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Cory Sandhagen stops Deiveson Figueiredo in 2nd round

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.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4
Reinier De Ridder makes bizarre callout of Sean Strickland after vicious Bo Nickal KO at UFC Des Moines

Reinier De Ridder makes bizarre callout of Sean Strickland after vicious Bo Nickal KO at UFC Des Moines

Reinier De Ridder paid Sean Strickland the ultimate compliment in his post-fight callout on Saturday night – much to the surprise of fans. The Dutch star viciously stopped wrestling legend Bo Nickal in the co-main event of UFC Des Moines, before naming Strickland as his next planned victim.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 4

Cory Sandhagen Stops Deiveson Figueiredo; Calls Out Winner Of Dvalishvili Vs. O’Malley

Cory Sandhagen stopped ex-flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round at UFC Des Moines.  It was a massive win for Sandhagen as he moved closer to securing a title shot against the UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / MMA on SI / May 4

Reinier de Ridder shatters Bo Nickal's undefeated record in UFC Des Moines upset

Undefeated middleweight Bo Nickal faced the biggest test of his young MMA career when he met Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event for UFC Des Moines.

Arman Tsarukyan News / Athlon Sports / May 3
‘There’s No Point in Fighting’ – Arman Tsarukyan Sends Message Over UFC Disrespect

‘There’s No Point in Fighting’ – Arman Tsarukyan Sends Message Over UFC Disrespect

As UFC President Dana White and his matchmaking team work to finalize the promotion’s summer calendar, it’s clear there are still obstacles to overcome.

Miesha Tate News / MMA on SI / May 3
Ex-UFC champ Miesha Tate loses comeback fight at 38 years old

Ex-UFC champ Miesha Tate loses comeback fight at 38 years old

Yana Santos has spoiled the comeback-party for former bantamweight champion Miesha Tate at UFC Des Moines. Santos and Tate headlined the night's prelims, where they went tit for tat over 15 minutes.

Michael Bisping News / Bloody Elbow / May 3
Michael Bisping left red-faced as he calls fighter by wrong name all fight at UFC Des Moines

Michael Bisping left red-faced as he calls fighter by wrong name all fight at UFC Des Moines

Michael Bisping has once again received criticism from the UFC fanbase for his work in the commentary booth this Saturday at UFC Des Moines. The UFC returned to Iowa for the first time since 2000 this Saturday for UFC Des Moines, with a main event headlined by bantamweight contenders, Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo.

Jon Jones News / Bloody Elbow / May 3
Jon Jones teammate faces the axe from UFC after defeat at UFC Des Moines compiles three-fight losing streak

Jon Jones teammate faces the axe from UFC after defeat at UFC Des Moines compiles three-fight losing streak

Don’Tale Mayes could be out of a job after a lopsided loss at UFC Des Moines. A teammate of UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones, the UFC veteran weighed in at 259lbs on Friday for his 12th appearance in the Octagon.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / May 3
Exclusive: Deiveson Figueiredo Predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O'Malley 2, Reveals Key to UFC Des Moines Win

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 / Dice City Sports / May 3
UFC Trailblazer is open to trilogy against Ronda Rousey

UFC Trailblazer is open to trilogy against Ronda Rousey

According to AthlonSports.com, this Saturday, the UFC will host Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo in Des Moines. Veteran MMA trailblazer Miesha Tate will battle against Yana Santos.

Francis Ngannou News / Larry Brown Sports / May 3
Francis Ngannou issues statement after woman he hit on motorcycle dies

Francis Ngannou issues statement after woman he hit on motorcycle dies

Francis Ngannou issued a statement Friday regarding the motorcycle accident he was involved in that resulted in the death of a woman. News reports circulated earlier this week saying that Ngannou was in Cameroon riding a motorcycle and had hit a woman who was returning home from an outing with friends.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 2
Zhang Lipeng Betting On Experience Over Youth At ONE Fight Night 31

Zhang Lipeng Betting On Experience Over Youth At ONE Fight Night 31

Zhang Lipeng will see an opportunity to play spoiler on Friday, May 2, at ONE Fight Night 31. The ONE Championship athlete squares off against unbeaten Lucas Gabriel in a lightweight scrap that could push the winner into title contention.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 2
UFC Des Moines Preview and Prediction: Jeremy Stephens – Mason Jones

UFC Des Moines Preview and Prediction: Jeremy Stephens – Mason Jones

Kicking off the six-fight main card tomorrow night at UFC Des Moines will be a lightweight matchup that features a very interesting return to the octagon.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / May 2
GSP Tells Aspinall To Stay Focused Amid Jon Jones Frustration

GSP Tells Aspinall To Stay Focused Amid Jon Jones Frustration

Georges St-Pierre has told Tom Aspinall to remain focused amid his frustrations over the Jon Jones fight not being agreed.  Aspinall has been chasing Jones for some time since he became the UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion.

Tom Aspinall News / Dice City Sports / May 2
Jones’ Old nemesis pegs Aspinall ‘future legend’

Jones’ Old nemesis pegs Aspinall ‘future legend’

Former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has some strong opinions on the UFC Interim Heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall. Jackson has a strong feeling that Aspinall will be around for years to come.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 1
3 Bouts To Watch At ONE Fight Night 31

3 Bouts To Watch At ONE Fight Night 31

ONE Championship’s latest offering in U.S. primetime will be a blitzkrieg of martial arts action. On Friday, May 2, ONE Fight Night 31 takes center stage in Lumpinee Stadium on Prime Video.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 2
Marina Rodriguez vs. Gillian Robertson prediction, odds, pick for UFC Iowa

Marina Rodriguez vs. Gillian Robertson prediction, odds, pick for UFC Iowa

The UFC Iowa Prelims continue to roll as we’re set to bring you another betting prediction and pick for this upcoming bout in the Women’s Strawweight (115) Division.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / April 29
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is unrecognizeable as UFC fighter in A24's "The Smashing Machine"

It appears Dwayne Johnson may soon be entering the Oscars conversation with his upcoming role in the Benny Safdie directed film. 

How many of the 40 greatest sports films ever made have you seen?
Who is Mark Kerr? The UFC fighter Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson plays in new ‘The Smashing Machine’ film
Brad Pitt to star in "The Riders" from "Conclave" director and A24

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