UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen recently showcased his sense of humor in a video aimed at fans questioning his title shot aspirations.
After delivering a dominant performance and securing a finish in the main event against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines this past Saturday, Sandhagen made his case for a championship opportunity. He even offered to step in as a potential backup fighter for the upcoming UFC 316 title rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley.
The victory marked a return to the win column for Sandhagen, who had previously lost to Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Abu Dhabi last August. When discussions turn to Sandhagen challenging for the belt, many fans often bring up the Nurmagomedov defeat as a reason to argue against his claim. Sandhagen cleverly addressed this in a recent Instagram video where he portrayed a conversation between himself and a skeptical fan, humorously playing both roles. He captioned the post, “This is some of y’all right now and it doesn’t even bother you.”
Sandhagen`s record now stands at an impressive 4-1 in his last five outings. His recent run includes main event wins over notable opponents like Rob Font, Marlon Vera, and Song Yadong. At 33 years old, `The Sandman` is in a strong position following this significant win and presents a fresh and intriguing matchup for either the reigning champion Dvalishvili or former titleholder O’Malley.
