No Bets Barred: How many underdogs can pull off upsets at UFC Des Moines?

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For the first time in nearly 25 years, the UFC is heading to Iowa.

This Saturday, UFC Des Moines arrives in the capital city, presenting a stacked Fight Night card. This marks the promotion`s return to the Hawkeye State for the first time since UFC 26 in 2000. The main event features a bantamweight battle between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Naturally, the No Bets Barred podcast is on hand to break down all the action.

In this week`s episode, host Jed Meshew is joined by The Action Network`s Billy Ward to deep dive into the UFC Des Moines card. They cover topics such as why Deiveson Figueiredo, known as “Figgy Smalls,” is a considerable underdog in the main event, how Reiner de Ridder might perform against highly-regarded prospect Bo Nickal, which other underdogs could be promising bets this week, the latest segment on `The Climb`, and more.

Listen to episode 126 of No Bets Barred.

Nathan Kirkwood
Nathan Kirkwood

Nathan Kirkwood, based in Leeds, has established himself as a respected voice in British sports media over the past decade. Initially covering amateur MMA events, he's evolved into a versatile analyst focusing on combat sports and NBA basketball.

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