It wasn’t a card packed with name veterans, but this Saturday’s ‘Fight Island’ event delivered in ways few UFC cards ever do. Joaquin Buckley set a new standard for exhilarating one-shot knockouts. Cory Sandhagen delivered a performance to absolutely seal his contender status at 135 lbs. And Edson Barboza finally got a chance to really let his striking shine on the way to a dominant decision.
So, is there any clear path to the belt for Sandhagen if the UFC won’t book Sterling vs. Yan? Does it even matter who Buckley faces next? Just get the man a fight.