Best fights of Cory Sandhagen
Over 10 years as a professional, Cory Sandhagen has compiled a 18-6 (11) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cory Sandhagen KOs Frankie Edgar in 28 seconds
On February 6, 2021 Cory Sandhagen faced Frankie Edgar in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Edgar was 39 with a record of 24-8-1. Both Sandhagen and Edgar were coming off a win. Sandhagen stopped Frankie Edgar via KO in the 1st round.
2. Cory Sandhagen KOs Iuri Alcântara
On August 25, 2018 Cory Sandhagen faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Alcântara was 38 with a record of 36-9. Sandhagen was on a 3-fight winning streak and Alcântara was coming off a win. Sandhagen stopped Iuri Alcântara via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Cory Sandhagen KOs Song Yadong
On September 17, 2022 Cory Sandhagen faced Song Yadong in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 30 years old with a record of 14-4, and Yadong was 24 with a record of 19-6-1. Sandhagen was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yadong was on a 3-fight winning streak. Sandhagen stopped Song Yadong via TKO in the 4th round.
4. Cory Sandhagen defeats Rob Font
On August 5, 2023 Cory Sandhagen faced Rob Font in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 31 years old with a record of 16-4, and Font was 36 with a record of 20-6. Sandhagen was on a 2-fight winning streak and Font was coming off a win. Sandhagen won via unanimous decision.
5. Cory Sandhagen defeats Marlon Vera
On March 25, 2023 Cory Sandhagen faced Marlon Vera in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 30 years old with a record of 15-4, and Vera was 30 with a record of 22-7-1. Sandhagen was coming off a win and Vera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sandhagen won via split decision.
6. Cory Sandhagen KOs Marlon Moraes
On October 10, 2020 Cory Sandhagen faced Marlon Moraes in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 28 years old with a record of 12-2, and Moraes was 32 with a record of 23-6-1. Sandhagen was coming off a loss, while Moraes was coming off a win. Sandhagen stopped Marlon Moraes via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Cory Sandhagen defeats Raphael Assunção
On August 17, 2019 Cory Sandhagen faced Raphael Assunção in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 27 years old with a record of 11-1, and Assunção was 37 with a record of 27-6. Sandhagen was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Assunção was coming off a loss. Sandhagen won via unanimous decision.
8. Cory Sandhagen defeats John Lineker
On April 27, 2019 Cory Sandhagen faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 27 years old with a record of 10-1, and Lineker was 28 with a record of 31-8. Sandhagen was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lineker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sandhagen won via split decision.
9. Cory Sandhagen loses to T.J. Dillashaw via split decision
On July 24, 2021 Cory Sandhagen faced T.J. Dillashaw in a bantamweight bout. Sandhagen was 29 years old with a record of 14-2, and Dillashaw was 35 with a record of 16-4. Sandhagen was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Dillashaw was coming off a loss. Sandhagen lost via split decision. Went the distance with Dillashaw.
10. Cory Sandhagen loses to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision
On October 4, 2025 Cory Sandhagen fought Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight title. Sandhagen was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and Dvalishvili was 34 with a record of 20-4. Sandhagen was coming off a win and Dvalishvili was on a 13-fight winning streak. Sandhagen lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Dvalishvili.