Cory Sandhagen is not looking for a step-down in competition as he gears up for his UFC return this summer.
‘The Sandman’ is looking to spring back into the winner’s column following back-to-back defeats to T.J. Dillashaw and Petr Yan — but he doesn’t want an easy fight.
Sandhagen has fought a murderer’s row of bantamweights since 2019 and would like to test himself against another former champion in his comeback fight, targeting a possible matchup with Dominick Cruz or Jose Aldo.
“I’m still hoping for Aldo or Cruz,” Sandhagen told MMA Junkie in a recent interview.