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Bo Nickal’s coach: ‘Bo’s lack of experience showed’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 05 May 2025 18:35:42 +0000

Middleweight prospect Bo Nickal entered Saturday’s UFC Des Moines co-main event against Reinier de Ridder with an undefeated 7-0 record and a lot of expectations. The three-time NCAA Division I wrestling national champion suffered his first career loss and has faced criticism. His coach, Mike Brown , opened up about the loss and reminded everyone that Nickal, while talented, lacks octagon experience compared to the top of the division. “Was a tough weekend but maybe one that a was needed.

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Reinier de Ridder stops Bo Nickal in UFC Des Moines co-main event

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 05:49:02 +0000

Undefeated middleweight prospect Bo Nickal took on Reinier de Ridder in the UFC Des Moines co-main event on Saturday. Nickal entered the fight with a 7-0 record and coming off a decision win over Paul Craig in his last outing. It was the first time Nickal had gone the distance in a fight. The three-time NCAA Division I wrestling national champion planned to keep his unbeaten record intact and pick up another octagon win. De Ridder made the walk to the octagon riding a three-fight winning streak.

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Cory Sandhagen dominates Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Des Moines main event

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 05:49:01 +0000

A bantamweight bout between No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion and No. 5 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo headlined Saturday’s UFC Fight Night event in Des Moines, Iowa. Both fighters entered Saturday’s fight coming off a loss

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UFC Des Moines Post-Fight Press Conference

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 05:49:00 +0000

For the first time, the UFC octagon was in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday for UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo event at Wells Fargo Arena. The event was headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion and No. 5 ranked bantamweight Deiveson Figueiredo . UFC Des Moines Post-Fight Press Conference Video

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Yana Santos decisions Miesha Tate at UFC Des Moines

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 02:20:37 +0000

Heading into Saturday’s UFC Des Moines feature preliminary fight against No. 10 ranked Yana Santos , former women’s bantamweight champion Miesha Tate hadn’t fought in 17 months. Returning to the bantamweight division in her last fight after a one-fight stint as a flyweight, Tate defeated Julia Avila via submission in December 2023. Ranked No. 12, a win over Santos would put Tate back in the Top 10 . Santos snapped a three-fight losing skid in her last fight, defeating Chelsea Chandler via unanimous decision last August

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Gillian Robertson stops Marina Rodriguez at UFC Des Moines

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 01:13:58 +0000

A women’s strawweight clash between No. 9 ranked Marina Rodriguez and No. 12 ranked Gillian Robertson took place on Saturday’s UFC Des Moines preliminary fight card. Rodriguez entered the fight coming off back-to-back losses and in desperate need of a win. She had lost four of her last five fights and was fighting to stay relevant in the division. Robertson made the walk to the octagon riding a three-fight winnings streak. The Canadian was looking to crack the Top 10 rankings and expand on her recent momentum. Robertson landed first with a leg kick followed by a right hand. Rodriguez fired back with a right hand

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Gillian Robertson stops Marina Rodriguez at UFC Des Moines

BAD MMA News — Sun, 04 May 2025 01:13:57 +0000

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UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo live results

BAD MMA News — Sat, 03 May 2025 19:37:07 +0000

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. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion and No.

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UFC Des Moines: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo face-offs

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 May 2025 18:32:38 +0000

UFC Des Moines is headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 4 ranked Cory Sandhagen (17-5) and No. 5 ranked Deiveson Figueiredo (24-4-1). Both fighters will entered Saturday’s main event coming off a loss. Sandhagen lost to Umar Nurmagomedov via unanimous decision last August.

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UFC Des Moines Weigh-in Results: All fighters on point

BAD MMA News — Fri, 02 May 2025 16:04:14 +0000

The UFC Des Moines official weigh-in took place on Friday ahead of Saturday’s event at Wells Fargo Arena. ‘The event is headlined by a bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Sandhagen weighed in at 135.5 pounds while Figueiredo tipped the scales at 135 pounds even. UFC Des Moines Official Weigh-in Results MAIN CARD (ESPN2, 10 p.m.

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