Cory Sandhagen is an American UFC fighter in the bantamweight division. He is one of the top fighters in the division and is at the 2nd spot in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. The American also has experience of competing for Legacy Fighting Alliance.
‘The Sandman’ made his UFC debut in the year 2018 against Austin Arnett. Sandhagen started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via second-round TKO. He then went on to fight Iuri Alcantara, where he won the Fight of the Night Award.
He had to face defeat when he was up against Aljamain Sterling at the UFC 251 via submission. His last UFC bout was against Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen. This was one of the most thrilling matches of his career, where he won the fight via TKO.
He is expected to face Frankie Edgar at UFC Fight Night 184 on February 6, 2021. He holds a record of 6-1 in his UFC career.
‘The Sandman’ is a young, vibrant fighter in the sport of MMA. He is one of the swiftest fighters inside the octagon. Fans and analysts have often termed his fighting style as effortless, which is also his strong point.
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He is known for his natural fighting style, which has aided him in being one of the best bantamweight fighters. His grappling exchanges and techniques are out of the box and have helped him make his way into the upper echelons of his division.
Sandhagen holds a stellar MMA record of 13-2-0 in his career. He also holds a brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. This is a testament to his grappling prowess within the octagon. ‘The Sandman’ has claimed one Fight Of The Night and one Performance Of The Night bonus each.
Sandhagen has estimated career earnings of $400,000 according to Tapology. The total estimated worth of the fighter is $1 million, according to Sportekz.
| Nickname | The Sandman |
| Age | 28 |
| Born | 04-20-1992 |
| Nationality | American |
| Residence | Aurora, Colorado, United States |
| Height | 5’11” |
| Weight/Division | 136 lb/ bantamweight |
| MMA Record | 13-2-0 |
| Active Win Streak | 1 |
| Net Worth | $1 million |
| Endorsements | NA |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |