The UFC’s first-ever event in Des Moines, Iowa, brought high drama and unexpected twists on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Headlining the card, No. 4 bantamweight Cory Sandhagen faced off against former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo in a pivotal five-round main event. Both fighters, coming off recent losses, were desperate to keep their title hopes alive
Sandhagen, known for his dynamic striking and relentless pace, entered the Octagon looking to rebound from a tough decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. Figueiredo, meanwhile, sought redemption after his own setback against Petr Yan, hoping to prove he still belongs among the bantamweight elite
Elsewhere on the card, the women’s flyweight division saw Juliana Miller edge out Ivana Petrović by unanimous decision (29-28 x3), halting Petrović’s momentum and shaking up the rankings In the featured prelim, Yana Santos squared off against former champion Miesha Tate, adding even more star power to a stacked night of fights
With title implications looming and several fighters making their case for a shot at gold, UFC Des Moines proved to be a can’t-miss event for fight fans. For those who missed it, the full results and post-fight interviews are available on the UFC’s official channels
