The UFC Des Moines Event

The UFC made its presence felt in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 3 with UFC Des Moines, featuring a crucial main event between bantamweight contenders Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Sandhagen, fresh off a loss to Umar Nurmagomedov, aimed to bounce back from his three-fight winning streak break. On the other hand, Figueiredo, coming off a defeat against Petr Yan, faced his first loss at bantamweight after a 3-0 run.

Cory Sandhagen’s Next Steps

Sandhagen emerged victorious due to a knee injury, showcasing dominance in the fight. Now standing at 4-1 in his last five bouts and ranked fourth, Sandhagen eyes a title shot. With Merab Dvalishvili set to clash with Sean O’Malley for the title in June, Sandhagen could potentially face the winner by year-end, given his impressive track record.

Deiveson Figueiredo’s Future

Having suffered consecutive losses, 37-year-old Figueiredo faces uncertainty in his fighting career. While recovering from his knee injury, Figueiredo is likely to remain in the bantamweight division due to the challenges of cutting down to flyweight. A matchup against Henry Cejudo could be on the horizon, offering an intriguing storyline between former flyweight champions.

Conclusion

As Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo navigate their post-UFC Des Moines paths, the bantamweight division anticipates their next moves with great interest.

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