Cory Sandhagen continues to showcase his sense of humor.
After a dominant performance culminating in a finish during the main event of UFC Des Moines last Saturday against Deiveson Figueiredo, Sandhagen made a clear call for a title opportunity in his next fight. He even volunteered himself as the potential backup fighter for the upcoming UFC 316 championship rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O`Malley.
This victory marked Sandhagen`s return to the win column following his loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi this past August. As discussions surrounding the exciting bantamweight`s title aspirations arise, fans often point to that specific loss as their primary argument against him deserving a shot. Sandhagen recently addressed this sentiment in a humorous Instagram video where he plays both himself and a skeptical fan.
Accompanying the video, Sandhagen`s caption read: “This is some of y’all right now and it doesn’t even bother you.”
Sandhagen now holds a record of 4-1 in his last five appearances, which includes main event victories over notable opponents like Rob Font, Marlon Vera, and Song Yadong. At 33 years old, he finds himself in a strong position, not only celebrating a significant win but also representing a fresh and compelling potential matchup for both the reigning champion and the likely next contender.
