Cory Sandhangen recently talked about a potential title shot down the line in his latest interview. He will take on Umar Nurmagomedov later this year. According to Sandhagen, he has been promised a showdown with Sean O’Malley if he beats Umar Nurmagomedov in Abu Dhabi.
While Jose Aldo’s UFC 301 win over Jonathan Martinez was undoubtedly impressive, bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen disagrees with the idea of awarding the former champion a title shot next.
Cory Sandhagen will face Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of an Ultimate Fighting Championship card in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 3. The Las Vegas-based promotion announced the bantamweight pairing on Monday.
The UFC is returning to Abu Dhabi in August for a Fight Night and this morning, the promotion announced it’s main event. Top bantamweights will go head-to-head as former interim title challenger Cory Sandhagen (17-4) will take on Umar Nurmagomedov (17-0).
Cory Sandhagen, Marlon Vera, and current bantamweight king Sean O’Malley have been engaging in a mild triangle of banters. While nothing viciously targeted, Sandhagen prefers ‘Suga’ and his chance as a definitive striker in all long runs.
Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov will seemingly have their fight rebooked, as both parties have informally accepted the matchup. Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov were originally scheduled to fight this past August before an injury forced the Dagestani to withdraw from the bout.
Umar Nurmagomedov kept his unblemished record intact Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas, Nev., at UFC Vegas 87, defeating Bekzat Almakhan in a lopsided unanimous decision.
The main event for UFC Nashville between top bantamweights Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font drew widespread criticism from fans both at the arena and online.
This past Saturday night in the main event of UFC Nashville, we saw a catchweight bout between two of the best bantamweight contenders in the world. Cory “The Sandman” Sandhagen (17-4) took on Rob Font (20-7).
Cory Sandhagen has quickly become one of the most electrifying figures in MMA. His journey to the top tier of the UFC’s bantamweight division is no accident, but rather the result of unyielding commitment, tactical acumen, and tenacious spirit.
Rob Font is stepping in to face Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Nashville after Umar Nurmagomedov was forced off of the card due to injury. The
Cory Sandhagen was dominant in a curious split-decision victory over Marlon Vera in their bantamweight main event on Saturday at UFC Fight Night in San Antonio, Texas.
O’Malley (16-1-1) has quickly become one of the most popular fighters on the UFC roster.
Cory Sandhagen was mostly happy with his performance at UFC Fight Night 210, but he can also empathize with Yadong Song’s situation. Sandhagen emerged with a technical knockout win after four rounds when the cageside doctor determined Song couldn’t continue due to a significant cut over his left eye.
Welcome to F4WOnline.com's live coverage of UFC on ESPN+ 68: Sandhagen vs. Song, emanating from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. After a wild week, the Octagon is back at the UFC Apex after a much quieter week with a bantamweight headliner that could have title shot implications riding on it.
Cory Sandhagen Born: April 20, 1992 (Age: 30) in Aurora, Colorado Division: Bantamweight Height: 5’11” Reach: 70” Record: 14-4 (7-3 UFC) Association: Elevation
Cory Sandhagen wants nothing more than to stop the bleeding in a cutthroat Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight division where the faint of heart need not apply.
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