Top-ranked bantamweights will compete as Cory Sandhagen, ranked fourth, faces fifth-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo during the UFC Fight Night event on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, marking the UFC’s return to Iowa after 25 years. The preliminaries will kick off around 7 p.m. ET, with the main card set to start at 10 p.m. ET. Sandhagen is a favorite at -520, while Figueiredo is underdog at +410. The fight is predicted to go the distance based on odds.
Also spotlighted on the main card is a match between middleweights Reinier De Ridder (+295) and Bo Nickal (-370). Notably, Daniel Vithlani, a renowned MMA bettor who has consistently provided winning insights, has thoroughly evaluated the matchup and released his expert advice and predictions.
Fight Preview
Cory Sandhagen, 33, recently faced a loss against Umar Nurmagomedov which ended his three-fight win streak. His professional career started in May 2015 and has led to a career record of 17 wins and 5 losses.
Deiveson Figueiredo, now 37, boasts a decorated history, including being a two-time UFC flyweight champion with a professional record of 24 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw, and is known for his aggressive fighting style.
Predictions
Vithlani strongly recommends Gillian Robertson (-270 at FanDuel) to win against Marina Rodriguez (+220) in a women’s strawweight matchup on the prelims, based on Robertson’s grappling capabilities over Rodriguez’s striking prowess. Vithlani emphasizes caution given Robertson’s odds, suggesting a prop market bet instead.
UFC Fight Night Main Card Odds
- Cory Sandhagen (-520) vs. Deiveson Figueiredo (+410)
- Reinier De Ridder (+295) vs. Bo Nickal (-370)
- Santiago Ponzinibbio (-138) vs. Daniel Rodriguez (+118)
- Montel Jackson (-225) vs. Daniel Marcos (+188)
- Cameron Smotherman (+116) vs. Serhiy Sidey (-136)
- Jeremy Stephens (+460) vs. Mason Jones (-620)
