Cory Sandhagen

High school (ages 12+)
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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cory-sandhagen

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1. When was Cory Sandhagen born?April 20, 1992
2. What was Cory Sandhagen's job?Professional Mixed Martial Artist
3. What is the current UFC ranking?Number 4 in the Bantamweight division (as of August 6, 2024)
4. What is the previous affiliation?Legacy Fighting Alliance
5. What kind of fighting does Cory Sandhagen do?Cory fights in mixed martial arts, also called MMA, and he competes in the UFC, the biggest fighting organization.
6. When did Cory start fighting professionally?Cory started his professional fighting career in 2015 and first fought in Legacy Fighting Alliance before moving to the UFC.

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA): A full-contact combat sport that allows a wide variety of fighting techniques, including striking and grappling.
UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship): The largest and most successful mixed martial arts promotion company globally, hosting elite-level competitions.
Bantamweight Division: A weight class in combat sports, typically for male athletes weighing between 125 and 135 pounds (56.7 to 61.2 kg).
Grappling: A category of wrestling-focused martial arts and combat sports involving holds, throws, and submissions, distinct from striking.