Cory Sandhagen is the number 5 ranked bantamweight in the UFC who has had a quick rise to the top, and here is everything you should know about the American, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Cory Sandhagen facts
Birth Place | Aurora, Colorado, United States of America |
Father’s Name | To be updated |
Mother’s Name | To be updated |
Star Sign | Taurus |
Net Worth (2023) | $2 million |
Last Fight Earnings | $220,000 |
Age | 31 |
Date of Birth | April 20, 1992 |
Education | University of Colorado Boulder |
Nationality | American |
MMA Debut | May 30, 2015 |
MMA Record | 15-4 |
Divisions | Featherweight/Bantamweight |
Achievements | Number 5 ranked UFC bantamweight |
Partner | To be updated |
Children | None |
Endorsements | Jed North Move |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Cory Sandhagen is one of the most exciting bantamweights in the UFC. The number 5 ranked bantamweight contender was born on the 20th of April in 1992 in Aurora, Colorado. He has seen a quick rise to the top of the division, due to his immaculate striking and precision.
Cory Sandhagen Net Worth and Salary
Cory Sandhagen has a net worth of approximately $2 million. Thanks to his quick rise to the top, he has been able to grab big purses of late.
His biggest payday was his recent flying knee KO win over Frankie Edgar in 2021. He pocketed $221,000 that night.
For his first fight against Austin Arnett, Sandhagen walked home with an extra $22,500 in his bag.
Cory Sandhagen MMA career and UFC record
Cory Sandhagen made his debut on the 30th of May in 2015 in a promotion called FTW: Prize Fighting Championship. In 16 months’ time, he was already 5-0 up in his MMA career.
He then suffered his first-ever loss at Legacy Fighting Alliance, against Jamall Emmers. On the 27th of January, 2018 Sandhagen made his UFC debut, when he had a record of 7 wins and just one loss in his career.
Sandhagen faced Austin Arnett at UFC on Fox: Jacare vs Brunson 2, and won via. TKO in the second round.
He then went on a four-fight win streak, that included wins over Raphael Assuncao and John Lineker. This earned him a fight against top-ranked bantamweight Aljamain Sterling.
Sandhagen took on Sterling at UFC 250, but suffered a devastating submission loss to the Jamaican in the very first round.
However, he bounced back after that loss with wins over Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar.
More recently, Sandhagen was pegged back with another defeat, against the returning TJ Dillashaw. ‘The Sandman’ succumbed to a split-decision loss.
His MMA record currently stands at 16 wins and 4 losses.
Cory Sandhagen Family and Endorsements
Cory Sandhagen might be one of the most private Americans in the UFC. The names of his parents are not known. However, he has stated a couple of times that they are pretty old.
Sandhagen does have a girlfriend, but he has always decided to keep his personal life under wraps. Any further information about his girlfriend, if available, will be updated soon.
He endorses a sports apparel brand called Jed North Move.
FAQs about Cory Sandhagen
Cory Sandhagen has a net worth of $2 million.
Cory Sandhagen has a girlfriend, but is not married.
No, Cory Sandhagen doesn’t have any children.
Cory Sandhagen’s MMA record stands at 16 wins and 4 losses.
Cory Sandhagen is ranked number 4 in the bantamweight division of the UFC.
Cory Sandhagen made his MMA debut on the 30th of May in 2015.
Cory Sandhagen is 30 years old.
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