Cory Sandhagen secured one of the most vicious finishes the sport of MMA has ever seen.
Throughout his time in the UFC, the warrior has proven his striking skills beyond doubt, putting on many an impressive display.
Sandhagen defeated John Lineker in a ‘David vs Goliath’ style match-up, and has also claimed a victory over Marlon Vera.
However, the star, who returns to action against Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Des Moines, secured his greatest win against an icon of the fight game.
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Cory Sandhagen knocked Frankie Edgar out cold with a flying knee
On February 6, 2021, at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, Cory Sandhagen, went head-to-head with Frankie Edgar.
The showdown served as a massive challenge for ‘Sandman’ as ‘The Answer’ had previously conquered the UFC lightweight division.
In addition, the New Jerseyan was renowned for his toughness, with very few fighters able to even make so much as a dent in his granite chin.
However, that all changed when the now Hall of Famer set foot inside the octagon with Sandhagen.
Just 28 seconds into the very first round, the dangerous striker leaped into the air like a dolphin, connecting with a horrifying flying knee to put Edgar out cold long before he hit the ground.
The tremendous display earned the victor a Performance of the Night bonus.
UFC star Cory Sandhagen thought he ‘killed’ sparring partner after kneeing him in the head
While Sandhagen’s knockout win over Edgar was truly epic, the former King of the 155-pound division isn’t the only fighter to have felt the wrath of the warrior’s striking.
Now a veteran of the sport, the Coloradan is going above and beyond to help the next generation.
During sparring, he does his utmost to push the prospects of the future to their limits.
During one particularly brutal session, Sandhagen thought he ‘killed’ his teammate with a knee to the head.