Fight Overview
In an exciting matchup, Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo are both aspiring bantamweight title contenders. They will face off at UFC Fight Night in Des Moines, Iowa, with significant stakes on the line.
Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen (17-5) has been considered a future champion for years but has often faltered at crucial moments. He has faced other title contenders in his losses, but remains optimistic about his chances. “I juice as much good as I can out of my losses… Champions win by the smallest of margins. It doesn’t hurt me at all. My heart is 1000% set on being the champ one day,” Sandhagen expressed.
Deiveson Figueiredo
Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1) is keen on becoming a two-division champion but has faced setbacks in the bantamweight category. Following an impressive run, a fight against Petr Yan proved challenging. “I can’t miss out on this opportunity. Beating Cory will get me that title shot,” Figueiredo stated.
Co-Main Event
The co-main event features Bo Nickal (7-0), who is on the rise as he seeks to establish himself as a legitimate contender. He faces Reinier de Ridder (19-2), a former two-division champion from ONE Championship, known for his exceptional grappling skills.
Fight Card and Odds
| Favorite | Underdog | Weight class |
|---|---|---|
| Cory Sandhagen -550 | Deiveson Figueiredo +400 | Bantamweight |
| Bo Nickal -340 | Reinier de Ridder +265 | Middleweight |
| Santiago Ponzinibbio -115 | Daniel Rodriguez -105 | Welterweight |
Viewing Details
- Date: May 3
- Start Time: 10 p.m. ET
- Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
- TV Channel: ESPN+
Prediction
In this matchup, Sandhagen is favored to win, utilizing his size advantage over Figueiredo, who has struggled with finishing capabilities at bantamweight. Both fighters share similar striking output, but with Sandhagen leading by more than three strikes per minute, he is predicted to secure a unanimous decision.
Check out the full interview with Cory Sandhagen below.
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