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Cory Sandhagen Dominates Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines, Calls for Title Shot

Sandhagen secured a second-round TKO after Figueiredo's knee injury, while Reinier de Ridder upset Bo Nickal in the co-main event.

Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil and Cody Garbrandt exchange strikes during their bantamweight fight at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Overview

  • Cory Sandhagen defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO at 4:08 of the second round after a leg-lock exchange led to Figueiredo's knee injury.
  • Sandhagen, ranked No. 4 in the bantamweight division, called for a title fight against the winner of the upcoming Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley bout at UFC 316.
  • Deiveson Figueiredo, a former two-time flyweight champion now competing at bantamweight, vowed to recover and return stronger following his injury.
  • In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder remained undefeated in the UFC, earning a second-round TKO victory over Bo Nickal with knees to the body.
  • The event marked the UFC's first return to Iowa since 2000, with fights broadcast on ESPN2 and ESPN+.