including MMA Junkie, through an interpreter at a media day held Thursday. “I was sure about that. I don’t play around when I get in the ring
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