Fans praise ‘bad motherfu**er’ Cory Sandhagen for accepting fight against dangerous Umar Nurmagomedov

Cory Sandhagen could potentially challenge the champion if he defeats Umar Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen has only faced straight-up killers in his UFC career.

Fans praise ‘bad motherfu**er’ Cory Sandhagen for accepting fight against dangerous Umar Nurmagomedov

Cory Sandhagen and Umar Nurmagomedov (Image Courtesy: MMA Fighting and Verdict MMA)

Cory Sandhagen received immense appreciation from UFC enthusiasts for fearlessly agreeing to face the formidable Umar Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen has showcased his determination to face everyone, considering his decision to take on lower-ranked Nurmagomedov. “The Sandman” holds the No. 4 ranking in the stacked bantamweight division.

While fans praised Sandhagen for accepting the fight, some criticized Nurmagomedov. They accused him of benefitting from his “Dagestani privilege” after securing a matchup against a top-five opponent. However, this criticism is deflected by Sandhagen being the only one willing to take on Nurmagomedov.

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Sandhagen’s achievements in the bantamweight division elevated his status as one of the elite fighters in the UFC. Victories over prominent adversaries such as Marlon Vera, Song Yadong, Frankie Edgar, and Marlon Moraes highlighted his exceptional skills. With a professional record of 16 wins and four losses, Sandhagen has only lost to former UFC champions like T.J. Dillashaw and Petr Yan. He also lost to the current champion Aljamain Sterling at UFC 250.

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Meanwhile, Nurmagomedov follows in the footsteps of his mentor and cousin, Khabib Nurmagomedov. Nicknamed the “Young Eagle,” Nurmagomedov possesses devastating kicks, impressive speed, and combinations within close quarters. This matchup transcends the typical striker versus grappler archetype, as Nurmagomedov has dominant wrestling to go against Cory’s elite striking.

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Fans react to the fearless nature of Cory Sandhagen to accept a fight against Umar Nurmagomedov

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Cory Sandhagen always prefers the most formidable challenge (Image Courtesy – MMA News)

The upcoming showdown between Cory Sandhagen and Nurmagomedov will take place at the Fight Night event in Nashville. The month of August can potentially have two Fight of the Year candidates as Max Holloway fights The Korean Zombie in the same month. Fans commended Sandhagen on Twitter for being the lone fighter willing to step up against Nurmagomedov, as others refused to face him. Here are some fan reactions on Twitter:

In conclusion, Cory Sandhagen’s fearlessness in accepting the fight against Umar Nurmagomedov has earned him widespread admiration from fight fans. They recognized his bravery and self-belief in fighting a dangerous contender. The forthcoming matchup promises a captivating display of contrasting styles and has the potential to be a Fight of the Year contender.

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