UFC debut in Des Moines features Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo

The UFC is set to debut in Des Moines, Iowa on May 3. The main event will feature a bantamweight clash between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. This fight will take place at the Wells Fargo Arena. Cory Sandhagen is currently ranked fourth. He has won three of his last four fights, including victories over notable opponents like Song Yadong and Marlon Vera. Recently, he lost a close decision to Umar Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen aims to bounce back against Figueiredo, who is known for being a former flyweight champion. Deiveson Figueiredo has had a solid run since moving to bantamweight. In his four fights at this weight class, he has achieved three wins. His recent loss was to former champion Petr Yan in November. Figueiredo hopes to advance in the rankings with a win over Sandhagen. In the co-main event, middleweight contenders Reinier De Ridder and Bo Nickal will face off. De Ridder, who has won both of his UFC fights by submission, is looking to make his mark in the division. Nickal is undefeated at 7-0 in his professional career. The fight card also features featherweight veteran Jeremy Stephens, who will move up to lightweight to take on Mason Jones. The Des Moines event promises to offer exciting matchups for MMA fans.