On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Des Moines
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Cory Sandhagen did everything in his power Saturday to prove he deserves a bantamweight title shot.
In the UFC Des Moines main event, Sandhagen dominated two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo and looked like he was cruising to a decision victory or a clean finish when the bout was stopped just before the end of Round 2 due to a Figueiredo injury. Even with that unfortunate ending, there should be no question Sandhagen is worthy of a championship shot. But does the UFC see him as the No. 1 contender?
On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, Alexander K. Lee goes solo to discuss what's next for Sandhagen with bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili set to defend his title in a rematch against Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 on June 7. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Reinier de Ridder after he humbled Bo Nickal, what to do with Nickal following his first loss in MMA, veteran welterweight Daniel Rodriguez, main card bantamweight winners Montel Jackson and Serhiy Sidey, and the returning Mason Jones.
Plus, some great listener picks to round out an otherwise dreary combat sports weekend.
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