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UFC Des Moines Fight Predictions: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Gambling Insights, Picks, and Favorite Wagers

UFC Des Moines analyst Lou Finocchiaro provides his top pick for the upcoming fight between Sandhagen and Figueiredo on May 3rd.

UFC Des Moines Fight Predictions: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo Gambling Insights, Picks, and Favorite Wagers

Des Moines is all set to play host to the UFC Fight Night Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo event! With a crowd of rabid Iowa fight fans eagerly waiting, 12 bouts are ready to go down in the octagon. Besides three local fighters, we've got athletes from Norway, the Netherlands, Wales, and Vietnam competing in the heartland. Let's grab some popcorn and get ready!

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Cory Sandhagen -455 vs. Deiveson Figueiredo +365

Bantamweight (135 pounds) main event

Since 2012, Figueiredo has been honing his craft in the UFC. Currently ranked fifth in the bantamweight division, he has a 1-1 record in two bouts against top 15 athletes. Figueiredo possesses a solid striking game, BJJ black belt, durability, and aggression. Victory in this bout could help him leap into title contention and the division's top five.

However, Figueiredo faces a formidable opponent in Cory Sandhagen. At 33 years old, Sandhagen, a brown belt in BJJ, enjoys a four-year youth advantage and a reach and height edge over his opponent. Sandhagen's fluidity of movement, length, and guile are expected to keep Figueiredo at a distance, allowing him to use his arsenal effectively. With his size, fight weaponry, and UFC experience competing against the division's top five, Sandhagen is a clear favorite.

Total in this fight: 4.5 Rds Over -210

Mason Jones -550 vs. Jeremy Stephens +425

Lightweight (155 pounds)

Homemtown hero Jeremy Stephens returns to the UFC to compete in Des Moines. At 38, Stephens is still packing a punch, but his age and fight skills make him vulnerable against ascending athletes like Mason Jones. Jones, a rising talent with a granite jaw, a well-rounded fight arsenal, and power in his fists, should have no trouble pulverizing Stephens. Expect Jones to ground and pound the midwestern mauler in this matchup.

Total in this fight: 1.5 Rds Over -120

Miesha Tate -135 vs. Yana Santos +115

Women's Bantamweight (135 pounds)

After taking time off to have a child, Santos has returned with a 1-1 record in two fights. Tate, a former champion, also returns following a hiatus and brings her wrestling acumen, as well as her championship pedigree, to this bout. Despite Santos being the more active athlete, Tate's odds indicate that her aggressive wrestling and forward-pressing attack will give her the edge.

UFC Des Moines Best Bet: Miesha Tate -135

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In Des Moines' highly anticipated UFC Fight Night, Cory Sandhagen, with his impressive BJJ skills and four-year youth advantage, is expected to keep Deiveson Figueiredo, known for his solid striking game and aggression, at a distance. With Sandhagen being the clear favorite, it's likely that bettors might opt for him in the main event.

Jeremy Stephens, being the midwestern mauler, faces a tough challenge against rising talent Mason Jones, who boasts a granite jaw, a well-rounded fight arsenal, and power in his fists. Given the difference in their ages and skills, Jones is predicted to ground and pound Stephens in this lightweight bout.

In the women's bantamweight division, Miesha Tate, a former champion, is set to make her comeback after taking time off to have a child. Her aggressive wrestling and forward-pressing attack give her an edge over Yana Santos, another active athlete who returned from a hiatus. Tate's odds indicate a potential win for her in this matchup, making her a best bet for many sports enthusiasts.

Betting on UFC Des Moines seems promising, as the Bout Business Podcast indicates that they've been on a winning streak, offering investment advice for those interested in sports betting. So, grab some popcorn, settle in, and enjoy the fights!

Predictions from VSiN analyst Lou Finocchiaro for UFC Des Moines' Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo bout, taking place on Saturday, May 3.

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