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Cory Sandhagen suggests No. 1 contender fight against TJ Dillashaw
UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen says that he is targeting a No. 1 contender fight against former champion TJ Dillashaw. Sandhagen knocked out Marlon Moraes in October with a spinning wheel kick to once again emerge as a top contender at 135lbs. The next UFC bantamweight title fight takes place at UFC 256 in December […]
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What’s next for Cory Sandhagen and Marlon Moraes after UFC Fight Island 5?
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 5, a key bantamweight bout headlined the card as Cory Sandhagen took on Marlon Moraes. Sandhagen was looking to get back into the win column while Moraes was looking to secure his second consecutive victory. Ultimately, it was Sandhagen getting his hand raised by second-round TKO. Now, […]
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Cory Sandhagen would accept title shot, but open to Frankie Edgar or TJ Dillashaw next
UFC bantamweight Cory Sandhagen says he would accept a title shot, but he is also open to fighting Frankie Edgar or TJ Dillashaw next. Sandhagen picked up the biggest win of his UFC career to date when he finished Marlon Moraes with a spinning wheel kick and punches in the main event of UFC Fight […]
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Pros react after Cory Sandhagen TKO’s Marlon Moraes at UFC Fight Island 5
Tonight’s UFC Fight Island 5 event in Abu Dhabi was headlined by a bantamweight bout featuring Marlon Moraes taking on Cory Sandhagen. The former bantamweight title challenger, Moraes (23-7-1 MMA), was returning to action for the first time since scoring a controversial split decision win over Jose Aldo at UFC 245. ‘Magic’ had gone 5-1 […]
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UFC Fight Island 5 Results: Cory Sandhagen TKO’s Marlon Moraes (Video)
Tonight’s UFC Fight Island 5 event in Abu Dhabi is headlined by a bantamweight bout featuring Marlon Moraes taking on Cory Sandhagen. The former bantamweight title challenger, Moraes (23-6-1 MMA), will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a controversial split decision win over Jose Aldo at UFC 245. ‘Magic’ has gone […]
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UFC Fight Island 5: ‘Moraes vs. Sandhagen’ Results and Highlights
The Octagon remains in Abu Dhabi for tonight’s UFC Fight Island 5 event, a 13-bout fight card headlined by Marlon Moraes vs. Corey Sandhagen. The former bantamweight title challenger, Moraes (23-6-1 MMA), will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a controversial split decision win over Jose Aldo at UFC 245. ‘Magic’ […]
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Pro fighters make their picks for Marlon Moraes vs Cory Sandhagen
In the main event of UFC Fight Island 5, a key bantamweight bout headlines the card as Marlon Moraes battles Cory Sandhagen. Heading into the fight, Moraes is a +110 underdog while the American is a -140 favorite. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the […]
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UFC 250 | Pro fighters make their picks for Aljamain Sterling vs. Cory Sandhagen
On the main card of UFC 250, Aljamain Sterling battles Cory Sandhagen in what many assume is a number one contenders bout at bantamweight. Heading into the fight, Sterling is a -120 favorite while the comeback on Sandhagen is at -110. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their […]
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Corey Anderson publicly apologizes to Jon Jones for questioning his religious beliefs
Corey Anderson has issued a public apology to Jon Jones for attacking him online about his religious beliefs. Anderson and Jones have had a history where the two have trash-talked one another and a fight seemed likely. Yet, “Overtime” would go on to lose to Jan Blachowicz leaving that scrap questionable to ever happen. Now, […]
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Cory Sandhagen says Dominick Cruz is not interested in fighting him at UFC San Diego
Cory Sandhagen says he will not be fighting Dominick Cruz at UFC San Diego. It was reported Cruz was interested in making his return at the event and Sandhagen then took to Instagram to say he signed the contract. Now, however, the surging contender says the former bantamweight champion is not interested in fighting him. […]
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Frankie Edgar’s bantamweight debut set for January 25 opposite Cody Sandhagen
Frankie Edgar has his first UFC bantamweight fight set. The former UFC lightweight champion will take on Cory Sandhagen at UFC Raleigh on January 25. ESPN was first to report the news. The bout will also serve as the co-main event. Edgar officially announced he would move down to 135-pounds after his title fight loss […]
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Raphael Assuncao vs. Cory Sandhagen booked for UFC 241
Two of the top bantamweights in the UFC are set to meet at one of the biggest cards of the summer. According to ESPN’s Ariel Helwani, No. 2 ranked bantamweight Raphael Assuncao will meet No. 8 ranked Cory Sandhagen at UFC 241, which takes place August 17 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California. The winner […]
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UFC Fort Lauderdale Results: Cory Sandhagen defeats John Lineker (Highlights)
A bantamweight bout between perennial division contenders John Lineker and Cory Sandhagen took place at tonight’s UFC Fort Lauderdale event. Cory Sandhagen enters tonight’s event on a five-fight winning streak, his latest being a submission victory over Mario Bautista. Meanwhile, John Lineker has won two straight and eight of his past nine overall. In his […]
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EXCLUSIVE | UFC Brooklyn’s Cory Sandhagen taking his opponent change in stride
Stepping in to replace Dominick Cruz to take on John Lineker was an opportunity that Cory Sandhagen wasn’t expecting, but it’s one that he relished. Now that Lineker has withdrawn from the fight and Mario Bautista has stepped in to replace him, Sandhagen feels like he’s back into his comfort zone heading into the fight. […]