Bantamweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Cory Sandhagen
18-5
Age
33
Height
5'11"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
70"
Avg Fight Time
14:02
Gym
—
UFC Record
11-5(16 bouts)
Wins By
6 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 1 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 2R2 4R3 2R4 1R5 2
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
61%
Bonuses
5
Style
MMA
Location
Aurora, United States
Last Fight2025-10-04
MD
L - Merab Dvalishvili
Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Petr YanDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
LOSS
UN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Nurmagomedov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
RF
vs Rob Font
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Font· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Vera vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
IA
vs Iuri Alcantara
UFC Fight Night: Gaethje vs. Vick· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 1:01
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 1:01
WIN
AA
vs Austin Arnett
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Brunson 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Body At Distance
R2 3:48
KO/TKOPunches to Body At Distance·R2 3:48
WIN
DF
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Knee Injury
R2 4:08
KO/TKOto Knee Injury·R2 4:08
WIN
SY
vs Song Yadong
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Song· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Cut
R4 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageCut·R4 5:00
LOSS
TD
vs TJ Dillashaw
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
FE
vs Frankie Edgar
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Flying Knee Head
R1 0:28
KO/TKOFlying Knee Head·R1 0:28
WIN
MM
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick
R2 1:03
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance Wheel Kick·R2 1:03
WIN
JL
vs John Lineker
UFC Fight Night: Jacare vs. Hermansson· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
MB
vs Mario Bautista
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Submission
Armbar On Ground
R1 3:31
SubmissionArmbar On Ground·R1 3:31
LOSS
PY
vs Petr Yan
UFC 267: Blachowicz vs. Teixeira· 2021-10-30
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
AS
vs Aljamain Sterling
UFC 250: Nunes vs. Spencer· 2020-06-06
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 1:28
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 1:28
WIN
RA
vs Raphael Assuncao
UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MD
vs Merab Dvalishvili
UFC 320: Ankalaev vs. Pereira 2
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
+330DOG
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00·+330
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.1/min
Grappling
1.28 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Cory adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
40 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+74% vs div avg
75%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
65%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
48%
⭐Other
Counters
45%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (75%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (143%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 301% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
6
86% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
14% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (6 techniques)
Cut
#11
17% of KOs
Flying Knee Head
#21
17% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
Wheel Kick
#31
17% of KOs
Punches to Body At Distance
#41
17% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#51
17% of KOs
to
Knee Injury
#61
17% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Armbar On Ground
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 86% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Cut leads with 1 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Armbar On Ground (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪🎪 Finishing tool collection: 7 different techniques used. No clear pattern - adapts based on position and opportunity.
- 📊📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
Division Rank#28 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#15 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
44% acc83%
Clinch
61% acc3%
Ground
59% acc14%
Striking Differential+1.72/min
5.06 landed/min3.34 absorbed/min
5.06
Landed/Min
3.34
Absorbed/Min
0.29
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1064
Sig. Strikes Attempted2358
Key Insights
Cory is a distance-first striker, with 82% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Favorable output (1.5:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 83% of output at range with 44% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
35%
Below Avg
Division Rank#27 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
63%
Above Avg
Division Rank#34 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
2%
Landed
1
Defended
51
Total
52
1.28
TD / 15min
0.29
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
52
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
36
Landed
104
Attempted
35%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
4 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
75%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
3 career submission wins.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,128
1.96
Ratio
Absorbed
1,084
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
38.1
High
Strikes/Min
6.2
Standing %
81%
R3 vs R1 Output
106%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.96x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (38.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 16 fights
R1 Control
0:58
R2 Control
1:09
R3 Control
0:33
R1 to Final
+4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+9.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+9.1pp
Body
-4.3pp
Leg
-4.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-20.7pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Championship Rounds
Based on 7 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
23.3
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
19.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
85%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#18
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#17
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#28
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#15
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#24
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#34
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#11
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3165
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
8
/ 14
57% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights