Cory Sandhagen is a prominent professional mixed martial artist who is currently active on the professional circuit. Signed with the premiere professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Sandhagen fought in multiple fight promotions after making his professional debut in mixed martial arts.
Cory Sandhagen was fond of athleticism from his childhood and picked up various sports during his childhood. He eventually settled for mixed martial arts after training in taekwondo, boxing, and kickboxing. Cory Sandhagen made his debut in professional mixed martial arts on May 30, 2015, against Bruce Seesman in a bantamweight showdown at FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 9. Sandhagen submitted Seesman in the first round with the help of a rear naked choke to win the fight and start his professional career with a victory.
After fighting in multiple fight promotions, Cory Sandhagen made his promotional debut in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on January 27, 2018. He faced Austin Arnett at UFC on Fox: Jacare vs. Brunson 2 in his first fight in the UFC. Sandhagen turned Arnett’s lights off in the second round by beating him via a second-round TKO to announce his arrival in the coveted mixed martial arts promotion in style. He has been on a reasonable run in the promotion as of July 2024 and is one of the leading contenders in the bantamweight division of the organization. Sandhagen is currently ranked No. 2 in UFC men’s bantamweight rankings and is scheduled to cross paths with Umar Nurmagomedov on August 3, 2024, in the main event of UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov.
Cory Sandhagen’s Record
Cory Sandhagen maintains an impressive record of 17 wins and four losses as a professional mixed martial artist as of August 2024.
| 21 matches | 17 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
Cory Sandhagen’s Losses
As of August 2024, Cory Sandhagen has lost four fights in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Jamall Emmers vs. Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen suffered his first professional loss in his mixed martial arts career against Jamall Emmers. The duo faced each other on February 24, 2017, at LFA 5, Emmers defeated Sandhagen by a unanimous decision to win the fight.
Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen was defeated for the second time in his professional career by Aljamain Sterling. Sterling and Sandhagen crossed paths with each other at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020, in a bantamweight title eliminator showdown. Sterling submitted Sandhagen in the first round to win the fight.
T.J Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen
T.J Dillashaw defeated Cory Sandhagen and handed him his third loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. Dillashaw and Sandhagen faced each other on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw. After a close fight, Dillashaw was adjudged the winner by a split decision.
Petr Yan vs. Cory Sandhagen
Petr Yan defeated Cory Sandhagen and handed him his fourth professional loss of his mixed martial arts career. Yan and Sandhagen squared off against each other at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021, for the interim UFC bantamweight title. Yan won the fight by a unanimous decision.
FAQs on Cory Sandhagen's record
A. He has a professional MMA record of 17 wins and 4 losses as of July 2024.
A. He made his professional MMA debut on May 30, 2015.
A. He is ranked No. 2 in the UFC men’s bantamweight rankings as of August 2024.
A. No, he is yet to be a UFC champion as of August 2024.
A. He fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
