Former champion Deiveson Figueiredo is an underdog against Cody Sandhagen in the main fight of UFC Des Moines

Deiveson Figueiredo faces Cory Sandhagen No. UFC Des Moines. Photo: Twitter/UFC News

This Saturday (3), the most famous octagon in the world lands for the first time in Des Moines, in the United States, for another edition that promises to excite MMA fans. In the main fight of the UFC Des Moines, the former flyweight champion (up to 56,7 kg) Deiveson Figueiredo faces Cory Sandhagen looking to return to winning ways and earn a spot as a challenger for the bantamweight belt (up to 61,2 kg).

Even though he was motivated to win his second UFC belt, Deiveson Figueiredo appears as an underdog for the clash, according to odds provided by Stake.

Deiveson Figueiredo (5,00) x Cody Sandhagen (1,18)

Cody Sandhagen faces Deiveson Figueiredo No. UFC Des Moines. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Five months after suffering his first defeat as a bantamweight in the UFC, in a duel against Petr yan, Deiveson Figueiredo returns to the octagon to headline another main event in the organization. Despite his good form in the new category, the former flyweight champion enters as a big underdog in the fight against the American Cory Sandhagen, who has won three of his last four fights in the Ultimate.

In the quotes provided by Stake, Deiveson appears with odds of 5,00, that is, each real bet on the Brazilian can return R$5,00 in case of victory. Sandhagen, favorite in the duel, has odds of 1,18, with a return of R$1,18 for each real invested.

Reinier de Ridder (3,50) x Bo Nickal (1,30)

Reinier DeRidder faces BoNickal No. UFC Des Moines. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

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Another star in action in UFC Des Moines is the prospectus BoNickal, who, even facing the biggest challenge of his career, is the favorite. According to the odds of Stake, the American returns just R$0,30 for every real bet on his victory. On the other hand, the former two-time Glory champion, Reinier DeRidder, is considered the underdog, with odds of 3,50.

UFC Des Moines Fact Sheet

Order date: 03 May 2025

Open Hours: From 20pm (Brasília time)

Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE In real time, UFC Fight Pass (the entire card) online.

MAIN CARD (23pm, Brasilia time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cory Sandhagen x Deiveson Figueiredo

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ridder's Reinier x BoNickal

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Santiago Ponzinibbio x Daniel Rodriguez

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Montel Jackson x Daniel Marcos

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Cameron Smotherman x Serhiy Sidey

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Mason jones x Jeremy Stephens

PRELIMINARY CARD (20pm Brasília time)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Yana Santos x Miesha Tate

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Loder x Azamat Bekoev

Straw weight (up to 52,1 kg): Marina Rodriguez x Gillian robertson

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Gaston Bolanos x Quang Le

Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Thomas Petersen x Don'Tale Mayes

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Juliana Miller x Ivana Petrovic