Dvalishvili commends Sandhagen on his win in De Moyne fight
Go For the Gold
Over the weekend, the fourth-ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, Cory Sandhagen, scored a win against former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Sandhagen has been vocal about his desire for a title shot after the win, even going as far as calling out the winner of the upcoming rematch between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Mally. While Dvalishvili responded favorably, saying "Good job, Cory. Keep going. Congrats, my friend. Great job," the future of Sandhagen's career remains unclear.
While Sandhagen certainly has a case for a title shot, it's worth noting that another contender, Petr Yan, is currently on a two-fight win streak. The next opponent for Yan is yet to be decided.
Meanwhile, the top UFC lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, has his eyes set on the featherweight champion, Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan has expressed interest in facing Topuria during UFC International Fight Week in June 2025, despite the weight class shift. This potential superfight would be a significant step for Tsarukyan, as he looks to make a name for himself in the lightweight division.
Tsarukyan's no. 1 ranking supports his case for a title shot against Islam Makhachev, the current lightweight champ. In 2019, Tsarukyan faced Makhachev and unfortunately lost. However, Tsarukyan has since rebounded, racking up a six-fight win streak. Tsarukyan has also shown strategic insight into the division's top fighters, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in Makhachev's game.
In summary, while Sandhagen's recent win has put him in the running for a title shot, Tsarukyan's no. 1 ranking and public campaigning keep him front and center in the lightweight division. The future remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure — the UFC lightweight division promises more exciting bouts in the near future.
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(Note: Deiveson Figueiredo has no direct relevance to the lightweight division based on the available data. It's important to keep in mind that Tsarukyan has recently been competing in the featherweight division.)
- Bookmakers are currently debating the chances of Cory Sandhagen and Arman Tsarukyan securing UFC title shots, given their recent performances in the mixed-martial-arts sphere.
- Cory Sandhagen has expressed his ambition to challenge the winner of the upcoming Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O'Mally rematch, although Petr Yan, currently on a two-fight win streak, may also be in contention for a title shot.
- Arman Tsarukyan, the top UFC lightweight contender, is keen on facing featherweight champion Ilia Topuria during UFC International Fight Week in June 2025, despite the weight class shift, and is pushing for a potential title shot against the current lightweight champ, Islam Makhachev.
- Meanwhile, Dvalishvili congratulated Sandhagen on his win and urged him to keep moving forward, acknowledging his desire for a title shot, but the future remains unclear for both Sandhagen and Tsarukyan in the UFC lightweight division.
