📅 Date: Saturday, May 4, 2025
🕖 Start Time: 7:00 PM ET (Main Card) | 4:00 PM ET (Prelims)
📍 Location: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
📡 Broadcast: ESPN+ (US), UFC Fight Pass (International)
🏆 Main Event: Cory Sandhagen vs. Deiveson Figueiredo
A bantamweight clash with title implications headlines this UFC Fight Night as top contender Cory “The Sandman” Sandhagen squares off against former flyweight champion Deiveson “Deus da Guerra” Figueiredo.
Sandhagen’s rangy striking, movement, and cerebral approach will be tested by Figueiredo’s ferocity and championship experience. Expect high-level scrambles, slick counters, and serious fireworks.
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⚔️ Co-Main Event: Reinier de Ridder vs. Bo Nickal
It’s a grappler’s dream matchup. Former ONE Championship double-champ Reinier de Ridder makes his UFC debut against fast-rising middleweight phenom Bo Nickal.
Nickal, an elite wrestler with aggressive submissions, will face his toughest test yet in de Ridder—a jiu-jitsu black belt with excellent top control and unorthodox setups.
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💥 Featured Fight: Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Daniel Rodriguez
Fan-friendly welterweights Santiago Ponzinibbio and Daniel Rodriguez collide in a guaranteed stand-up war. Both are seasoned strikers with knockout power and a penchant for pushing the pace.
📈 Montel Jackson vs. Daniel Marcos
In a bantamweight bout between surging talents, Montel Jackson looks to extend his win streak against unbeaten Peruvian prospect Daniel Marcos. Expect fast hands, sharp footwork, and plenty of scrambles.
⚡ Cameron Smotherman vs. Serhiy Sidey
Contender Series standout Cameron Smotherman makes his official UFC debut against Canada’s Serhiy Sidey, a powerful striker who’s hungry to climb the bantamweight ladder.
🧨 Jeremy Stephens vs. Mason Jones
UFC veteran Jeremy “Lil’ Heathen” Stephens returns to the Octagon against Welsh brawler Mason Jones. Two durable, aggressive lightweights enter—don’t expect it to go the distance.
🔥 Final Thoughts
From elite title contenders to debuting prospects, this UFC Fight Night is stacked top to bottom with action. Whether you’re a striking enthusiast or grappling fanatic, this card has something for everyone.
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