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Cory Sandhagen fought Mario Bautista at UFC 329 in Las Vegas and lost by unanimous decision after appearing to tear his hamstring from a knee bar at the end of the first round, forcing him to limp through rounds two and three. An MRI will determine the damage, Bautista earned all three 29-28 scores, and Sandhagen now sits at 1-3 in his last four fights as Bautista shows progress since their 2019 meeting.
Cory Sandhagen publicly blasted Sean O’Malley for ducking a potential UFC White House showdown, arguing the fight should happen despite ongoing rumors of a secret card and a teased lineup from Dana White; the piece also notes O’Malley’s recent win over Song Yadong at UFC 324 and reflects broader UFC gossip surrounding the White House event.
Merab Dvalishvili defended his UFC bantamweight title with a dominant five-round unanimous decision over Cory Sandhagen, showcasing relentless pressure and ground control, leading to questions about his dominance and potential GOAT status in the division.
Henry Cejudo predicts Cory Sandhagen will defeat Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 320, praising Sandhagen's striking and technique, and suggests Dvalishvili's fight should headline the event instead of the current main event. Cejudo also highlights Dvalishvili's status as a top bantamweight and the importance of composure for Sandhagen to succeed.
Merab Dvalishvili successfully made weight after a concerning delay at the UFC 320 weigh-ins, ensuring his fight against Cory Sandhagen remains scheduled, amidst other weigh-in adjustments and concerns about fight readiness.
After losing to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O'Malley offered to fight Cory Sandhagen on short notice at UFC 318, but the UFC prioritized the title fight between Dvalishvili and Sandhagen. O'Malley views Sandhagen as a highly skilled opponent and believes a future fight between them is likely, while also sharing his insights on the upcoming title bout.
Petr Yan, a former UFC Bantamweight Champion, predicts a 60-40 favorability for Merab Dvalishvili over Cory Sandhagen in their upcoming fight, expressing his interest in facing the winner after his recent victory and emphasizing his desire to stay active and provide for his large family.
Sean O'Malley, despite losing twice to Merab Dvalishvili, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming UFC 320 fight between Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, highlighting the strengths and styles of both fighters and expressing uncertainty about the outcome.
Sean O'Malley, a top UFC bantamweight star, faces criticism from rival Cory Sandhagen who suggests he needs to make technical adjustments beyond his striking to compete effectively with top fighters, especially after consecutive losses. Sandhagen believes O'Malley can improve his game to climb back into title contention, particularly if the current champion Merab Dvalishvili loses his title, opening a potential matchup between them.
Henry Cejudo believes Merab Dvalishvili could be the bantamweight GOAT if he defeats his next challenger, Cory Sandhagen, and potentially become the top pound-for-pound fighter, but he also warns that Dvalishvili might lose his title in his next defense.
Merab Dvalishvili continues his winning streak in the UFC, with Joe Rogan questioning who can beat him, and Sandhagen suggesting the only way to defeat him is by knocking him out, as Dvalishvili nears a divisional record.
Joe Rogan praises Merab Dvalishvili's dominance after UFC 316 and questions whether Cory Sandhagen can devise a game plan to beat him, highlighting Dvalishvili's wrestling and cardio as key advantages.
Merab Dvalishvili remains a top contender in the UFC bantamweight division after defeating Sean O'Malley at UFC 316, with plans for his next fight possibly against Cory Sandhagen. Sandhagen was surprised by O'Malley's increased movement in their rematch and believes the key to beating Dvalishvili is to knock him out, given his relentless work rate.
Merab Dvalishvili discusses his potential next opponents in the UFC bantamweight division, highlighting Cory Sandhagen as a top contender and addressing the possibility of fighting teammate Patchy Mix, while preparing for a rematch against Sean O'Malley.
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili plans a quick turnaround after his rematch with Sean O'Malley at UFC 316 to fight top contender Cory Sandhagen, aiming to stay active and extend his title reign, despite some motivation struggles due to his previous victory over O'Malley.