Cory Sandhagen is intent on fulfilling his dreams. Often the bridesmaid but never the bride, Sandhagen put forth one of his most impressive wins to date, dismantling former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night. On Saturday, Sandhagen nailed his audition for an undisputed UFC title shot.

The perennial bantamweight contender made a statement on Saturday in the main event of UFC Des Moines, stopping former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in the second round at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.