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UFC 321 goes down this weekend in Abu Dhabi with the heavyweight title on the line in the main event between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The co-main event features a vacant strawweight title bout between Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 18

Daniel Cormier Goes Off on Merab Dvalishvili’s Takedown Feat Against Cory Sandhagen

In mixed martial arts, ground control and wrestling-heavy performances have often struggled to earn the same spotlight as striking-based displays. Takedown records and positional dominance have not always been given the recognition they deserve compared to knockouts or submissions.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 17

Daniel Cormier Echoes Cory Sandhagen: Merab Dvalishvili Benefits From MMA’s Broken Takedown System

At the UFC 320 co-main event, Merab Dvalishvili delivered a record-breaking performance against Cory Sandhagen. After five rounds of total domination, ‘The Machine’ shattered the 100-takedown mark while scoring 20 takedowns of his own in this matchup.

MMA News / HITC / October 17

Sean O’Malley’s coach expects Cory Sandhagen to avoid striking battle after UFC 320 defeat

O’Malley and Sandhagen have yet to face each other inside the Octagon, but they do share several common opponents, including Merab Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan and Chito Vera.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 16

Sean O’Malley’s coach highly doubts Cory Sandhagen stands with ‘Suga’ after UFC 320 loss

Sean O’Malley vs. Cory Sandhagen could be a possibility in 2026. The UFC stars have yet to cross paths in the bantamweight division, but O’Malley and Sandhagen do share common opponents in the champion Merab Dvalishvili, Aljamain Sterling, Petr Yan, and Chito Vera.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 16

Cory Sandhagen Protégé on Fear, Faith, and Fundamentals Post-LFA 219 Knockout

When Cory Sandhagen protégé Elias Rodriguez steps into a cage, calm isn’t an act — it’s training. The 24-year-old from High Altitude MMA is part technician, part philosopher, and fully human about what it takes to grow in the fight game.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 16

Cory Sandhagen Wants Sean O’Malley Superfight at White House After Years of Waiting

Cory Sandhagen has maintained a consistent presence near the top of the bantamweight rankings, building a record that showcases a combination of technical striking and strategic versatility.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 9

UFC 320 Post-Event Facts: Champ Keeps Stacking Amazing Company Records

UFC 320 proved to be a blockbuster event, with one of the sport’s biggest stars reclaiming his place as the face of the promotion after a dazzling performance.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 9

UFC Fight Night 261: Preview, Full Card

Highlights UFC Fight Night 261 takes place on Saturday and will stream on ESPN+ at 7 p.m. ET, following the prelims, which begin at 4 p.m. ET on the same platform.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 7

What’s Next For Dvalishvili After Beating Sandhagen?

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320 to retain his bantamweight belt, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured a unanimous decision win, his 14th consecutive victory and third title defense since beating Sean O’Malley at UFC 306 to secure the title.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / October 5

Merab Dvalishvili mauls Cory Sandhagen, sets takedown record to retain bantamweight title

LAS VEGAS —Bantamweight champion Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili didn’t get the knockout, but he didn’t need it. The relentless Georgian retained his title with a unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen, 49–45, 49–45, 49–46, in UFC 320’s co-main event at T-Mobile Arena.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Where Does Cory Sandhagen Train? Gym, Coach, & Teammates

Cory Sandhagen isn’t just evolving—he’s reinventing himself. From the quiet kid in Aurora with a fascination for movement to a top-tier UFC bantamweight, ‘The Sandman’ has become a calculated storm in the Octagon.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Cory Sandhagen snubs Merab Dvalishvili by naming different champion as the ‘best fighter in the UFC’

Cory Sandhagen does not see his upcoming opponent as the best the UFC currently has to offer. Saturday’s UFC 320 pay-per-view will host Sandhagen’s very first undisputed title shot on MMA’s biggest stage, as he looks to touch gold for the first time after missing out on the interim bantamweight belt four years ago.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Cory Sandhagen’s Best UFC Moments: Flying Knee, Armbar Escape, and More

Will he or will he not? Doubts continue to confound diehards. Apprehensions linger: will Cory Sandhagen finally end The Machine’s spell? At UFC 320, where Magomed Ankalaev and Alex Pereira meet in a headline rematch, scores of fans will wait with bated breath to watch the co-main event.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 4

Cory Sandhagen Snubs Jon Jones and Hands This Legend ‘Best USA Fighter’ Title

In the world of mixed martial arts where legacies are built on dominance and influence, opinions about the greatest fighters often vary. Recently, a notable perspective from UFC 320 title challenger Cory Sandhagen emerged when he snubbed former UFC double champion Jon Jones as the best fighter to come out of the United States of America.

MMA News / HITC / October 3

Cory Sandhagen makes surprise pick, snubbing Jon Jones as greatest American UFC fighter

Cory Sandhagen recently made a surprising pick for the greatest fighter to ever come out of America. Jon Jones has long been at the heart of the UFC GOAT debate, and not without reason.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 3

Did Cory Sandhagen Earn $2M on OnlyFans?

The world runs on money! In combat sports, fighters risk their lives for it. But the question is: how far are you willing to go to secure that payday? Some, like Conor McGregor, lean on trash talk and verbal jabs heavily.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / October 3

Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen prediction, odds, pick for UFC 320

The stage is set and the UFC 320 Co-Main Event is finally here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this upcoming title bout for the Bantamweight (135) strap.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / October 1

AI Predicts the UFC 320 Co-Main Event – Critical Bantamweight Clash

The latest PPV goes down this weekend and the UFC 320 co-main event sees an intriguing bantamweight clash between the dominant champion, Merab Dvalishvili and the solid all-rounder and perennial contender, Cory Sandhagen.

MMA News / MMA on SI / September 30

Cory Sandhagen rips former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley before UFC 320

Cory Sandhagen is just under a week away from attempting to capture the UFC Bantamweight Championship opposite Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event of UFC 320 in Las Vegas.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Pros Predict Merab Dvalishvili Vs. Cory Sandhagen – ‘You Got To Knock Him Dead’

The bantamweight division takes center stage at UFC 320, as the champ Merab Dvalishvili puts his title on the line against Cory Sandhagen, as pros gave their predictions. Dvalishvili, rolls into this title defense with one of the most remarkable records in the sport: an incredible 13-fight winning streak.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 28

Fired up Cory Sandhagen posts exact moment UFC called him for Merab Dvalishili title fight

It’s been a long time coming for Cory Sandhagen. After three separate title eliminators and an interim title fight against Petr Yan in 2021, the #4 UFC bantamweight contender arrives at his first undisputed title fight this upcoming weekend in the co-main event of UFC 320.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 25

Sean O’Malley Vs. Cory Sandhagen – How Does It Play Out?

Sean O’Malley has hinted at a showdown with Cory Sandhagen at the UFC White House event in June 2026, as we look at how the fight could play out. O’Malley is not in the best form, having suffered back-to-back defeats against Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 21

Cory Sandhagen reveals his unique dream job outside of UFC fighting: ‘I have this fantasy…’

Cory Sandhagen wants to be more than just a UFC fighter. In a matter of weeks, the #4 UFC bantamweight contender will get his first shot at undisputed gold when he takes on champion Merab Dvalishvili in the co-main event of UFC 320 on Oct.