Most likely Aiemann Zahabi (12%), no event announced yet. Next: David Martinez (10%), Umar Nurmagomedov (8%).
Updated (UAE time) · Percentages are NextSmash model estimates, not facts or betting advice.
Likely opponents Model estimate
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Model pick: Ranked #6 and #7, neither has a fight booked. Aiemann Zahabi lost last time out (14 Jun 2026).
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Model pick: Ranked #6 and #8, neither has a fight booked. David Martinez won last time out (12 Sep 2026). Riser.
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Model pick: Ranked #6 and #4, neither has a fight booked. Umar Nurmagomedov lost last time out (29 Aug 2026).
Field / other: 70%, including Song Yadong 3%. This covers everyone not listed above.
- Likely event
- Nothing announced.
- Last fight
- Loss vs Mario Bautista · Decision (unanimous) R3 5:00 · UFC 329 · 11 Jul 2026
- Career stage
- 2 straight losses: steps back.
- Confidence
- Low (High = officially booked · Medium = reported or a fighter's own claim · Low = model only)
- Last updated
- (UAE time)
Cory Sandhagen: frequently asked questions
When is Cory Sandhagen's next fight?
No fight is officially booked as of 1 Oct 2026.
Who did Cory Sandhagen fight last?
Cory Sandhagen lost to Mario Bautista at UFC 329 on 11 Jul 2026 (Decision (unanimous) R3 5:00).
Who is Cory Sandhagen likely to fight next?
NextSmash model estimate: Aiemann Zahabi (12%), David Martinez (10%), Umar Nurmagomedov (8%). Updated 1 Oct 2026. These are estimates, not facts or betting advice.
What is Cory Sandhagen's record?
18-7-0 (wins-losses-draws) in professional MMA, as listed on UFC.com (checked 1 Oct 2026).
Your pick
Other bantamweight fighters
- Mario Bautista #5 · next: Umar Nurmagomedov 16%
- Aiemann Zahabi #7 · next: Cory Sandhagen 12%
- Umar Nurmagomedov #4 · next: Mario Bautista 16%
- David Martinez #8 · next: Cory Sandhagen 10%
- Song Yadong #3 · next: Yan–Dvalishvili winner 20%
More: Bantamweight rankings and next fights · United States UFC fighters
Sources
- UFC.com athlete profile (record, rank, last fight) · 1 Oct 2026
- UFC.com rankings (Media + Meta), checked 1 Oct 2026 · 1 Oct 2026
- ESPN fighter profile (country, fight history) · 1 Oct 2026
Percentages are NextSmash model estimates from the factors shown above (see methodology). They are not facts, and not betting advice. Records and ranks come from UFC.com; country from ESPN. Checked 1 Oct 2026.