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UFC Prepares for First Event in Des Moines with Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Headlining

The May 3 fight card at Wells Fargo Arena features Sandhagen’s return, Figueiredo’s bantamweight push, and a co-main event between de Ridder and Nickal.

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Overview

  • Cory Sandhagen (17-5-0) headlines UFC's first event in Des Moines, marking his return after an August 2024 loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.
  • Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1), a former flyweight champion, continues his bantamweight journey, entering the fight with a 3-1 record at 135 pounds.
  • The co-main event pits Reinier de Ridder, a former ONE Championship two-division champion, against undefeated Bo Nickal, a three-time NCAA wrestling champion.
  • The full fight card includes notable matchups such as Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Daniel Rodriguez and Yana Santos vs. Miesha Tate.
  • The event will be broadcast live on ESPN2, ESPN+, and Disney+, with preliminary bouts starting at 7 p.m. ET and the main card at 10 p.m. ET.