Cory Sandhagen finds himself in an enviable yet odd position ahead of his fight against T.J. Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32.
On paper after demolishing former bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes and ex-UFC champ Frankie Edgar with a pair of viral knockouts, the 29-year-old Colorado native should probably already consider himself the de facto No. 1 contender at 135 pounds.
He only further solidifies himself as next in line with a win over Dillashaw, who has been regarded as one of the best bantamweight champions in the history of the UFC.