Fighter details| Name | Cory Sandhagen |
| Nickname | Sandman |
| Date of birth | Apr 20, 1992 (33 years old) |
| Weight class | Featherweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links |
Pronunciation
The image was generated by artificial intelligence.
Fighter bioCory Sandhagen – General Profile
Cory “The Sandman” Sandhagen is an American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s bantamweight division. Born July 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado, he trains out of Denver and is recognized for his explosive striking, dynamic movement, and creative fight finishes.
MMA Career
Sandhagen began his professional MMA journey in 2015 and made his UFC debut in 2018. Quickly earning prominence, he accumulated a string of victories over top opponents, including victories over Aljamain Sterling, Frankie Edgar, and Marlon Moraes. Sandhagen has also challenged for the bantamweight title.
Fighting Style
Known as one of the most versatile strikers in the division, Sandhagen employs slick combinations, fast footwork, and distraction techniques. His repertoire includes side kicks, elbows, and unexpected angles. He blends stand-up finesse with strong takedown defense and quick scrambling ability.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, Sandhagen remains a top-5 contender in the bantamweight division. He has recently been involved in headline-worthy bouts, delivering highlight-reel finishes, but has yet to capture the title. His growing resume positions him as a consistent threat and one to watch for future title contention.
Fights| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merab Dvalishvili | UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2 (2025-10-04) | U-DEC |
|
| Deiveson Figueiredo | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo (2025-05-03) | KO/TKO | |
| Umar Nurmagomedov | UFC on ABC: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov (2024-08-03) | U-DEC | |
| Rob Font | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Font (2023-08-05) | U-DEC | |
| Marlon Vera | UFC on ESPN: Vera vs. Sandhagen (2023-03-25) | S-DEC | |
| Yadong Song | UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song (2022-09-17) | KO/TKO | |
| Petr Yan | UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira (2021-10-30) | U-DEC |
|
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible.
FAQLast update : 2025-10-06 08:37:48
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Mauricio Rua Shogun | 27-14 |
| Nate Diaz | 21-13 |
| Carlos Ulberg Black Jag | 13-1 |
| Michael Morales | 18-0 |
| Youssef Zalal The Moroccan Devil | 18-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 32-5 |
| Eiji Ishikawa | 31-24 |
| Kairat Akhmetov The Kazakh | 27-2 |
| Haotian Wu | 26-13 |
| Ronnie Mann Iron Mann | 25-10 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Caio Borralho The Natural | 17-2 |
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 17-2 |
| Michael Chandler Iron | 23-10 |
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 29-7 |
| Cory Sandhagen Sandman | 18-6 |
| Josh Emmett | 19-6 |
| Petr Yan No Mercy | 19-5 |
| Beneil Dariush Benny | 23-6 |
| Brendson Ribeiro The Gorilla | 17-9 |
| Mateusz Gamrot Gamer | 25-3 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Nuerdanbieke Shayilan Wolverine | 39-12 |
| Patricio Freire Pitbull | 37-8 |
| Bart Palaszewski Bartimus | 36-17 |
| Julian Erosa Juicy J | 31-12 |
| Cub Swanson Killer | 30-14 |
MMADLE is a daily Wordle-style game (mma wordle, ufcdle) for MMA fans, where players have 8 attempts to guess the mystery fighter. Inspired by the popular mechanics of Wordle, MMADLE challenges you to identify a UFC or MMA fighter based on clues like weight class, nationality, age, and more. Each guess brings you closer to the correct answer with color-coded hints, making it both fun and strategic. Whether you're a hardcore MMA enthusiast or just enjoy daily brain teasers, MMADLE offers a unique twist on the Wordle formula—perfect for fight fans who want to test their knowledge every day.
- - - Following on X - Sitemap
The right answer is more important than your answer.
The right answer is less important than your answer.