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UFC Des Moines Results: Cory Sandhagen stops Deiveson Figueiredo (Video)
Chris Taylor - May 3, 2025
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC Des Moines results, including the bantamweight main event between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Sandhagen (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a decision loss at the hands of Umar Nurmagomedov last August in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that setback, ‘The Sandman’ had strung together a three-fight winning streak, which included a TKO victory over Song Yadong.
UFC Des Moines: 'Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - May 3, 2025
The Octagon returns to Iowa for tonight’s UFC Des Moines event, a 12-bout fight card headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Sandhagen (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a decision loss at the hands of Umar Nurmagomedov last August in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that setback, ‘The Sandman’ had strung together a three-fight winning streak, which included a TKO victory over Song Yadong.
UFC Des Moines weigh-in results: Bo Nickal, de Ridder, 'Figgy,' and Cory Sandhagen make weight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 2, 2025
The UFC Des Moines weigh-ins are in the books, and fans will be pleased to know that there is no pre-fight drama. Headliners Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo tipped the scales on Friday morning and hit their target weights. Sandhagen clocked in at 135.5 pounds, while Figueiredo hit the 135-pound mark.
Deiveson Figueiredo shoots down weight concerns, expects to earn a title shot with a win at UFC Des Moines
Cole Shelton - May 1, 2025
Deiveson Figueiredo isn’t worried about his weight ahead of his UFC Des Moines main event against Cory Sandhagen. Figueiredo enters the bout as a sizeable +350 underdog on FanDuel, as he’s coming off a decision loss to Petr Yan back in November. Since the fight, photos went viral of Figueiredo looking out of shape, which he says were months ago, as he says there are no issues with his weight ahead of the bout.
Deiveson Figueiredo vs. Cory Sandhagen targeted for UFC Des Moines event in May
Josh Evanoff - February 20, 2025
Bantamweight contenders Deiveson Figueiredo and Cory Sandhagen will reportedly meet in May. ‘Deus da Guerra’ is fresh off his return to the octagon in the main event of UFC Macau in November. He entered the event riding a two-fight winning streak and met former bantamweight champion Petr Yan. Despite Deiveson Figueiredo’s newfound success at 135 pounds, he was outpointed by ‘No Mercy’ en route to a unanimous decision loss.
Deiveson Figueiredo questions why Alexandre Pantoja hasn't mentioned his name as potential opponent following UFC 310
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 12, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo is calling for a rematch with Alexandre Pantoja. Back in July 2019, Figueiredo defeated Pantoja in a bout that earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Figueiredo eventually became a two-time UFC flyweight champion before moving up to the bantamweight division. As for Pantoja, he’s gone 8-1 since the loss to Figueiredo and he’s now the reigning UFC flyweight titleholder.
What's next for Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo after UFC Macau?
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2024
The UFC was in Macau, China on Saturday for UFC Macau, which saw Petr Yan take on Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event. Yan entered the fight coming off a win over Song Yadong. Figueiredo, meanwhile, was coming off a win over Marlon Vera and had gone undefeated since moving up to bantamweight.
Deiveson Figueiredo speaks out on UFC Macau loss to Petr Yan: 'I always come back stronger'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 24, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo has spoken on falling short against Petr Yan. Figueiredo and Yan clashed in the main event of UFC Macau this past Saturday. The former UFC champions went the distance, and it was “No Mercy” who earned himself the unanimous decision victory.
UFC Macau Results: Petr Yan defeats Deiveson Figueiredo (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2024
We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Macau results, including the men’s bantamweight main event between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Song Yadong by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 299 event. That win snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former bantamweight champion, as ‘No Mercy’ had previously dropped three straight decisions to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli respectively.
UFC Macau: 'Yan vs. Figueiredo' Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 22, 2024
The Octagon returns to China for today’s UFC Macau event, a thirteen bout fight card headliner by Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo. Yan (17-5 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since defeating Song Yadong by unanimous decision at March’s UFC 299 event. That win snapped a three-fight losing skid for the former bantamweight champion, as ‘No Mercy’ had previously dropped three straight decisions to Aljamain Sterling, Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvilli respectively.
UFC Macau weigh-in results: Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo official, all fighters hit target weight
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2024
The UFC Macau weigh-ins are in the books and the main event has been made official. Tomorrow’s Fight Night card will be held inside the Galaxy Arena in Macau. Headlining the card will be a pivotal bantamweight clash between Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo. Both men are former UFC champions and are looking for gold once again. In Figueiredo’s case, he wants to hold a UFC championship in a second weight class. The winner will be one step closer to achieving his goal.
Deiveson Figueiredo thinks UFC Macau win over Petr Yan would earn him bantamweight title shot against Merab Dvalishvili
Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 22, 2024
Deieveson Figueiredo has his sights set on UFC gold once again, and he thinks a win over Petr Yan will get him there. Figueiredo is no stranger to holding a title under the UFC banner. He is a former two-time UFC flyweight champion. The Brazilian bruiser is hoping to repeat that success at 135 pounds. So far, Figueiredo is 3-0 since moving on from the flyweight division.
REPORT | Petr Yan vs. Deiveson Figueiredo headlines UFC Macau on November 23
Curtis Calhoun - September 25, 2024
Former UFC titleholders Petr Yan and Deiveson Figueiredo are reportedly set to clash in a potential No. 1 bantamweight contender fight. Yan and Figueiredo will reportedly headline UFC Fight Night: Macau on November 23rd. MMA journalist Léo Guimaraes was the first to report the Yan vs. Figueiredo fight news.
Deiveson Figueiredo makes case for UFC bantamweight title shot over Umar Nurmagomedov: "He has to get tested more"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 20, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo doesn’t believe it’s time for Umar Nurmagomedov to receive a UFC title opportunity. Much has been made over newly-minted UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili expressing his desire to fight Figueiredo next over Nurmagmedov. While Nurmagomedov’s latest win was against Cory Sandhagen, Dvalishvili argues that “Figgy’s” resume should earn him a shot at the 135-pound gold first.
Cory Sandhagen claims Deiveson Figueiredo turned down year-end UFC fight: "I thought Figgy was a little bit more about that life than that"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 18, 2024
Cory Sandhagen claims that former UFC flyweight champion Deveison Figueiredo turned down a fight against him. Sandhagen is hoping for a fight that puts him right back in title contention after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. While he was hoping to share the Octagon with former UFC bantamweight titleholder Sean O’Malley, that fight won’t be happening anytime soon. That’s because O’Malley will be on the shelf due to a torn labrum.
Marlon Vera says Deiveson Figueiredo should have been “point deducted” for dirty tactics at UFC Abu Dhabi: “That wasn’t an accident”
Harry Kettle - August 13, 2024
Marlon Vera believes Deiveson Figueiredo should have been deducted a point for dirty tactics at UFC Abu Dhabi. Earlier this month, Marlon Vera and Deiveson Figueiredo battled it out at UFC Abu Dhabi. The expectation, as you can imagine, was that we’d get a barnburner of a fight. While we certainly got a thrilling encounter, some wondered whether or not ‘Chito’ really gave it everything he had.
Deiveson Figueiredo hopes for UFC bantamweight title fight soon following UFC Abu Dhabi win
Fernando Quiles Jr. - August 4, 2024
Deiveson Figueiredo is hoping a UFC Bantamweight Championship opportunity arrives sooner rather than later. Figueiredo has been making a strong case for himself in the 135-pound division. Since moving up to bantamweight, the former flyweight kingpin has racked up three wins in a row. In that span, “Figgy” has beaten Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and more recently, Marlon “Chito” Vera.
Pros react after Deiveson Figueiredo defeats Marlon Vera at UFC Abu Dhabi
Chris Taylor - August 3, 2024
Today’s UFC Abu Dhabi event featured a high stakes men’s bantamweight bout between Deiveson Figueiredo and Marlon Vera. Vera (23-10-1 MMA) was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a unanimous decision loss to Sean O’Malley in a fight for the promotion’s bantamweight title at UFC 299. Prior to that setback, ‘Chito’ had earned a unanimous decision win over Pedro Munhoz.