I may be the worst judge if ever, I only gave Marlon Vera one round on that fight and it's not even a dominant one that I could say he really won it. You are correct, there's just no activity from him, then he got frustrated by the slippery movement of Cory, and I think he only realized it at the last 20 seconds of the 5th round when he became so aggressive which we all know is too late.
We could say Sandhagen really dominated Vera. No questions, this guy has a greater goal ahead.
I think we have the same judgment about the fight I think it should be a majority decision win for Cory Sandhagen because if not it is likely a robbery even though Cory Sandhagen won, it was a split decision meaning it was a close fight which is not the case, even Dana White will surely agree with us, he even implies that the judge that scores a lot for Marlon Vera should not be allowed to judge next time, I think it is too late now, the damage has already been done, I think there are many fights that already have suffered the same fate as this one,
I agree with the fan there, make it happen, that's what the fans want so give it to them and I do believe Cory Sandhagen is ready too because he didn't hesitate at the post-fight interview, credits to him for challenging the top guy after the fight with Vera, some would say in their press con, "they will take a rest first then think". I mean, he badly wants to have a title shot so this is the faster way to be seen by the champion and possibly become a title contender.
This is just for me I think it is still too early for Cory Sandhagen to fight Merab Dvalishvili, because Merab Dvalishvili is a heavy wrestler, what I mean is 48 takedowns is not that easy it required a lot of stamina, which Cory Sandhagen didn't showcase it is too early in my opinion, but maybe a little training on enhancing his stamina tank, and upgrading a few tweaks on his wrestling and grappling approached then we could see a new Cory Sandhagen, but again I'd like to see Cory Sandhagen in a different fight but he truly wants Merab Dvalishvili, then I think it is good to go,