What’s next for bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen?

Marlon ”Chito” Vera

Marlon Vera headkicks Dominick Cruz. Photo: Viaplay

No. 5 ranked Marlon Vera could very well be next in line for Sandhagen, as both fighters seem to be one win away from a title shot. Vera has put together a string of impressive wins lately, against top fighters like Frankie Edgar, Rob Font and Dominick Cruz.

“If he wants it, he can get it,” Vera recently said about fighting Sandhagen next. “I’m not shying away from any fight. I’m a fighter, I’ll fight anybody, I want to be a world champion. If I want to get there and get the belt, I don’t run away from no one.”

Stylewise it’s a good fight as well, with both Sandhagen and Vera being skilled strikers and tall for the weight class.