When Is Cory Sandhagen’s Next Fight?

Russia's Umar Nurmagomedov, right, fights with Cory Sandhagen, left, of the United States, during a bantamweight mixed martial arts.
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  • Cory Sandhagen is currently one of the top UFC bantamweight contenders.
  • Sandhagen holds a professional MMA record of 18 wins and six losses.
  • Sandhagen is fresh off a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili last Oct. 4 at UFC 320 in their UFC bantamweight title fight.

Cory Sandhagen is among the top contenders in the UFC bantamweight division today and has risen to the top five rankings of the weight class. His elite and unorthodox striking combination has helped him become part of the division’s upper echelon.

The next time he steps inside the octagon, his MMA odds will be available at the BetMGM online sportsbook. But who will “The Sandman” face next, and when will it happen? Find out below.

When Is Cory Sandhagen’s Next Fight?

Sandhagen’s next confirmed opponent is yet to be determined, but he’s coming off a unanimous decision loss to reigning UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili last Oct. 4 in the co-main event of UFC 320, which went down inside the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Cory Sandhagen’s MMA Record and Statistics

  • MMA record: 18-6
  • Wins by TKO/KO: 8
  • Wins by decision: 7
  • Striking accuracy: 44%
  • Significant strikes landed per minute: 5.02
  • Significant strikes absorbed: 3.46
  • Takedown average per 15 minutes: 1.99
  • Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.30
  • Significant strikes defense: 57%
  • Takedown defense: 63%
  • Knockdown average: 0.30
  • Average fight time: 14:23

Cory Sandhagen’s Notable Wins

Sandhagen’s most notable wins in the UFC were against Mario Bautista, John Lineker, Raphael Assuncao, Marlon Moraes (twice), Frankie Edgar, Song Yadong, Rob Font, and Figueiredo.

Cory Sandhagen’s UFC Earnings

Sandhagen’s estimated total UFC earnings are around $1.1 million, which includes his base pay, bonuses, and PPV points.

One of his biggest single-fight payouts was when he fought Song in September 2022 and bagged $311,000.

Cory Sandhagen’s Team and Corner

Sandhagen is affiliated with the Elevation Fight Team in Denver, where he’s being coached by Vinnie Lopez, Christian Allen, Eliot Marshall, and Justin Houghton.

Other UFC fighters who are associated with the team are Curtis Blaydes and Neil Magny.

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Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.

Anatoly Pimentel is an NBA and MMA writer previously featured in ASEAN Sports, Asian Persuasion MMA, and Overtime Heroics MMA. He graduated from Adamson University with a B.A in Communication and is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM.