Cory Sandhagen is a prominent professional mixed martial artist who is currently active on the professional circuit. Signed with the premiere professional mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Sandhagen fought in multiple fight promotions after making his professional debut in mixed martial arts before becoming a part of the coveted promotion.
Cory Sandhagen was fond of athleticism from his childhood and picked up various sports. He eventually settled for mixed martial arts after training in taekwondo, boxing, and kickboxing. Sandhagen made his debut in professional mixed martial arts on May 30, 2015, against Bruce Seesman in a bantamweight showdown at FTW: Prize Fighting Championship 9. Sandhagen submitted Seesman in the first round with the help of a rear naked choke to win the fight and start his professional career with a victory.
Cory Sandhagen’s Record
Cory Sandhagen maintains an impressive record of 17 wins and five losses as a professional mixed martial artist as of May 2, 2025. He has won seven fights by knockout, three by submission, and seven by decision. On the other hand, he has suffered one loss by submission and four by decision.
| 21 matches | 17 wins | 4 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 3 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
Cory Sandhagen’s Losses
As of May 2, 2025, Cory Sandhagen has lost five fights in his professional mixed martial arts career.
Jamall Emmers
Cory Sandhagen suffered his first professional loss in his mixed martial arts career against Jamall Emmers. The duo faced each other on February 24, 2017, at LFA 5, Emmers defeated Sandhagen by a unanimous decision to win the fight.
Aljamain Sterling
Cory Sandhagen was defeated for the second time in his professional career by Aljamain Sterling. Sterling and Sandhagen crossed paths with each other at UFC 250 on June 6, 2020, in a bantamweight title eliminator showdown. Sterling submitted Sandhagen in the first round to win the fight.
T.J Dillashaw
T.J Dillashaw defeated Cory Sandhagen and handed him his third loss of his professional mixed martial arts career. Dillashaw and Sandhagen faced each other on July 24, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw. After a close fight, Dillashaw was adjudged the winner by a split decision.
Petr Yan
Petr Yan defeated Cory Sandhagen and handed him his fourth professional loss of his mixed martial arts career. Yan and Sandhagen squared off against each other at UFC 267 on October 30, 2021, for the interim UFC bantamweight title. Yan won the fight by a unanimous decision.
Umar Nurmagomedov
Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov squared off against each other on August 3, 2024, at UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov in a UFC bantamweight title eliminator fight. Nurmagomedov defeated him by a unanimous decision in the fight and handed him his fifth professional defeat.
Last updated on May 2, 2025
FAQs on Cory Sandhagen's record
A. He has a professional MMA record of 17 wins and five losses as of May 2, 2025.
A. He made his professional MMA debut on May 30, 2015.
A. He is ranked No. 4 in the UFC men’s bantamweight rankings as of May 2025.
A. No, he is yet to be a UFC champion as of May 2025.
A. He fights in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
