How Cory Sandhagen built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Cory Sandhagen is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Bantamweight division. Turning pro in 2015, he previously fought in Legacy Fighting Alliance. As of August 2024, he holds the #4 rank in the UFC bantamweight division.
In 2015, Cory Sandhagen began his career as a professional mixed martial artist.
On February 24, 2017, Cory Sandhagen debuted in the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) at LFA 5, losing to Jamall Emmers via unanimous decision.
On October 17, 2017, Cory Sandhagen fought Luiz Antonio Lobo Gavinho at LFA 24 and won via first round TKO.
On January 19, 2018, Cory Sandhagen made his final appearance for Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) at LFA 31, defeating Jose Aguayo via first round TKO.
On January 27, 2018, Cory Sandhagen made his promotional debut at UFC on Fox: Jacaré vs. Brunson 2 against Austin Arnett, winning the fight via second-round TKO.
On August 25, 2018, Cory Sandhagen fought Iuri Alcantara at UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick, winning via second-round TKO and earning the Fight of the Night award.
On April 27, 2019, Cory Sandhagen faced John Lineker at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson and won the fight via split decision.
On August 17, 2019, Cory Sandhagen faced Raphael Assunção at UFC 241, winning the bout by unanimous decision.
On January 25, 2020, Cory Sandhagen was scheduled to face Frankie Edgar at UFC Fight Night 166, but Edgar was removed from the fight, and Sandhagen was subsequently removed from the card as well.
On June 6, 2020, Cory Sandhagen faced Aljamain Sterling at UFC 250 in a bantamweight title eliminator bout, losing via submission in the first round.
On October 11, 2020, Cory Sandhagen faced Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night 179, winning via technical knockout in round two and earning the Performance of the Night award.
On February 6, 2021, Cory Sandhagen faced Frankie Edgar at UFC Fight Night 184, winning the fight via knockout by flying knee in the first round and earning the Performance of the Night award.
Cory Sandhagen was originally scheduled to face T.J. Dillashaw on May 8, 2021, at UFC on ESPN 24. However, the fight was rescheduled due to Dillashaw pulling out.
On July 24, 2021, Cory Sandhagen faced T.J. Dillashaw at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw, losing via split decision in a close fight.
On October 30, 2021, Cory Sandhagen faced Petr Yan for the Interim UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 267, losing via unanimous decision but earning the Fight of the Night award.
On September 17, 2022, Cory Sandhagen faced Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night 210, winning the fight via technical knockout after a doctor stoppage due to a cut.
On February 18, 2023, Cory Sandhagen was originally scheduled to face Marlon Vera at UFC Fight Night 219. The bout was then rebooked.
On August 5, 2023, Cory Sandhagen faced Rob Font at UFC on ESPN 50, winning the fight via unanimous decision despite tearing his right triceps during the first round.
On August 3, 2024, Cory Sandhagen faced Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov in a bantamweight title eliminator, losing the fight by unanimous decision.
On August 6, 2024, Cory Sandhagen was ranked #4 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.
On May 3, 2025, Cory Sandhagen is scheduled to face Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC on ESPN 67.
Petr Yan is a Russian mixed martial artist competing in...
Tyler Jeffrey Dillashaw an American ex-professional mixed martial artist made...
Frankie Edgar is a retired American mixed martial artist known...
September is the ninth month of the year in the...
12 days ago Tony Finau's U.S. Open Round: Slip-Ups, Cut Line Drama, and a Rude Awakening.
31 minutes ago Singapore balances US-China ties, advocating multilateralism amid trade tensions: Key meetings.
1 month ago Jazz Chisholm Jr. eyes Yankees return, hoping to bypass rehab after injury.
1 day ago Jeopardy! Fans React to Contestant's Surprising Familial Link to Final Clue.
2 hours ago Padraig Harrington leads U.S. Senior Open; Broadmoor hosts championships; Langer absent.
2 months ago Modi and Vance discuss trade; Usha Vance visits Akshardham Temple in India.
Jupiter is the fifth and largest planet from the Sun...
Sergio Gor is a Maltese American businessman and political operative...
Cristiano Ronaldo often called CR is a Portuguese professional footballer...
A blue moon is defined in several ways most commonly...
Donald John Trump is an American politician media personality and...
Zohran Kwame Mamdani is a Uganda-born American politician representing New...