Pros react after Cory Sandhagen sleeps Frankie Edgar at UFC Vegas 18

By Chris Taylor - February 6, 2021

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 18 event was co-headlined by a key bantamweight matchup featuring Frankie Edgar taking on Cory Sandhagen.

Cory Sandhagen

Edgar (24-9-1 MMA) had made his 135-pound debut this past August where he picked up a thrilling split-decision victory over Pedro Munhoz. That win had snapped a two-fight losing skid for ‘The Answer’, as Frankie had previously suffered setbacks to Chan Sung Jung and Max Holloway at featherweight.

As for Cory Sandhagen (14-2 MMA), ‘The Sandman’ was last seen in action this past October, where he picked up a sensational second round TKO victory over Marlon Moraes. That win was preceded by a submission loss to Aljamain Sterling at UFC 250.

Frankie Edgar

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Tonight’s UFC Vegas 18 co-main event only lasted 28-seconds. Cory Sandhagen was able to catch Frankie Edgar with a perfectly times flying knee which sent ‘The Answer’ crashing to the canvas. The victory marked Sandhagen’s second stunning knockout in a row.

Official UFC Vegas 18 Result: Cory Sandhagen def. Frankie Edgar via KO at :28 of Round 1

Check out how the pros reacted to Sandhagen defeating Edgar below:

Post fight reactions to Cory Sandhagen knocking out Frankie Edgar with a flying knee:

https://twitter.com/blondefighter/status/1358253489172975619

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