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Cory Sandhagen trains with former UFC champ after knocking out both of his top teammates: ‘Not happy about it’

Cory Sandhagen has been tipped to beat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320. The #4 UFC bantamweight contender came up short in his last title opportunity, a short notice fight against Petr Yan for the interim title after champion Aljamain Sterling had withdrawn from UFC 267.

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‘Coin flip’ … Sean O’Malley predicts Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen at UFC 320

Sean O’Malley thinks Merab Dvalishvili vs. Cory Sandhagen is a lot closer than most people think. The next UFC bantamweight title fight is ‘Sugar’-free as champion Merab Dvalishvili defends his belt against top contender Cory Sandhagen in the co-main event of UFC 320 on Oct.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 24

UFC Abu Dhabi star wants back up role for UFC 320 title fight between Merab Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen

Ahead of his fight this weekend at UFC Abu Dhabi, Petr Yan has his eyes set on playing the back up role for the UFC 320 co-main event. This coming Saturday in the UFC Abu Dhabi co-main event, former bantamweight champion Petr Yan is set to clash against soaring contender Marcus McGhee.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 23

Merab Dvalishvili Title Fight Eyed by 2025’s Most Controversial UFC Fighter

Merab Dvalishvili is currently one of the most dominant champions on the entire UFC roster with unmatched relentless pressure. The reigning bantamweight king has already defended his UFC title on two separate occasions and looked absolutely unbeatable both times.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 23

Merab Dvalishvili faces Cory Sandhagen in UFC 320 co-main event

The bantamweight title will be on the line in the UFC 320 co-main event on Oct. 4 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Champion Merab Dvalishvili (20-4) takes on No.

MMA News / FirstSportz / July 23

Dana White Breaks News on Alluring Tom Aspinall Title Fight and Alex Pereira Return

UFC CEO Dana White habitually goes ‘Tuesday Talkies’ with bumper announcements (albeit some Power Slap ones) and PPV lineups on his socials. This Tuesday, White announced a much-needed title booking after months of stalled-out action!

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 11

UFC Nashville: Undercard Welterweight Clocks In Slightly Heavy on First Attempt

UFC Nashville is almost here! Tomorrow night, Dana White’s promotion heads to Nashville for the first time in slightly under two years. Bridgestone Arena, home ice of the NHL’s Nashville Predators, serves as the host venue for this weekend’s MMA cavalcade.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 27

Cory Sandhagen teases unique gameplan to face Merab Dvalishvili in likely next bantamweight title fight

UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen might’ve raised some eyebrows with his unique approach to facing Merab Dvalishvili. Merab Dvalishvili retained his UFC bantamweight championship with a stunning submission over Sean O’Malley earlier this month at UFC 316.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 10

What’s Next For Merab Dvalishvili?

Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 316 in their rematch, as we look at what is next. Dvalishvili secured his second win over O’Malley via a third-round submission win.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 9

Potential Matchups Spark Debate: Nurmagomedov vs. O'Malley, Sandhagen vs. Merab

UFC 316 saw the continuation of a dominant title reign for Merab Dvalishvili, who dispatched of the challenger and former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley with a rare north-south Ezekiel choke.

MMA News / FirstSportz / June 6

'The Result Will Be The Same!' Ilia Topuria Has Bold Take Already on First Possible Title Defense After Charles Oliveira

Should Arman Tsarukyan or Paddy Pimblett be next if Ilia Topuria snags gold during the International Fight Week PPV this month? He fights Charles Oliveria atop the UFC 317 PPV main event for the vacant 155-pound gold.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 25

Bantamweight Contender Hungry For Shot at Belt

Cory Sandhagen (18-5 MMA, 11-4 UFC) got the job done three weeks ago in devastating fashion. During the May 3 UFC Des Moines card inside Wells Fargo Arena, Sandhagen took top-billing on the evening as he was booked to fight former UFC Flyweight Champion Deiveson Figuereido (24-5-1 MMA, 13-5-1 UFC) in the headlining contest.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / May 6

Top Contender Stakes Claim to Title Bout with Dominant Victory Over Former Champion

UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen may have just punched his ticket to a massive championship main event later on in 2025. Making his return after suffering a unanimous decision setback to Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ABC 7 last August, Cory Sandhagen took on another highly-touted competitor in the headlining bout of UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / May 5

After dominant win at UFC Des Moines, is a title shot next for Cory Sandhagen?

Headlining the card this past Saturday at UFC Des Moines was a big time matchup in the bantamweight division. Two top contenders were looking to bounce back and get themselves into the title picture as Cory Sandhagen (18-5) took on former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo (24-5-1).

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 4

Cory Sandhagen argues for UFC title shot over top contender who beat him

There’s only one man standing in between Cory Sandhagen and a crack at the UFC title. The highest-ranking bantamweight to not have fought champion Merab Dvalishvili, it shouldn’t come as a surprise Cory Sandhagen’s calling for a title fight following his massive win at UFC Des Moines.

MMA News / FirstSportz / May 4

Cory Sandhagen bashes claims of ‘freak accident’ as Deiveson Figueiredo knee injury secures TKO win

The main event of UFC Des Moines was a much-anticipated bantamweight bout between Cory Sandhagen and Deiveson Figueiredo. Both fighters aimed to get a win against each other to climb the rankings, and earn a future title opportunity.