Cory Sandhagen Triumphs Over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines
In a thrilling main event at UFC Des Moines, Cory Sandhagen faced off against Deiveson Figueiredo in a pivotal men’s bantamweight clash. Sandhagen, with an 18-5 MMA record, returned to the octagon after a previous loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. On the other hand, Figueiredo, boasting a 24-5-1 MMA record, aimed to bounce back from a defeat against Petr Yan.
# Sandhagen’s Dominant Performance
The fight kicked off with Sandhagen showcasing his skills, landing significant strikes and taking the fight to the ground in the opening round. In a remarkable display of technique, Sandhagen secured a knee bar submission in the second round, leading to a TKO victory over Figueiredo due to a knee injury at 4:08 of Round 2.
# Pro Reactions to Sandhagen’s Victory
Following the impressive win, the pros weighed in on the Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo showdown. Aaron Bronsteter praised Sandhagen’s performance, highlighting his dominance in the fight. Meanwhile, Michael Bisping humorously dubbed Figueiredo’s performance as “amateur hour.”
# Future Prospects for Sandhagen
With this victory, Sandhagen’s path to a title shot seems clearer than ever. Fans and fighters alike are eager to see who Sandhagen will face next in the octagon. His stellar ground game and overall performance have positioned him as a strong contender in the bantamweight division.
In conclusion, Cory Sandhagen’s victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines has solidified his status as a top-tier fighter in the MMA world, setting the stage for exciting matchups in the future.
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10-9 Sandhagen.
Figueiredo tried to initiate the grappling and Sandhagen made him pay
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 4, 2025