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Cory Sandhagen
Fighter

Cory Sandhagen

18-7-0#5Bantamweight★ 5bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Amateur MMA 4-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Cory Sandhagen holds a professional MMA record of 18-7-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 25 bouts on record. Cory 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, Cory 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
1992-04-20
Age
34
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Aurora, United States

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

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

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
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

UFC careerRecord: 18-7-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed4.92per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.72per min
55% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed1.14per 15 min
33% success
Takedowns stuffed57%
Submission attempts0.2per 15 min

Bonus résumé

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

★ FOTN ×2★ POTN ×3
  1. ★ POTNvs Deiveson Figueiredo · UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs FigueiredoMay 3, 2025
  2. ★ FOTNvs Petr Yan · UFC 267: Blachowicz vs TeixeiraOct 30, 2021
  3. ★ POTNvs Frankie Edgar · UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs VolkovFeb 6, 2021
  4. ★ POTNvs Marlon Moraes · UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs SandhagenOct 11, 2020
  5. ★ FOTNvs Iuri Alcantara · UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs VickAug 25, 2018

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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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Cory Sandhagen earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

Official UFC Ranking

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

Current
#5 Bantamweight
Meta rank
#5 Bantamweight
Peak
#2 Bantamweight
First ranked
Apr 30, 2019
Times ranked
300

Bantamweight

#1#5#10#152020202220242026Apr 30, 2019 · #8Jun 11, 2019 · #9Aug 19, 2019 · #3Dec 16, 2019 · #4Jun 29, 2020 · #5Jul 14, 2020 · #4Oct 12, 2020 · #2Jul 26, 2021 · #3Dec 6, 2021 · #4Oct 24, 2022 · #6Dec 6, 2022 · #5Mar 28, 2023 · #3May 9, 2023 · #4Feb 20, 2024 · #3Apr 16, 2024 · #2Aug 6, 2024 · #4Jul 14, 2026 · #5Aug 11, 2026 · #5#5

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1850▼10
Peak
1880Feb 6, 2021
Rated fights
25
150016501800201620182020202220242026May 30, 2015 · 1537Jan 15, 2016 · 1579Apr 15, 2016 · 1615Jul 16, 2016 · 1651Sep 9, 2016 · 1687Feb 24, 2017 · 1647Oct 13, 2017 · 1679Jan 19, 2018 · 1703Jan 28, 2018 · 1737Aug 25, 2018 · 1777Jan 20, 2019 · 1804Apr 28, 2019 · 1816Aug 17, 2019 · 1837Jun 6, 2020 · 1805Oct 11, 2020 · 1844Feb 6, 2021 · 1880Jul 24, 2021 · 1863Oct 30, 2021 · 1837Sep 17, 2022 · 1850Mar 25, 2023 · 1855Aug 5, 2023 · 1865Aug 3, 2024 · 1855May 3, 2025 · 1873Oct 4, 2025 · 1860Jul 11, 2026 · 18501850

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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 #5 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 United States.