The UFC events in Des Moines featured prominent fights involving Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event, along with Bo Nickal and Reinier de Ridder in the co-main event. Sandhagen dominated Figueiredo, winning decisively through a knee injury suffered by Figueiredo during a grappling exchange. This victory potentially sets Sandhagen on a course for a title shot against either Merab Dvalishvili or Sean O'Malley. Meanwhile, de Ridder demonstrated his experience by defeating the less experienced Nickal decisively in round 2, solidifying his status within the promotion.
With Merab Dvalishvili rematching Sean O'Malley next month, the path to a title shot seemed clear for Cory Sandhagen. A statement win delivered.
Reinier de Ridder capitalized on Bo Nickal's lack of experience, getting right in his face and using clinch tactics until the finish in round 2.
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