Cory Sandhagen
UFC 2018–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 87.0
Scouting report
Striking angles, flying knees, and stance switching make Cory "The Sandman" Sandhagen a dangerous bantamweight striker. Born in Aurora, Colorado and training out of Elevation Fight Team in Denver, Sandhagen scored knockouts against Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar while showcasing wrestling against Rob Font. His striking is backed by a 92 Kickboxing rating, 90 Boxing, and an 87 Overall score.
Peak ratings
By edition
Sandhagen established himself as a contender across 2018 and 2019, submitting Iuri Alcantara in a comeback bout, knocking out Mario Bautista, and outpointing top-ranked John Lineker and Raphael Assuncao at UFC 241 in Anaheim. His striking angles, flying knees, jab, and pace are reflected in an 88 Boxing and 92 Cardio rating across these bantamweight fights.
Following a submission loss to Aljamain Sterling, Sandhagen knocked out Marlon Moraes via spinning wheel kick on Fight Island and Frankie Edgar with a flying knee in 28 seconds, before dropping a split decision to TJ Dillashaw and an interim title bout to Petr Yan. His striking variety and kick setups justify an 89 Boxing and 92 Kickboxing.
Sandhagen put together a three-fight winning streak across 2022 and 2023, stopping Song Yadong via doctor stoppage TKO, defeating Marlon Vera over five rounds in San Antonio, and outwrestling Rob Font in Nashville at UFC on ESPN 50. His grappling threat, positional riding, and tactical acumen are reflected in an 90 Boxing and 91 Fight IQ.
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