Cory Sandhagen continues to display his distinct sense of humor, recently using it to respond to public commentary.
Following a standout performance culminating in a finish during the UFC Des Moines main event against Deiveson Figueiredo this past Saturday, Sandhagen wasted no time calling for his next fight to be a title shot. He even proactively volunteered to serve as the backup fighter for the upcoming UFC 316 bantamweight title rematch featuring Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.
This recent victory marked Sandhagen`s return to the win column after his main event loss to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Abu Dhabi in August. When the conversation turns to Sandhagen challenging for the title, fans frequently cite that particular loss as a primary reason why they believe he doesn`t deserve the opportunity. Sandhagen hilariously tackled this exact point in a recent Instagram video where he acts out a conversation between himself and a questioning UFC fan.
The caption accompanying the video stated, “This is some of y’all right now and it doesn’t even bother you.”
With his win over Figueiredo, Sandhagen now holds a record of 4-1 in his last five fights. This impressive streak includes main event victories over prominent competitors such as Rob Font, Marlon Vera, and Song Yadong. At 33 years old, Sandhagen is in a strong position coming off a significant win and represents a fresh, challenging opponent for either the reigning champion or the top contender.
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