Cory Sandhagen and engage in a pivotal bantamweight clash to close out UFC Fight Night 179 from Fight Island in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night.
Sandhagen's ascent up the 135-pound ladder hit a considerable obstacle in his last appearance. Aljamain Sterling handed him his first UFC loss in just under a minute-and-a-half with a rear-naked choke. A main event spot against an opponent of Moraes' caliber gives him a chance to make up some ground.
For Moraes, it's an opportunity to get back in the title mix as well. The former WSOF champion hasn't fought since a split-decision win over Jose Aldo that saw the former featherweight kingpin go on to a title shot.