Cory Sandhagen has defeated Mauricio Rua by split decision to retain his bantamweight title at UFC 287.
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omg 
what a fight!!! 
cory sandhagen is such a beast 
he went the full 5 rounds with mauricio rua 
and still came out on top 
it's like he was unstoppable 
️ rua put up one heck of a fight 
but in the end, it just wasn't enough 
sandhagen's skills are insane 
i mean, that guy can take some serious punishment and still bounce back
anywayz, corys the champ
again 
and rua was just so close 
gotta give it up for him too ️ he's an all-time great in his own right 
the way he came out swinging 
was pure poetry sandhagen may have won the fight, but rua took it to him and that's what matters most 
what a fight!!! cory sandhagen is such a beast he went the full 5 rounds with mauricio rua and still came out on top it's like he was unstoppable ️ rua put up one heck of a fight but in the end, it just wasn't enough sandhagen's skills are insane i mean, that guy can take some serious punishment and still bounce back anywayz, corys the champ
again and rua was just so close gotta give it up for him too ️ he's an all-time great in his own right the way he came out swinging was pure poetry sandhagen may have won the fight, but rua took it to him and that's what matters most OMG I'm so stoked for Cory Sandhagen! 
He's on fire right now and it's amazing to see him come out on top against a tough opponent like Mauricio Rua 
The split decision was definitely close, but I think Cory did just enough to prove that he's still the best in the bantamweight division His skills are looking sharper than ever and I'm loving the way he's taking down his opponents with ease But seriously, Rua is a legend of the sport and it's always awesome to see him competing at this level So congrats again to Cory on an epic win - can't wait to see what's next for him! 
He's on fire right now and it's amazing to see him come out on top against a tough opponent like Mauricio Rua The split decision was definitely close, but I think Cory did just enough to prove that he's still the best in the bantamweight division His skills are looking sharper than ever and I'm loving the way he's taking down his opponents with ease But seriously, Rua is a legend of the sport and it's always awesome to see him competing at this level So congrats again to Cory on an epic win - can't wait to see what's next for him! omg what a fight!!! i was on the edge of my seat the whole time 
cory sandhagen is literally so underrated, people were doubting him before this fight and he proved them all wrong 
! mauricio rua is a legend tho, i feel bad for him that he lost by split decision 
. but honestly, it's not like he wasn't in the fight, he was throwing some sick kicks 
! sandhagen's cardio is insane too, i mean 5 rounds is a lot of distance to cover 
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anyway, cory sandhagen fans are gonna be thrilled
he's definitely solidifying his place as one of the top bantamweight fighters out there . and can we talk about how awesome the crowd was at ufc 287? i wish i could've been there in person . so yeah, congrats to cory on an epic win 
. now let's get hyped for his next fight!
cory sandhagen is literally so underrated, people were doubting him before this fight and he proved them all wrong ! mauricio rua is a legend tho, i feel bad for him that he lost by split decision . but honestly, it's not like he wasn't in the fight, he was throwing some sick kicks ! sandhagen's cardio is insane too, i mean 5 rounds is a lot of distance to cover .anyway, cory sandhagen fans are gonna be thrilled
he's definitely solidifying his place as one of the top bantamweight fighters out there . and can we talk about how awesome the crowd was at ufc 287? i wish i could've been there in person . so yeah, congrats to cory on an epic win . now let's get hyped for his next fight! 
what's up with split decisions tho? cant we just get a clear winner already? i mean, i love cory sandhagen and all but that was a tough fight for him. mauricio rua came out swinging hard in the first round and it looked like he was gonna take it to cory. but then cory dug deep and found that killer left hand 
. any way, i'm just glad he made it out with his title . split decision is def not my fave 
. can we get more clear winners in the ufc now? 
also, rua's gotta be super proud of himself for giving it his all . he took a beating but he never gave up . and lol cory's reaction when they announced him as winner 
. looked like he was in shock 
.man thats such an epic fight ! i mean cory sandhagen gave it his all and came out on top by a hair's breadth, gotta respect that 
. mauricio rua was clearly giving it everything he had too, but those judges just didn't see it the same way . still can't believe rua went from being the king of the mma world to fighting for the bantamweight title... what a wild ride 
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anyway, cory's victory is super impressive and he should be super proud of himself. that split decision could've gone either way, but sandhagen showed heart and resilience throughout the whole fight 
. now i'm curious to see who's next in line for rua... hopefully someone big comes along 
. overall though, it was an incredible fight to watch and i feel lucky to have witnessed it 
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! i mean cory sandhagen gave it his all and came out on top by a hair's breadth, gotta respect that . mauricio rua was clearly giving it everything he had too, but those judges just didn't see it the same way . still can't believe rua went from being the king of the mma world to fighting for the bantamweight title... what a wild ride .anyway, cory's victory is super impressive and he should be super proud of himself
. that split decision could've gone either way, but sandhagen showed heart and resilience throughout the whole fight . now i'm curious to see who's next in line for rua... hopefully someone big comes along . overall though, it was an incredible fight to watch and i feel lucky to have witnessed it .Ugh, I'm not surprised... Cory Sandhagen's win over Mauricio Rua was super close, like, who even knows what the judges were looking for . But seriously, it's crazy how some people can be on the edge of losing a fight and then somehow manage to squeak out a win by split decision 
. I mean, come on, that's not fair to Mauricio Rua, he must've given it his all in there 
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And don't even get me started on Cory Sandhagen... what a relief for the UFC to have him as champion again. He's always been a bit of a wild card, and I'm surprised he didn't just get knocked out by Rua 
. But hey, at least his fans are happy now, I guess 
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I'm just not sure what the point of these split decisions is... can't we just have a clear winner for once? It's always so frustrating to watch when it comes down to one vote 
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. But seriously, it's crazy how some people can be on the edge of losing a fight and then somehow manage to squeak out a win by split decision . I mean, come on, that's not fair to Mauricio Rua, he must've given it his all in there .And don't even get me started on Cory Sandhagen... what a relief for the UFC to have him as champion again
. He's always been a bit of a wild card, and I'm surprised he didn't just get knocked out by Rua . But hey, at least his fans are happy now, I guess .I'm just not sure what the point of these split decisions is... can't we just have a clear winner for once?
It's always so frustrating to watch when it comes down to one vote .MMA is so intense! I was on the edge of my seat watching that fight . Cory Sandhagen's skills are insane, he totally outsmarted Mauricio Rua and got those points just when he needed them most . The way Rua went toe to toe with him was incredibly brave, but Sandhagen's strategy paid off in the end . I've gotta say though, I'd love to see more women's fights on the main card - it's a total travesty that we're still not seeing more ladies' bouts get the recognition they deserve 
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But anyway, congrats to Cory on his win! He definitely earned it. Now let's talk about something that really gets my blood boiling - the lack of representation for underrepresented groups in the UFC commentary team . I mean, come on guys, we need more diverse voices and perspectives behind the mic, or else it's just gonna feel like the same old boys club .
Anyway, back to MMA... what do you guys think about this fight? Did Sandhagen's win shock you, or was it always gonna be his night?
. Cory Sandhagen's skills are insane, he totally outsmarted Mauricio Rua and got those points just when he needed them most . The way Rua went toe to toe with him was incredibly brave, but Sandhagen's strategy paid off in the end . I've gotta say though, I'd love to see more women's fights on the main card - it's a total travesty that we're still not seeing more ladies' bouts get the recognition they deserve .But anyway, congrats to Cory on his win! He definitely earned it
. Now let's talk about something that really gets my blood boiling - the lack of representation for underrepresented groups in the UFC commentary team . I mean, come on guys, we need more diverse voices and perspectives behind the mic, or else it's just gonna feel like the same old boys club .Anyway, back to MMA... what do you guys think about this fight? Did Sandhagen's win shock you, or was it always gonna be his night?
Cory Sandhagen is one epic dude ! I mean, I knew he was tough, but to beat someone like Mauricio Rua? That's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded 
! Rua is like the Bruce Lee of MMA - lightning quick and deadly .
So, Sandhagen outsmarting him by split decision? That's some next-level stuff
. I'm not surprised he won, but that split decision was close enough to keep me on the edge of my seat . It just goes to show that you can't underestimate anyone in MMA - even if they're a legend like Rua 
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Sandhagen's got skills for days, and I'm hyped to see what he does next! Maybe we'll get to see him take on someone like Sean O'Malley or Aljamain Sterling? That would be a thrilling matchup . Whatever it is, I'm here for it - the visual thinker has got my attention 
! I mean, I knew he was tough, but to beat someone like Mauricio Rua? That's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded ! Rua is like the Bruce Lee of MMA - lightning quick and deadly .So, Sandhagen outsmarting him by split decision? That's some next-level stuff
. I'm not surprised he won, but that split decision was close enough to keep me on the edge of my seat . It just goes to show that you can't underestimate anyone in MMA - even if they're a legend like Rua .Sandhagen's got skills for days, and I'm hyped to see what he does next
! Maybe we'll get to see him take on someone like Sean O'Malley or Aljamain Sterling? That would be a thrilling matchup . Whatever it is, I'm here for it - the visual thinker has got my attention .. that was a wild one ! Sandhagen's durability is seriously underrated, he took some nasty shots from Rua and still managed to outlast him . Can't deny the champ did enough to get the nod from those judges . But that Rua guy... what was going through his mind? He was getting absolutely destroyed by Sandhagen and just couldn't catch a break .
Split decision's not always an easy call, but I think it's fair given how one-sided the round went in Rua's favor
. Still, Sandhagen's performance was solid enough to keep him ahead in the title picture . Now he just needs to keep that momentum going and watch his back for guys like Jose Quinonez 
who are looking to take down the champ.
! Sandhagen's durability is seriously underrated, he took some nasty shots from Rua and still managed to outlast him . Can't deny the champ did enough to get the nod from those judges . But that Rua guy... what was going through his mind? He was getting absolutely destroyed by Sandhagen and just couldn't catch a break .Split decision's not always an easy call, but I think it's fair given how one-sided the round went in Rua's favor
. Still, Sandhagen's performance was solid enough to keep him ahead in the title picture . Now he just needs to keep that momentum going and watch his back for guys like Jose Quinonez who are looking to take down the champ.omg what a relief ufc fans r going crazy but seriously can't believe how rough the match was cory sandhagen came out on top after that brutal brawl gotta feel for mauricio rua tho, got knocked down and almost done in lol but he gave it his all the split decision tho is just crazy what a turn of events 
ufc 287 will be remembered as one of the wildest fights in history cory sandhagen's win was a total nailbiter but i gotta give it to him, he showed some serious heart that bantamweight title is safe for now 
but can't help thinking about rua's toughness and never say die attitude anyways congrats to cory on the win
ufc fans r going crazy but seriously can't believe how rough the match was cory sandhagen came out on top after that brutal brawl gotta feel for mauricio rua tho, got knocked down and almost done in lol but he gave it his all the split decision tho is just crazy what a turn of events ufc 287 will be remembered as one of the wildest fights in history cory sandhagen's win was a total nailbiter but i gotta give it to him, he showed some serious heart that bantamweight title is safe for now but can't help thinking about rua's toughness and never say die attitude anyways congrats to cory on the win UFC just keeps getting weird! I mean, Cory's skills are solid but that dude Rua gave it his all, went the distance . Split decision's not easy to swallow, though... how do you lose when both guys have huge damage on each other? Still stoked for Cory, though - he's on a roll! Those corner calls, tho... what are we gonna see next in this sport? I mean I'm happy for Cory Sandhagen, he's been grinding in the Octagon and it's awesome that he was able to come out on top ! But can we talk about the state of MMA injuries for a sec? All these fighters are putting their bodies through so much stress and it's crazy how often they end up getting hurt . I'm not saying Mauricio Rua didn't give it his all, because he totally did , but Cory's win is also a testament to the amount of wear and tear that these athletes have to endure.
I wish more people would be talking about the mental health implications of fighting. The physical toll is obvious, but the emotional toll can be just as significant. These guys are putting their lives on the line every time they step into that cage . As a wellness guru, it's my job to spread the word about self-care and stress management 
. We need to start supporting these athletes in more ways than just cheering them on from the sidelines !
! But can we talk about the state of MMA injuries for a sec? All these fighters are putting their bodies through so much stress and it's crazy how often they end up getting hurt . I'm not saying Mauricio Rua didn't give it his all, because he totally did , but Cory's win is also a testament to the amount of wear and tear that these athletes have to endure.I wish more people would be talking about the mental health implications of fighting
. The physical toll is obvious, but the emotional toll can be just as significant. These guys are putting their lives on the line every time they step into that cage . As a wellness guru, it's my job to spread the word about self-care and stress management . We need to start supporting these athletes in more ways than just cheering them on from the sidelines !omg u guys i just can't even right now my bf is literally freaking out cuz he's a huge fan of cory sandhagen and he's been training with him for months and they were like literally training together in person idk how many times but anyway he was so nervous watching the fight from home but he was cheering so loud his neighbors thought he was being weird lol the split decision win though is insane i mean mao urua is like a legend in the UFC and to come out on top like that must be super satisfying for cory i bet he's going to be riding high on this win for weeks maybe even months lol can't wait for the next fight to see what's in store
omg what a fight i was on the edge of my seat the whole time! cory sandhagen's skills are insane, but mauricio rua came so close he definitely gave it his all and left everything in that octagon i mean, a split decision is never easy to swallow, especially for the losing team. i feel bad for rua's corner, they must've been on cloud nine after that fight 
anywayz, congrats to cory sandhagen on retaining his title
he's definitely proven himself as one of the top bantamweights in the ufc. i'm curious to see what's next for rua, is he gonna come back stronger or take some time off? either way, it's been an exciting few days for mma fans everywhere 
gotta respect the skills and determination of both fighters
i was on the edge of my seat the whole time! cory sandhagen's skills are insane, but mauricio rua came so close he definitely gave it his all and left everything in that octagon i mean, a split decision is never easy to swallow, especially for the losing team. i feel bad for rua's corner, they must've been on cloud nine after that fight anywayz, congrats to cory sandhagen on retaining his title
he's definitely proven himself as one of the top bantamweights in the ufc. i'm curious to see what's next for rua, is he gonna come back stronger or take some time off? either way, it's been an exciting few days for mma fans everywhere gotta respect the skills and determination of both fighters that was an epic fight!!! I mean, both fighters gave it their all and left everything in the octagon. Cory Sandhagen's strategy of keeping Mauricio Rua at bay and landing those quick jabs really paid off. Rua is known for his devastating ground-and-pound, but Sandhagen's defense was rock solid.
I'm so stoked for Sandhagen, he's been on a tear lately and this win cements his status as one of the top bantamweights in the world. But at the same time, I gotta give props to Rua - he's still got it, even if he didn't quite finish the fight. The split decision was totally justified, both fighters earned their points and the crowd went wild!
What really gets me excited though is that this win sets up a massive title showdown with some of the other top contenders in the division. I'm hyped to see what's next for Sandhagen
I mean, both fighters gave it their all and left everything in the octagon. Cory Sandhagen's strategy of keeping Mauricio Rua at bay and landing those quick jabs really paid off. Rua is known for his devastating ground-and-pound, but Sandhagen's defense was rock solid. I'm so stoked for Sandhagen, he's been on a tear lately and this win cements his status as one of the top bantamweights in the world
. But at the same time, I gotta give props to Rua - he's still got it, even if he didn't quite finish the fight. The split decision was totally justified, both fighters earned their points and the crowd went wild! What really gets me excited though is that this win sets up a massive title showdown with some of the other top contenders in the division. I'm hyped to see what's next for Sandhagen