Cory Sandhagen

18-7-0#6Bantamweight★ 5bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-1

Last fight: Loss vs Mario Bautista · Unanimous Decision · Jul 11, 2026

18-7-0 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Mario BautistaUD · R3 5:00

UFCUFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2·July 11, 2026

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Cory Sandhagen holds a professional MMA record of 18-7-0. Sandhagen has won 18 fights: 8 by KO/TKO, 3 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 7 career losses, 0 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Sandhagen lands 4.92 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 1.14 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 11, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: Apr 20, 1992
Age: 34
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Aurora, United States

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Career history

LOSS
vs Mario Bautista
UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2· Jul 11, 2026· Bantamweight· 18-7 vs 18-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Merab DvalishviliTitle bout
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2· Oct 4, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-6 vs 21-4
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Figueiredo· May 3, 2025· Bantamweight· 18-5 vs 24-5-1
TKO
R2 · 4:08
POTN
LOSS
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Nurmagomedov· Aug 3, 2024· Bantamweight· 17-5 vs 18-0
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Font· Aug 5, 2023· Catchweight· 17-4 vs 20-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs Sandhagen· Mar 25, 2023· Bantamweight· 16-4 vs 22-8-1
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Bantamweight· 15-4 vs 19-7-1
TKO
R4 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Petr YanTitle bout
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs Teixeira· Oct 30, 2021· Interim Bantamweight· 14-4 vs 16-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw· Jul 24, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-3 vs 17-4
SD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Volkov· Feb 6, 2021· Bantamweight· 14-2 vs 24-9-1
TKO
R1 · 0:28
POTN
WIN
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs Sandhagen· Oct 11, 2020· Bantamweight· 13-2 vs 23-7-1
TKO
R2 · 1:03
POTN
LOSS
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC 250: Nunes vs Spencer· Jun 6, 2020· Bantamweight· 12-2 vs 19-3
SUB
R1 · 1:28
WIN
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC 241: Cormier vs Miocic· Aug 17, 2019· Bantamweight· 12-1 vs 26-7
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs John Lineker
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Hermansson· Apr 27, 2019· Bantamweight· 11-1 vs 31-9
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mario Bautista
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs Dillashaw· Jan 19, 2019· Bantamweight· 10-1 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 3:31
WIN
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs Vick· Aug 25, 2018· Bantamweight· 9-1 vs 36-10
TKO
R2 · 1:01
FOTN
WIN
vs Austin Arnett
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs Brunson 2· Jan 27, 2018· Featherweight· 8-1 vs 15-4
TKO
R2 · 3:48
WIN
vs Jose Aguayo
LFA 31: Moffett vs. Le· Jan 19, 2018· Featherweight· 7-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:07
WIN
vs Toninho Gavinho
LFA 24: Frincu vs. Millender· Oct 13, 2017· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 7-4
TKO
R1 · 3:00
LOSS
vs Jamall Emmers
LFA 5: Edwards vs. Townsend· Feb 24, 2017· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 11-3
UD
WIN
vs Clay Wimer
RFA 43: Camozzi vs. Barnes· Sep 9, 2016· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 6-2
UD
WIN
vs Josh Huber×1Title bout · Title win #1
SCL 50· Jul 16, 2016· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 17-10
UD
WIN
vs Dalton Goddard
Paramount MMA· Apr 15, 2016· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 3-2
SUB
R1 · 3:38
WIN
vs Andrew Tenneson
RFA 34: Velickovic vs. Smith· Jan 15, 2016· Featherweight· 2-0 vs 3-1
UD
WIN
vs Bruce Sesseman
Prize FC 9: Bakken Brawlers· May 30, 2015· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-4
SUB
R1 · 1:16

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseKickboxingBJJ

2010Started in MMA
AGE 17Started in MMA
Champion · WKA
Champion · WKA · national / North American
Brown belt · BJJ · Eliot Marshall
Kickboxing undefeated (exact record not sourced) · Record
AGE 6Started in Taekwondo
AGE 6Started in Taekwondo

Camp

Forge Fight Club · Denver, Colorado, United States
High Altitude Martial Arts · Aurora, Colorado, United States Instructor
Elevation Fight Team · Denver, Colorado, United States Former

Coaches

Carrington Banks · Head coach
Trevor Wittman · Striking coach
Christian Allen · Head coach
Ryan Solsbery · Cornerman
Eliot Marshall · Grappling coach

Training partners

Neil Magny
Curtis Blaydes
Justin Gaethje

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (15 fighters)

Punch power92

Kick power93

Punch speed94

Kick speed94

Accuracy93

Takedowns92

Ground striking92

Submissions90

Chin95

Body strength93

Cardio97

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 18-7-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.92per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.72per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.14per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 11-6-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.92per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.72per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.14per 15 min

34% success

Takedowns stuffed57%

Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Cory Sandhagen sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Cory Sandhagen has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $250,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×2★ Performance of the Night ×3

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Cory Sandhagen earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Cory Sandhagen's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #6 Bantamweight
Meta rank: #6 Bantamweight
Peak: #2 Bantamweight
First ranked: Apr 30, 2019
Times ranked: 314

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1850▼11
Peak: 1880Feb 7, 2021
Rated fights: 25

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Frequently asked questions

When does Cory Sandhagen fight next?

Cory Sandhagen has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Cory Sandhagen's record?

Cory Sandhagen's professional MMA record is 18-7-0.

Who is Cory Sandhagen fighting next?

Cory Sandhagen's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Cory Sandhagen fight last?

Cory Sandhagen most recently fought Mario Bautista at UFC 329: McGregor vs Holloway 2 on Saturday, July 11, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Cory Sandhagen fight in?

Cory Sandhagen fights at Bantamweight.

Is Cory Sandhagen ranked in the UFC?

Cory Sandhagen is currently ranked #6 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Cory Sandhagen have?

Cory Sandhagen has 8 wins by KO/TKO and 3 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Cory Sandhagen won?

Cory Sandhagen has won 5 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 3× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Cory Sandhagen?

Cory Sandhagen is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Cory Sandhagen weigh?

Cory Sandhagen weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Cory Sandhagen's reach?

Cory Sandhagen has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Cory Sandhagen?

Cory Sandhagen is 34 years old (born Apr 20, 1992).

Where is Cory Sandhagen from?

Cory Sandhagen is from the United States.

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