UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo - Smotherman vs. Sidey Bantamweight Clash on the Main Card

Tune in for main card action at UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo this Saturday, May 3, 2025, live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa. A bantamweight bout featuring two up-and-coming contenders is set as America's Cameron "The Baby-Faced Killa" Smotherman takes on Ukraine's dangerous striker Serhiy Sidey. Both fighters are eager to prove themselves and climb the divisional ranks.

 

Fighter Backgrounds

Cameron Smotherman

Cameron "The Baby-Faced Killa" Smotherman (12-4-0), representing Metro Fight Club in the USA, is a bantamweight known for his finishing ability, particularly with strikes. Smotherman has secured six of his twelve wins via (T)KO and is looking to build consistency in his UFC career.

Serhiy Sidey

Serhiy Sidey (11-2-0), fighting out of Burlington Training Centre in Ukraine, is a powerful and athletic bantamweight striker. Sidey has secured seven of his eleven wins via (T)KO, showcasing his fight-ending power. He is looking to bounce back from his recent loss and make a statement in the bantamweight division.

Fighting Styles and Strengths

Cameron Smotherman

• Knockout Power: Smotherman has shown he can finish opponents with strikes, possessing legitimate power for the bantamweight division.
• Submissions: Has one professional win via submission, indicating a developing ground game.
• Orthodox Stance: Fights from an orthodox stance.

Serhiy Sidey

• Explosive Striker: Sidey is known for his fight-ending power, with a high percentage of his wins coming via TKO/KO.
• Switch Stance: Fights from a switch stance, which can make him a more difficult and unpredictable opponent on the feet.
• Longer Reach: Possesses a 72" reach compared to Smotherman's listed 67" (from the first event info), which could be a factor in striking exchanges.

Recent Performances

Cameron Smotherman

Smotherman is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Jake Hadley in October 2024, a solid win on the preliminary card. Prior to that, he secured a submission win in July 2024 and a split decision win in April 2024 on the regional scene after a TKO loss on Dana White's Contender Series in August 2023.

Serhiy Sidey

Sidey is looking to rebound from a split decision loss to Garrett Armfield in November 2024, a very recent setback. Before that, he suffered a split decision loss to Ramon Taveras in January 2024 but secured a first-round TKO win over Ramon Taveras on Dana White's Contender Series in September 2023.

Odds and Betting Information

Fighter	Odds
Cameron Smotherman	+120
Serhiy Sidey	-140

Serhiy Sidey is the slight betting favorite in this bantamweight main card bout with odds of -140, while Cameron Smotherman is the underdog at +120.

Keys to Victory

Cameron Smotherman

• Avoid Sidey's Power: Smotherman needs to be very cautious of Sidey's knockout power, especially in the early exchanges.
• Implement Striking: Utilizing his own striking and power to counter Sidey's aggression.
• Capitalize on Any Grappling Opportunities: If the fight goes to the ground, looking for submission opportunities could be a path to victory.

Serhiy Sidey

• Land Powerful Strikes: Sidey should look to utilize his fight-ending power and land clean shots on Smotherman.
• Utilize Switch Stance and Reach: Using his switch stance and reach advantage to control the distance and create striking angles.
• Avoid Getting Drawn into a Brawl: While he has power, maintaining composure and sticking to a technical game plan is important.

Prediction