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Cory Sandhagen loses unanimous decision at UFC 329, fears injury

Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Cory Sandhagen loses unanimous decision at UFC 329, fears injury

Summary

Cory Sandhagen lost to Mario Bautista by unanimous decision at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. In a statement after the fight, Sandhagen expressed embarrassment over the defeat and reported he may have torn his hamstring during the bout. The injury occurred while attempting a knee bar, affecting his performance. Sandhagen, now on a two-fight losing streak, has a record of 4-3 in his last seven fights. He is expected to undergo an MRI this week to assess the severity of the injury, which could sideline him for six to twelve months.

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By the Numbers

•Cory Sandhagen lost to Mario Bautista at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026.
•Sandhagen fears he may have torn his hamstring during the fight.
•He has a record of 4-3 in his last seven fights.
•Sandhagen will get an MRI this week to evaluate his injury.
•This loss puts his title shot hopes in jeopardy.

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What they're saying

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UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen revealed he suffered serious injuries in his fight against Mario Bautista at UFC 329.In a rematch that was seven years in the making after Sandhagen submitted Bautista back in 2019, this time around it was Bautista who got the last laugh when he won a unanimous decision over Sandhagen, with […] The post Cory Sandhagen Reveals Serious Injuries in Mario Bautista Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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“Sandman” is bummed. Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight title challenger Cory Sandhagen suffered a unanimous decision loss in his rematch against Mario Bautista in the “Featured Fight” on the UFC 329 main card this past weekend (Sat., July 11, 2026) inside T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Two days after the loss, Sandhagen took […]
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