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Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo to Headline UFC Fight NightDes Moines

The UFC's first event in Des Moines features Sandhagen as a heavy favorite, with expert predictions favoring his striking and cardio against Figueiredo.

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Overview

  • UFC Fight Night takes place on May 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, marking the promotion's debut in the city.
  • Cory Sandhagen, ranked No. 4 in the bantamweight division, seeks to rebound from his August 2024 loss to Umar Nurmagomedov, which ended his three-fight win streak.
  • Deiveson Figueiredo, a former two-time flyweight champion now competing at bantamweight, holds a 3-1 record at 135 pounds but is coming off a November 2024 loss to Petr Yan.
  • Sandhagen enters the main event as a significant betting favorite (-550), with experts like TJ Dillashaw citing his striking, cardio, and fight IQ as key advantages.
  • The co-main event features middleweights Reinier de Ridder, a former ONE two-division champion, and Bo Nickal, an NCAA wrestling standout, in a clash of grappling and striking styles.