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Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Henry Cejudo?

Henry Cejudo wants one more fight before he retires as we examine his next steps. Cejudo is not in the best form, as his last victory came in 2020 when he beat Dominick Cruz.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 29

The Ultimate Fighter 33: Thrilling Sub Starts Bracket

The first episode of the latest iteration of the hit television program The Ultimate Fighter did not disappoint with an electrifying first quarterfinal match. For the 33rd time, The Ultimate Fighter brings together some of the most promising prospective flyweight and welterweight mixed martial arts athletes from all over the world.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 6

What’s next for Deiveson Figueiredo after UFC Des Moines?

Headlining the card this past Saturday at UFC Des Moines was a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Two top contenders were looking to bounce back and get themselves into the title picture as Cory Sandhagen (18-5) took on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-5-1).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4

Deiveson Figueiredo breaks silence with first remarks after nasty leg injury halts UFC Des Moines headliner

Former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo suffered more than a loss at UFC Des Moines. Deiveson Figueiredo‘s bid to get back into the bantamweight title mix at UFC Des Moines fell short against Cory Sandhagen.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 4

Sandhagen handles Figueiredo in UFC Des Moines

It was top ranked bantamweight battle between Cory Sandhagen and No. 5 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo on Saturday night at UFC Fight Night in Des Moines, Iowa.

MMA News / Field Level Media / May 4

Cory Sandhagen stops Deiveson Figueiredo in 2nd round

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Bantamweight Cory Sandhagen defeated Deiveson Figueiredo in unexpected fashion on Saturday night, forcing the former two-time flyweight champion to submit due to injury to his left knee after a leg lock gone wrong in Round 2.

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MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 5

UFC Des Moines Results: Anticipated Return to Iowa

UFC Des Moines is here! Tonight, Dana White’s promotion makes a return to Iowa that’s almost a quarter of a century in the making. Prior to this evening, MMA’s top promotion last made a visit to the state on June 9, 2000, months before Dana White joined the company as its president.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 3

UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo live results

For the first time, the UFC octagon is in Des Moines, Iowa for tonight's UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo event at Wells Fargo Arena. The event is headlined by a bantamweight bout between No.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 3

Exclusive: Deiveson Figueiredo Predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, Reveals Key to UFC Des Moines Win

Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1) is prepared for danger when he shares the Octagon with Cory Sandhagen (17-5). Figueiredo and Sandhagen will collide in the main event of UFC Des Moines on Saturday.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 2

UFC Des Moines Main Event Preview and Prediction: Cory Sandhagen – Deiveson Figueiredo

Tomorrow night in the main event of UFC Des Moines, we will see a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen (17-5) is back as he takes on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1).

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 1

UFC Des Moines’ Amazing Main Card Saturday Night

UFC Des Moines looms. This Saturday, Dana White’s promotion touches down in Iowa for the first show in the state since June 9, 2000. White had yet to join the company at the time of the initial trip to Iowa and would not do so until 2001.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 2

Ryan Loder vs. Azamat Bekoev prediction, odds, pick for UFC Iowa

UFC Iowa: Cory Sandhagen versus Deiveson Figueiredo continues on the prelims with a fight between Ryan Loder and Azamat Bekoev in the middleweight division.

MMA News / MMA on SI / April 30

UFC Des Moines: Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo full card picks & predictions

The UFC stays on the road this week for UFC Fight Night Des Moines, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 30

Who is Deiveson Figueiredo? Meet the God of War chasing UFC gold again

Deiveson Figueiredo is aiming to return to the top of the mountain in the UFC after a tough stretch in the promotion recently. The Brazilian had a four-fight saga against Brandon Moreno from 2020 to 2023, swapping the UFC Flyweight title back and forth with each other.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 29

Deiveson Figueiredo concerns fans after images emerge of him days out from UFC Des Moines

Fans have shared their concern regarding Deiveson Figueiredo after images have emerged of him looking completely out of shape ahead of UFC Des Moines. This coming Saturday at UFC Des Moines, former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo returns to the cage to take on bantamweight boogeyman, Cory Sandhagen.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 25

After falling short at UFC Macau, what’s next for Deiveson Figueiredo?

This past Saturday in the main event of UFC Macau, we saw a big time matchup with potential title implications in the bantamweight division. Former world champions went head-to-head as former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1) took on former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (18-5).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / November 22

UFC Macau Main Event Preview and Prediction: Petr Yan – Deiveson Figueiredo

Tomorrow morning in the main event of UFC Macau we are going to see a bantamweight showdown between two former world champions. Former bantamweight champion Petr Yan (17-5) will be taking on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-3-1).

MMA News / Wrestling on SI / August 3

Deiveson Figueiredo Makes Statement in Bantamweight Division

Deiveson Figueiredo has now won three in a row since his move to 135 pounds. And he is climbing his way to a bantamweight title shot. The former two-time UFC flyweight champion, Figueiredo controlled the first and third rounds against Marlon “Chito” Vera on today’s card in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / June 14

UFC Vegas 93 preview and predictions

The UFC is back in the Apex Center for more rank-and-file fun with prospects and journeymen to round out a typical evening of action at UFC Vegas 93. A flyweight matchup between former title challenger Alex Perez and undefeated prospect Tatsuro Taira is featured in the main event.

MMA News / FirstSportz / April 21, 2024

Deiveson Figueiredo calls out legendary bantamweight for next ‘dream fight’ after UFC 300

Former flyweight titleholder Deiveson Figueiredo picked up his second bantamweight win recently at UFC 300. He submitted Cody Garbrandt and came out the victor.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 14, 2024

UFC 300: Deiveson Figueiredo Calls For Next Title Shot After Submission

Deiveson Figueiredo knows what it takes to become a champion in the UFC. Following his submission win to kickoff UFC 300 Saturday night, Figueiredo believes he deserves the next shot at the bantamweight belt.