The UFC announced on Wednesday that it will host an event in Des Moines for the first time in company history.

On May 3, 2025, the UFC will make its long-awaited return to Iowa, hosting UFC Fight Night at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. This event marks the UFC’s first visit to the state in over two decades, promising an electric atmosphere as local and traveling fans gather to witness top-tier MMA action.

Nickal, 29, has skyrocketed up the divisional ladder since crossing over from the world of collegiate wrestling. The 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner, Nickal entered MMA with a decorated resume and aims to one day add UFC gold to his list of accomplishments.

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Late last night, the UFC officially announced their Des Moines card which will go down on May 3rd. While we’ve

The promotion announced on Wednesday that it’ll be making its first-ever trip to Des Moines, Iowa, for a Fight Night card headlined by ranked bantamweight contenders Cory Sandhagen (No. 4) and Deiveson Figueiredo (No.

The UFC confirmed this week that Bo Nickal will co-headline the UFC Fight Night in Des Moines on May 3, sharing the cage with #13-ranked middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder (19-2). News of the booking was first reported by Sporting News’ Val Dewar.

Jeremy Stephens has re-signed with the UFC after more than three years away.The veteran MMA fighter will make his return against Mason Jones on May 3 in his hometown of Des Moines, Iowa, the promotion announced early Thursday morning.