Sandhagen was back in the Octagon in the main event of Saturday's UFC card in Des Moines, Iowa, taking on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in a clash of top-five bantamweights. The 33-year-old ended up winning in style, dominating the former flyweight champ in the first round and finishing him after an apparent knee injury in Round 2.

Cory Sandhagen is intent on fulfilling his dreams. Often the bridesmaid but never the bride, Sandhagen put forth one of his most impressive wins to date, dismantling former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night. On Saturday, Sandhagen nailed his audition for an undisputed UFC title shot.

Cory Sandhagen makes his case as to why he's the most deserving of a title shot at bantamweight following his TKO win at UFC Des Moines.