Who is Cory Sandhagen's coach?

Last Modified May 3, 2025 16:35 GMT
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Cory Sandhagen. [Image courtesy: Getty].

The No. 4-ranked bantamweight contender in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Cory Sandhagen has been a phenomenal contender inside the octagon. Having lost his most recent fight, Sandhagen is set to make his next outing against the former UFC champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The bantamweight main event will be held at the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.

Starting his professional career in 2015, Cory Sandhagen boasts a record of 17 wins and five losses in mixed martial arts as of May 2, 2025.

Cory Sandhagen’s Coaches

Cory Sandhagen trains under Carrington Banks and recently welcomed Trevor Wittman to his team. Banks is a former mixed martial artist who has been Sandhagen’s head coach and wrestling coach for a long time.

Cory Sandhagen has mentioned Trevor Wittman's role in helping him with the tactical side of facing Nurmagomedov in the title eliminator he fought in his recent outing to the octagon. Banks is a former American boxer who retired due to health issues. However, he has a wide range of experience coaching some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts, like Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas, George St.Pierre, and Stipe Miocic.

Cory Sandhagen's Age

Cory Sandhagen is 33 years old as of May 2025. The American professional mixed martial artist was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado, USA. He fights out of his hometown and has been representing his country in his professional fights since 2015.

Last updated on May 2, 2025

FAQs on Cory Sandhagen's Coach

A. Cory Sandhagen trains under Carrington Banks and Trevor Wittman.

A. Starting his professional career in 2015, Cory Sandhagen boasts a record of 17 wins and five losses in mixed martial arts as of May 2, 2025.

A. Trevor Wittman has a wide range of experience coaching some of the biggest names in mixed martial arts like Kamaru Usman, Justin Gaethje, Rose Namajunas, George St.Pierre, and Stipe Miocic.

A. He will face Deiveson Figueiredo in his upcoming fight.

A. Cory Sandhagen is 33 years old as of May 2025.

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