Sandhagen vs Figueiredo Prediction
🔊 The headline bout for the upcoming UFC Fight Night, scheduled for May 3 in Iowa, USA, features a clash between American fighter Cory Sandhagen and Brazilian Deiveson Figueiredo. This showdown will take place in the bantamweight division. Two years ago, Figueiredo decided to move up in weight class, and since then, he has secured three wins against one loss in this new division. Despite his successes, Figueiredo enters as a significant underdog against the highly experienced Sandhagen. Who will emerge victorious in this battle? Let's delve into the details.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Cory Sandhagen Player Overview
The American athlete is a versatile fighter with a kickboxing background and holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After his debut fight in Dana White's organization, Cory decided to permanently move to a lighter weight class, where he continues to compete. His UFC career has been impressive, boasting a five-fight winning streak, with four of those victories coming by way of stoppage.
Despite a setback against top contender Aljamain Sterling, Cory didn't lose his footing. Over the past five years, Sandhagen has shared the octagon with nearly all the top fighters in his division. Among his notable victories are wins over Frankie Edgar, Marlon Vera, and Song Yadong. He even had a shot at becoming the interim champion but fell short against Petr Yan. In his most recent bout, "Sandman" was defeated by Umar Nurmagomedov, ending his three-fight winning streak. Sandhagen's record stands at 17 wins and 5 losses.
Match Results: Cory Sandhagen
Deiveson Figueiredo Player Overview
The Brazilian fighter is a versatile athlete, with a background in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He began his professional career in 2012 on the local circuit. After several years competing in Brazil, Deiveson was signed by the UFC with an unblemished record. Victories over formidable opponents earned Figueiredo a title shot against Joseph Benavidez. Deiveson seized this opportunity, becoming the flyweight champion and successfully defending his title twice.
He then engaged in a legendary quadrilogy with Brandon Moreno, ultimately losing with a record of 1-2 (one bout ended in a draw). Following his final defeat, Figueiredo decided to change weight classes, moving up to the bantamweight division. There, he secured wins over Rob Font, Cody Garbrandt, and Marlon Vera, but suffered a loss to Petr Yan in his previous fight. Currently, the "God of War" boasts 24 wins and 4 losses.
Match Results: Deiveson Figueiredo
Editorial Prediction
While "The Sandman" is the favorite in this matchup, it's unlikely that Cory will finish his opponent early. Sandhagen’s fights often go the distance, as seen in five of his last six appearances. The Brazilian appears more intriguing in this regard, but even if Deiveson secures a win, we highly doubt he can stop Cory before the final bell. Based on this reasoning, we suggest betting on the fight to go the distance.
