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Cory Sandhagen is awaiting MRI results to confirm the damage from a first-round submission attempt that left him hobbled for the remainder of his bantamweight bout at UFC 329.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 11

Mario Bautista avenges 2019 loss, batters Sandhagen's leg at UFC 329

Mario Bautista waited seven years for his rematch with Cory Sandhagen and made every minute count Saturday at UFC 329, battering the former title challenger's leg and scoring a knockdown en route to a unanimous decision win at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 11

What Is the Meaning Behind Cory Sandhagen’s Tattoos? Exploring the Stories and Origins of His Ink

Cory Sandhagen’s tattoos offer a glimpse into the personality and mindset of one of the UFC’s most creative bantamweight fighters. As he prepares for his

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 9

Cory Sandhagen vs. Mario Bautista prediction, odds, pick for UFC 329

UFC 329: Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway 2 continues on the main card with a fight between Cory Sandhagen and Mario Bautista in the bantamweight division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 9

Mario Bautista reacts to UFC tagging him in Sandhagen loss

Mario Bautista checked social media recently and found the UFC had tagged him in a clip he did not expect to see — footage of his first-round armbar loss to Cory Sandhagen from 2019.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 2

Mario Bautista hunting finish against Cory Sandhagen at UFC 329

Mario Bautista plans to take Cory Sandhagen to the mat early and often when they meet at UFC 329 on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Bautista told Home of Fight he's targeting a definitive finish against Sandhagen, viewing the matchup as a wrestling mismatch in his favor.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 21

Former title challenger set for rematch on UFC 329 card after being snubbed of Sean O’Malley clash

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Cory Sandhagen has had to settle with a rematch for his next fight. The number four ranked bantamweight in the premier promotion hasn’t fought since he came up short against Merab Dvalishvili in his first undisputed UFC title fight last October.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / April 3

Cory Sandhagen Backs Undefeated Teammate For UFC Move: 'In The Top Five'

Cory Sandhagen has been around elite bantamweight competition long enough to recognize genuine talent when he sees it developing in his own training room.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / April 3

Cory Sandhagen Rips Into Sean O’Malley After White House Snub, Reveals Next Fight Timeline

Cory Sandhagen didn’t hide his disappointment after learning he wouldn’t be fighting Sean O’Malley at the upcoming UFC White House event. With fans actively calling for the battle, many expected it to be one of the biggest fights of the night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / April 2

Cory Sandhagen agreed to another fight fans called for after Sean O’Malley White House snub

Many expected to see Cory Sandhagen face Sean O’Malley at the White House in June. This led to O’Malley defending his matchup with Aiemann Zahabi when this clash was announced as part of the six-fight line-up for June 14.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / April 1

Cory Sandhagen, Nina Drama, and Others Celebrate Chase Hooper’s Personal Announcement After UFC Seattle Loss

Chase Hooper may have lost a tough fight at UFC Seattle, but life outside the Octagon is giving him a much bigger win. Just days after being stopped by Lance Gibson Jr.

MMA News / HITC / March 27

Cory Sandhagen gives blunt assessment of Sean O’Malley’s approach to fighting

Cory Sandhagen doesn’t think much of how Sean O’Malley goes about his business in the cage, and he believes fans should feel the same way. Earlier this month, Sean O’Malley was booked to face Aiemann Zahabi on the UFC White House card in a bout that could determine the next title challenger.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / March 27

UFC Star Explains Why He Doesn’t Respect Uninspiring Sean O’Malley: 'Not a Fan of That Dude'

UFC’s No. 4 bantamweight Cory Sandhagen is asking fans to evaluate the sort of fighter they look up to. The 33-year-old recently described Sean O’Malley as someone who seeks out “low-risk, high-reward types of matches” after failing to secure a fight against him on the Freedom 250 card on the White House lawn.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 26

Cory Sandhagen explains why he doesn’t respect Sean O’Malley’s approach to fighting

Cory Sandhagen has no respect for Sean O’Malley’s approach to fighting, and he doesn’t think the fans should either. Earlier this month, it was announced that Sean O’Malley will compete on the UFC White House event against Aiemann Zahabi in what may be a number one contender fight.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 10

Sean O’Malley sets the record straight on claims he ducked Cory Sandhagen UFC White House fight

Sean O’Malley insists Cory Sandhagen was never an option for his next fight. ‘Suga’ is one of 12 fighters who will compete at the UFC White House event on June 14.

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 / 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.

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 / MMA Knockout 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 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 / Athlon Sports / June 9, 2025

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 / Empire Sports Media / May 5, 2025

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 / Dice City Sports / May 4, 2025