Cory Sandhagen takes on a former friend in TJ Dillashaw in arguably his biggest test to date in the UFC. ‘Sandman’ will headline UFC Vegas 32 alongside the former champion Dillashaw [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/TJ-Dillashaw-62507] in an epic bantamweight fight. Heading into the fight, there has been some amount of back and forth between the two men who used to be friends and training partners. In an interview with James Lynch, ‘Sandman’ shed light on his relationship with Dillashaw. He said, “We were training partners, you know, like, we were sparring partners. We were buddies, not the closest of friends, we didn’t hangout outside of the gym but when we were in the gym we were friendly together. I would say it was the whole MusclePharm phase which probably lasted like three years, and he was maybe a part of it for 2 of ’em…So yeah, about 2 years” What was once a cordial relationship between the two fighters, soured following Sandhagen’s call out. After his win over Edgar, ‘Sandman’ called out ‘cheater’ TJ Dillashaw he also went on to add, that Dillashaw was “coming off some of the most serious PEDs that you can do in the sport” Although what Sandhagen [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Cory-Sandhagen/] said was not false, it rubbed the former champion the wrong way who plans to handle business this Saturday and the fight for the belt once again. Recent reports [https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/4/1/22361306/morning-report-tj-dillashaw-takes-shot-at-cory-sandhagen-hes-become-a-little-bit-of-a-douche-lately] also suggest that Dillashaw had spies sent to Sandhagen’s camp to film a sparring session. Which will surely worsen the relationship between the two men further. Fight Stipe Miocic at Heavyweight [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-chael-sonnen-puts-his-rivalry-with-jon-jones-aside-wants-to-see-him-fight-stipe-miocic-at-heavyweight/] CAN TJ DILLASHAW FIGHT FOR THE BELT WITH A WIN OVER SANDHAGEN? TJ Dillashaw has been out for over two years. His last fight was in January 2019 against Henry Cejudo. The former champion is now 35-years old and is by no means past his prime. If he can secure an impressive win over Sandhagen, who is in red-hot form right now, he will catapult himself to the top of the bantamweight division. A win over Sandhagen might place him in a title eliminator or in a title fight altogether. A lot will depend on how he is able to secure a win against Sandhagen and the timeline for the rematch between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling. What do you make of Dillashaw’s return? Do you think he can get the job done against Sandhagen? Let us know in the comments below! 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Cory Sandhagen Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Cory Sandhagen?Â </strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is an American UFC fighter in the bantamweight division. He is one of the top fighters in the division and is in second place in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. Before UFC, he made a name for himself in other MMA promotions, such as Legacy Fighting Alliance. 'Sandman' is a vibrant MMA fighter and is one of the swiftest fighters inside the octagon. Fans and analysts have often termed his fighting style as effortless, which is also his strong point.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Early Life</strong><strong>Â </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Cory Sandhagen was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado. There is no information available regarding his parents or siblings on the internet. The fighter went to Smoky Hill High School and was passionate about basketball in his growing years. However, he soon started kickboxing and, after winning the WKA world titles, entered Mixed Martial Arts.</p>


[caption id="attachment_1981824" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1981824 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/imago1019215259h.jpg" alt="Cory Sandhagen" width="1920" height="1278" /> Credits: Imago[/caption]

He also has a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Notably, Sandhagen transitioned from taekwondo to boxing because he wasn't allowed to throw punches. Meanwhile, it was at the age of 17 that he was introduced to the world of MMA.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Wife and Kids</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is happily married to Erica Sandhagen. The two took the plunge in September 2023 as the fighter posted a heartwarming message on his Instagram that read, "<i>I love all the normal stuff about Erica â€“ her personality, her character, her values, etc. Outside that, it feels like Iâ€™ve had her by my side since the beginning of time."Â </i>Not much is known about Erica, and the couple does not have any kids yet.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen has an estimated net worth of $2 million. In his fight against Marlon Moraes in 2020, Sandhagen earned a whopping $215,000 while one of his notable paychecks came from his fight against Frankie Edgar, where he earned a large sum of $221,000. Meanwhile, it was his battle against Marlon Vera that saw him taking home his biggest amount to date, i.e. $320,000.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">'The Sandman' made his UFC debut in the year 2018 against Austin Arnett. Sandhagen started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via second-round TKO. He then fought Iuri Alcantara, where he won the 'Fight of the Night' bonus and followed it up with three more victories. However, <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/aljamain-sterling/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Aljamain Sterling</a> beat him via submission at UFC 251.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He bounced back and claimed two back-to-back T/KO victories over <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Marlon-Moraes/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Marlon Moraes</a> and <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/frankie-edgar/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Frankie Edgar</a>. He then went against the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/t-j-dillashaw/" target="_self" rel="noopener">T.J. Dillashaw</a>, where he suffered a split decision loss and followed it up with another defeat against Petr Yan. It was a fight for the interim UFC bantamweight title at UFC 267, but Sandhagen ended up losing by decision.</p>


[caption id="attachment_980356" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-980356 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1350281548.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1317" /> ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Cory Sandhagen in the UFC interim bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]

The 32-year-old bounced back and is currently on a three-match winning streak with his last three victories, coming against Song Yadong, Marlon Vera, and Rob Font.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen is associated with companies like Canna River and Sheath. The partnerships and endorsements help Sandman make some extra income to complement his UFC salary.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen has a Pro MMA record of 17-4-0. He has won seven fights each via knockout and decision while the remaining three victories came via submission. Speaking of his record in the UFC, the fighter has won as many as ten games while losing just three matches.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcantara and Petr Yan</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMAjunkie.com</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 February Knockout of the Month vs. Frankie Edgar</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2021 July Fight of the Month vs. TJ Dillashaw</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Cory Sandhagen was not a part of UFC 296, but he did watch the game as a fan while also indulging in some charity work. The fighter took to his official Instagram handle to give an update to the fans, <em>"Little bit of action fromÂ #UFC296Â - doing some cool charity events, hanging with some cool fans, meeting some cool fighters. Itâ€™s cool cool, my boi.Â @timexÂ @ufcÂ #timex. Love you guys. Catch you at the fights!"</em>

Meanwhile, the fighter also did charity in March 2024. While the details are not known, it is believed that he met the likes of Brendan Allen and Charles Johnson for some charity work in Miami.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Cory Sandhagen's Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Sparta Combat League </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Featherweight Championship (one time; former)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center">Cory Sandhagen's Social Media Accounts</h2>
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<td style="width: 17.7992%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 182.725%">Â <a href="https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/</a></td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Cory Sandhagen</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Sandman</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 48px">Aurora, United States</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">04-20-1992</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">32</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">5'11"</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">135 lbs</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Not Known</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Not Known</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">American</td>
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<tr style="height: 24px">
<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">$2 million</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">$320,000</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Erica Sandhagen</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 48px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 48px">Married</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">NA</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 96px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 96px">American professional mixed martial artist</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 24px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 24px">Bantamweight</td>
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<td style="width: 55.2153%;height: 72px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 179.443%;height: 72px"><span style="font-weight: 400">SCL Former Featherweight Championship</span></td>
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</table>

Cory Sandhagen

Cory Sandhagen Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More Who is Cory Sandhagen?Â  Cory Sandhagen is an American UFC fighter in the bantamweight division. He is one of the top fighters in the division and is in second place in the UFC Bantamweight rankings. Before UFC, he made a name for himself in other MMA promotions, such as Legacy Fighting Alliance. &#8216;Sandman&#8217; is a vibrant MMA fighter and is one of the swiftest fighters inside the octagon. Fans and analysts have often termed his fighting style as effortless, which is also his strong point. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Early LifeÂ  Cory Sandhagen was born on April 20, 1992, in Aurora, Colorado. There is no information available regarding his parents or siblings on the internet. The fighter went to Smoky Hill High School and was passionate about basketball in his growing years. However, he soon started kickboxing and, after winning the WKA world titles, entered Mixed Martial Arts. Credits: Imago He also has a degree in psychology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Notably, Sandhagen transitioned from taekwondo to boxing because he wasn&#8217;t allowed to throw punches. Meanwhile, it was at the age of 17 that he was introduced to the world of MMA. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Wife and Kids Cory Sandhagen is happily married to Erica Sandhagen. The two took the plunge in September 2023 as the fighter posted a heartwarming message on his Instagram that read, &#8220;I love all the normal stuff about Erica â€“ her personality, her character, her values, etc. Outside that, it feels like Iâ€™ve had her by my side since the beginning of time.&#8221;Â Not much is known about Erica, and the couple does not have any kids yet. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Cory Sandhagen has an estimated net worth of $2 million. In his fight against Marlon Moraes in 2020, Sandhagen earned a whopping $215,000 while one of his notable paychecks came from his fight against Frankie Edgar, where he earned a large sum of $221,000. Meanwhile, it was his battle against Marlon Vera that saw him taking home his biggest amount to date, i.e. $320,000. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Career Timeline &#8216;The Sandman&#8217; made his UFC debut in the year 2018 against Austin Arnett. Sandhagen started his career with a bang and defeated his opponent via second-round TKO. He then fought Iuri Alcantara, where he won the &#8216;Fight of the Night&#8217; bonus and followed it up with three more victories. However, Aljamain Sterling beat him via submission at UFC 251. He bounced back and claimed two back-to-back T/KO victories over Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar. He then went against the former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, T.J. Dillashaw, where he suffered a split decision loss and followed it up with another defeat against Petr Yan. It was a fight for the interim UFC bantamweight title at UFC 267, but Sandhagen ended up losing by decision. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES &#8211; OCTOBER 30: (L-R) Petr Yan of Russia punches Cory Sandhagen in the UFC interim bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 267 event at Etihad Arena on October 30, 2021 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) The 32-year-old bounced back and is currently on a three-match winning streak with his last three victories, coming against Song Yadong, Marlon Vera, and Rob Font. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Partnerships and Endorsements Cory Sandhagen is associated with companies like Canna River and Sheath. The partnerships and endorsements help Sandman make some extra income to complement his UFC salary. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Career Stats and Record Cory Sandhagen has a Pro MMA record of 17-4-0. He has won seven fights each via knockout and decision while the remaining three victories came via submission. Speaking of his record in the UFC, the fighter has won as many as ten games while losing just three matches. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Major Achievements and Awards Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Iuri Alcantara and Petr Yan Performance of the Night (Two times) vs. Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar MMAjunkie.com 2021 February Knockout of the Month vs. Frankie Edgar 2021 July Fight of the Month vs. TJ Dillashaw Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Charity and Foundation Cory Sandhagen was not a part of UFC 296, but he did watch the game as a fan while also indulging in some charity work. The fighter took to his official Instagram handle to give an update to the fans, &#8220;Little bit of action fromÂ #UFC296Â &#8211; doing some cool charity events, hanging with some cool fans, meeting some cool fighters. Itâ€™s cool cool, my boi.Â @timexÂ @ufcÂ #timex. Love you guys. Catch you at the fights!&#8221; Meanwhile, the fighter also did charity in March 2024. While the details are not known, it is believed that he met the likes of Brendan Allen and Charles Johnson for some charity work in Miami. Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Titles Sparta Combat League Featherweight Championship (one time; former) Cory Sandhagen&#8217;s Social Media Accounts  Instagram Â https://www.instagram.com/corysandhagenmma/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Cory Sandhagen  Popular Name Sandman  Date Of Birth Aurora, United States  Birth Place 04-20-1992  Age 32  Height 5&#8217;11&#8221;  Weight 135 lbs  Parents Not Known  Siblings Not Known  Nationality American  Ethnicity American  Net Worth $2 million  Salary $320,000  Spouse Erica Sandhagen  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children NA  Profession American professional mixed martial artist  Division Bantamweight  Titles SCL Former Featherweight Championship

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