Sun May 04 04:30:00 UTC 2025: ## UFC Brings First Event to Des Moines; Sandhagen Edges Figueiredo in Main Event Thriller
**DES MOINES, IA** – The UFC made its Des Moines debut Saturday night at the Wells Fargo Arena, delivering a night of thrilling fights culminating in a closely contested main event. Cory Sandhagen, ranked No. 4, narrowly defeated No. 5 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo in a five-round bantamweight battle. While the official results weren’t provided in the source material, the text highlights a range of decisive wins across the card, showcasing both established and rising stars.
The co-main event saw another highly anticipated matchup, with Reinier De Ridder securing a TKO victory over undefeated prospect Bo Nickal in the second round. Other notable wins included Juliana Miller over Ivana Petrovic, and Yana Santos defeating Miesha Tate. The undercard featured several impressive performances, including submissions and TKOs.
The event, UFC FIGHT NIGHT: SANDHAGEN vs FIGUEIREDO, aired live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+. The prelims began at 7 pm ET/4 pm PT, with the main card starting at 10 pm ET/7 pm PT. Full results, including detailed fight breakdowns and post-fight interviews, are available on ESPN+. The event marked a successful expansion for the UFC, bringing high-level mixed martial arts action to a new market.
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