Last fight
Win
Sandhagen vs Bautista
Jul. 11, 2026
UFC Spotlight
Stats & Records
8
Wins by Knockout
3
Wins by Submission
6
First Round Finishes
Significant Strikes include all strikes at distance, plus power strikes in the clinch and on the ground.
Striking accuracy
- Sig. Strikes Landed
- 1233
- Sig. Strikes Attempted
- 2718
A takedown is awarded when a fighter deliberately grapples an opponent to the ground and establishes an advantageous position for an appreciable amount of time.
Takedown Accuracy
- Takedowns Landed
- 1
- Takedowns Attempted
- 56
- Sig. Str. Defense is the percentage of significant strikes attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Takedown defense is the percentage of takedowns attempted against a fighter that do not land.
- Knockdown Avg. is the average number of knockdowns per 15 Minutes window.
Sig. Str. by target
athlete record
Info
Status
Active
Place of Birth
Aurora, United States
Trains at
Tiger Beetle Martial Arts
Fighting style
MMA
Age
34
Height
71.00
Weight
134.50
Octagon Debut
Jan. 28, 2018
Reach
70.00
Leg reach
40.00
- Pro since 2015
- Eight wins by KO, three by submission (RNC, armbar, undisclosed choke)
- Six first-round finishes, four second-round finishes, one fourth-round finish
- Has won 13 of his last 19 and four of his last seven
- Two UFC title fights: fought Merab Dvalishvili for undisputed BW title in 2025 and Petr Yan for Interim BW Title in 2021
- Four of his six pro losses are to former UFC Champions Merab Dvalishvili, TJ Dillashaw, & Aljamain Sterling and current Bantamweight Champion Petr Yan
UFC 329 (7/11/26) Sandhagen lost a three round unanimous decision to Mario Bautista
UFC 320 (10/4/25) Sandhagen lost a five round unanimous decision to Merab Dvalishvili in a fight for the UFC bantamweight title
UFC on ESPN (5/3/25) Sandhagen defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via TKO (injury) at 4:08 of the second round
UFC on ABC (8/3/24) Sandhagen lost a five round unanimous decision to Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC on ESPN (8/5/23) Sandhagen won a five round unanimous decision over Rob Font
UFC on ESPN (3/25/23) Sandhagen won a five round split decision over Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night (9/17/22) Sandhagen defeated Song Yadong via TKO (doctor stoppage) at 5:00 of the fourth round
UFC 267 (10/30/21) Sandhagen lost a five round unanimous decision to Petr Yan in a fight for the interim UFC bantamweight title
UFC Fight Night (7/24/21) Sandhagen lost a five-round split decision to TJ Dillashaw
UFC Fight Night (2/6/21) Sandhagen knocked out Frankie Edgar at :28 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (10/10/20) Sandhagen stopped Marlon Moraes via strikes at 1:03 of the second round
UFC 250 (6/6/20) Sandhagen was submitted by Aljamain Sterling via rear naked choke at 1:28 of the first round
UFC 241 (8/17/19) Sandhagen won a three round unanimous decision over Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night (4/27/19) Sandhagen won a three round split decision over John Lineker
UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Sandhagen submitted Mario Bautista via armbar at 3:31 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (8/25/18) Sandhagen stopped Iuri Alcantara via strikes at 1:01 of the second round
UFC on FOX (1/27/18) Sandhagen stopped Austin Arnett via strikes at 3:48 of the second round
When and why did you start training for fighting? I don’t have an exciting story. I saw it on TV and signed up.
What ranks and titles have you held? Amateur North American and World kickboxing title. Brown belt in BJJ. Undefeated kickboxer
Who is your favorite fighter and why? I like all fighters who do their skills at a high level and don’t fight like dumb dumbs
Do you have any heroes? Martin Luther King and Bob Marley
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s another step that validates I’m on the right path of being the best fighter in the world.
Beyond a championship or money, what motivates you? Doing things that are fun and creative in my life
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? CU Boulder. Psychology BA
What was your job before you started fighting? I work for a nonprofit that helps abused and neglected kids. I still currently work there and love it. Mount Saint Vincent’s in Denver
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? WKA World kickboxing champ
Favorite grappling technique: Leg locks
Favorite Striking technique: My defense
Tell us about your life outside of fighting: I have a pregnant wife, I own a gym so I enjoy coaching
What is one thing that you want UFC fans around the world to know about you? I’m just a normal guy who is trying to be graceful in trying to be great at something for himself and the people around me. I hope it helps the fans try to do the same thing if it’s in them
