Cory Sandhagen returned to the UFC bantamweight title picture with a win against Deiveson Figueiredo at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The match ended when Figueiredo injured his knee in the second round, but Sandhagen explained how this was a result of his grappling prowess. He detailed his skill in the 50/50 position, stating that he feels confident and prepared against leg attacks, citing his training with Ryan Hall as a key factor in mastering this technique. Sandhagen now aims directly for a title shot, rather than serving as a backup in upcoming bouts.
Bantamweight Cory Sandhagen secured his place back in the title picture with a decisive victory over Deiveson Figueiredo in Des Moines.
Sandhagen asserted that Figueiredo's leg attacks were misguided and emphasized his own expertise in 50/50 positions in grappling.
Cory Sandhagen, training with Ryan Hall, feels unbeatable in the 50/50 position, stating, 'I win at 50/50 every time against all these guys.'
Following his win over Figueiredo, Sandhagen is pursuing a title shot instead of acting as a back-up for the upcoming rematch.
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