2025 UFC event schedule: Belal Muhammad vs Jack Della Maddalena, Cory Sandhagen vs Deiveson Figueiredo on tap
- The UFC will feature a bantamweight headliner on May 3, 2025, at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, with Cory Sandhagen facing off against Deiveson Figueiredo.
- This event marks UFC's return to Des Moines after 25 years and features two fighters seeking to rebound after recent losses from August and November 2024.
- Sandhagen, a 33-year-old Colorado native with a 17-5 record, emphasizes improving to avoid close losses, while Figueiredo, a former flyweight champion with 24-4-1 record, recently moved to bantamweight.
- Sandhagen is a strong favorite at-520 odds compared to Figueiredo’s +350 underdog status, with experts predicting a unanimous decision win for Sandhagen based on his reach and volume striking.
- The bout carries significant 135-pound division implications, as both fighters aim to reestablish themselves among elite contenders and potentially secure future title opportunities.
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UFC bantamweight Cory Sandhagen is set to face former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the co-main event of UFC 315 on May 10 2025 in Montreal, aiming to deliver his best performance yet. Sandhagen, ranked No. 4 in the division, has a 17-5 record with 7 knockouts and 3 submissions. Figueiredo, ranked No. 5, holds ...
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