Cory Sandhagen Eyeing Title Shot After Impressive Win Over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines
Cory Sandhagen is confident that a victory over Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines will propel him into a title shot opportunity.
Headlining the event, Sandhagen aims to bounce back from a previous loss to Umar Nurmagomedov. Despite being a significant favorite against Figueiredo, Sandhagen is determined to secure a convincing win and make a strong case for a title shot.
Expressing his optimism, Sandhagen stated during media day, “I’m better than ever right now, I’ve never felt like I have the actual skills to become a champion more than I do right now. Saturday night, I’m super pumped to put on the best performance of my life. Win this fight, win it impressively and ask for my title shot. Hopefully land a little bit of luck where there will be no one else. And be the guy who fights for the belt next.”
Despite Sean O’Malley’s upcoming rematch for the title, Sandhagen believes that a standout performance against Figueiredo could position him as the next deserving contender.
Sandhagen Acknowledges Figueiredo’s Threat Ahead of UFC Des Moines
While Sandhagen is confident in his abilities, he recognizes the danger posed by Deiveson Figueiredo in their upcoming bout at UFC Des Moines.
As the heavy favorite at -535, Sandhagen remains cautious of Figueiredo’s skill set and the challenges he presents. Acknowledging Figueiredo’s adaptability at bantamweight, Sandhagen emphasized, “He fights a little bit different at ’35. He wrestles more, he doesn’t really have the ability to be a power bully. Those are the main changes, but he’s still a dangerous guy. He’s still taking tough fights.”
Ranked fourth in the bantamweight division with a professional record of 17-5, Sandhagen is prepared for a formidable challenge in Figueiredo.
This article originally appeared on BJPENN.COM.
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