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Cory Sandhagen won for the third time in four tries as a UFC headliner on Saturday when he put on one of his best performances to date against Marlon Vera at UFC on ESPN 43.
Sandhagen (16-4 MMA, 9-3 UFC) backed up all his pre-fight talk when he essentially styled on Vera (20-8-1 MMA, 14-7 UFC) for the majority of five rounds to win a split decision in the bantamweight main event at AT&T Center in San Antonio.
After the win, Sandhagen made a direct callout of Merab Dvalishvili (16-4 MMA, 9-2 UFC). He said he wants the “perfect challenge” at 135 pounds, but will the UFC agree with his position and give the fight?
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