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I don't actually see it as all that "risky." Sandhagen is ranked #3--Merab is getting the next shot, and Aljo moved up--so Sandhagen really just needs a win against anyone and he's probably next in line. For Sandhagen, there's really not much difference in fighting someone in the top 5 or #13 Umar; either way he likely gets the next shot. Might as well take the unproven guy with all the hype. Even if he loses, it's not like Sandhagen would plummet in the rankings; Umar would just skyrocket.
Also, Sandhange already fought Yan, Chito, Song, and Font. Deiveson is scheduled for 300. And Henry's future is up in the air. There really aren't that many options for Sandhagen.
Also, Sandhange already fought Yan, Chito, Song, and Font. Deiveson is scheduled for 300. And Henry's future is up in the air. There really aren't that many options for Sandhagen.