Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen: The bantamweight battle | UFC Journey

Marlon Vera vs. Cory Sandhagen: The bantamweight battle | UFC Journey
Enjoy the latest edition of ESPN’s UFC Journey, which features Marlon Vera and Cory Sandhagen ahead of their fight on March 25th
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[@Theunqualifiedmillionaire_TUMM]

I was already a Chito fan, but seeing how grounded he is only solidifies this more. Gotta respect a family man.👪

[@mnmz6934]

he's also a racist just letting you know

[@rdgpromotions6087]

@@mnmz6934 I’ve been a fan of Chito for year and I’ve never heard him say anything racist. You got a link?

[@Cub__]

​@@mnmz6934 Nobody cares

[@facehairteeth]

I'm a racist too. We would probably get along even tho we are not the same. I had chito winning this fight already but after watching Snadhagen talk in this I tho k Chito wins easy. SH will come out and land some good looking nothing the first round. He will get confident. Then chito turns it on

[@kw4704]

Chito has unwavering confidence in himself, where he wants to be, and what he wants in life. I sense some uncertainty from Sandhagen, like he is still figuring out what he wants - who knows if that is a negative or positive thing, but it's definitely a 180 from Chitos mentality.

[@LilBerny7389]

Both these guys at the beginning of there primes, both have unique and interesting fight styles and both have frankly terrifying mindsets on the sport of mma, thank the mma gods this is 5 rounds!!! 🙏🏼

[@listenup7284]

What? Sandhagen looked better a couple years ago. Chito is hitting his stride.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@listenup7284 based on what? Sandhagen absolutely destroyed Yadong last time they fought. A few years ago he was getting subbed by Aljo in like 15 seconds. He’s lost two fights. One to Yan, and one to Dillashaw, which was a robbery.

[@LilBerny7389]

@@listenup7284 there’s no way you just said that, Cory’s 30 about to be 31, hasn’t taken some crazy amount of damage even tho he’s been through wars, he’s been improving every fight, idk how you can say he’s not in his prime

[@True99Yank]

Facts

[@JamesKP17847]

@@listenup7284 sandhagen is getting way better he actually has some offensive wrestling now

[@girthbrooksvr5335]

I am from Ohio, a single father of a 5 year old and I am rooting for Chito. Seeing someone who came from where he has and the stuff with his daughter and what he fights for. I’m rooting for ya Chito, get that fk’n belt

[@nateb4543]

Good luck man. Got a almost 5yr old, 2 yr old and i think if something happened to my wife, i could not do this by myself

[@Mariafernandavelasco1]

🙏❤️

[@JFP]

Chito’s backstory is worthy of a movie being made about him and his journey especially if he becomes a word champion.

[@oleschmeed3916]

That combo chito was training was sick. Lead hook, rear body hook, round house. Very nice

[@goodsolonius7305]

He's got some dangerous weapons for 135 those are some straight up giraffe legs he's got with the power to match

[@grdamic]

Loading the hips

[@dixonanimals2012]

I’m calling it now he’s landing it on Cory this Saturday. Welcome back to the Chito Show baby!

[@ligmaballz1]

was a jab - body - round. ABC combo, bro

[@lebraa]

Dont count on him beating sandman on combo for combo

[@unmasking7974]

listening to these guys talk knowing what they've been through is unreal i have so much respect for them. cannot wait for this fight

[@rdgpromotions6087]

This is the fight I'm most hyped for this year so far. The only thing I don't like is that one of these guys has to lose.

[@caseyschoenleber1760]

Forreal. Been my 2 favorites in the division for a while now.

[@bigchuckle]

draw?

[@KhemBoBeatZ]

​@@bigchuckle I would not mind the draw at all cuz I love and respect them both

[@fsugfc]

Chito is gonna win. I think both are great fighters and been in my top for a while. I just see chito being that dog.

[@lethweiblackbelt]

Mine is definitely either Conor/chandler or next time jamahal hill fights

[@jacksonlombardi2959]

jason parillo is one of my favorite coaches to watch because he is always more than invested in every single one of his fighters. truly one of the great minds in the sport

[@MikeySkywalker]

Most coaches are man. They spend every day with these guys and their families if they have them.

[@satori-in-life]

Parrillo does amazing work with everybody he trains. He's taken Chito to another level since becoming his trainer.

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@satori-in-life So do a lot of coaches.

[@johno30197]

Chito vera is one of the nicest fighter's out there especially when talking about his wife and kid's saying he does this purely for his loved one's reverberates through us all am sure as we all have goals for our families his wife and kid's are his life everything revolves around that circle that's why he knuckled down and became the fighter he is today how can you not love this man...

[@No23Name23]

So he's basically the opposite of McGregor.

[@nolachino504]

Well said my dude!!💯🤟🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@Eyeofthetiger69]

Didn't he call Song, "chinaman"? People seem to have forgotten that.

[@anthonygarcia3922]

Nicest fighters out there? Yet, started the video with a big F you to sportsmanship & is always talking sht about all of his opponents lmao plus every thing you said has nothing to do with him being a nice fighter. He's a nice family man, not fighter...Who he is outside MMA is different to who he is inside the sport. You talk like he's the only one doing this for his family.

[@1gbuzzin]

135 is so stacked

[@Plus2u2]

My two favorites bantamweight fighters, but Chito shows no fear, can’t wait to see this banger 🔥

[@kentuckyking4343]

They're both good but I dnt we anyone in tht division messing w Chito except maybe merab n tht would suck bc he's boring

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@kentuckyking4343 Merab is boring? I guess you missed his last fight. Do you watch any of his fights or did you just see one and decide he’s boring?

[@connerbond5546]

​@@MikeySkywalker nah he boring pillow hands fr

[@MikeySkywalker]

@@connerbond5546 Pillow hands? He'd send you into another dimension, like he did Moraes and Edgar. Or he'd brutalize you Yadong style.

[@kentuckyking4343]

@@MikeySkywalker I've been watching almost every fight for the last 25 years. His last fght was probably his most exciting. I wouldn't say tht was a fight anyone will look back on like it was a great fight in ufc history or anything so u a merab nut rider or u jst like 2 run tht pole smoker from the safety of ur living room lilboy 🤔

[@stephenstuckey]

Man, this is bittersweet. Love both of these Savages. Such a siiiick matchup but someone has to lose, damnit. Would it be selfish of me to wish for a draw here?

[@simulationgaming4041]

2 of the most pure humans in the sport .. gonna be tough seeing 1 lose.

[@rudey6933]

Huge props to the production team for this documentary. Amazing work… great music and sound design too

[@youzabihh7763]

BRUH cory won tf out of that TJ fight. now that’s a robbery

[@superdave4543]

100%. UFC failed everyone in that BS decision. Sandman won the ship outta that fight.

[@Crispy44652]

Agreed, I had him winning at least three rounds, possibly 4. I do think he could’ve made it more decisive. He left it to a coin flip and lost.

[@billyin4c514]

He didn't win s***, he was getting taken down practically at will, and he was getting beat up in the clinch

[@lalucy3495]

Viva Ecuador!!!!!🇪🇨💛💛💙❤️ Tienes todo el país del Ecuador atrás de ti Chito!! Vaya con esfuerzo y pasión! 💪🏼🙌🏼

[@maineventsaint6737]

This is definitely one of those pick ‘em fights. True definition of how “styles make fights”. Love both of these guy’s unapologetic but still humble like personalities, wish both of these guys could win tbh 😂

[@hokagez4397]

I want to see Sandhagen v. O'Malley

[@GeorgetheGreat]

Sweet style match up

[@Chapin_42]

No doubt in my mind this is one of those fights we will look back at in 5 years and think about how lucky we were to be able to witness these two gladiators go to absolute war. Super pumped to see them put it all on the line, Cory and Chito are amazing fighters but even better people

[@trojinshadow8999]

Extremely disappointing knowing what this fight could have been. Chito just looked awful

[@donny5429]

I think Chito Vera is the more polished and confident fighter in this fight. There is no denying that Cory is a student of the game, but it seems like he needs to take a break. Then, come back when he has found what works for him. When Cory speaks, I hear a man that is frustrated on the inside.

[@Alan-rw3ez]

I disagree, he just seems tired as a always being looked at as the under dog, so he’s trying to prove how lethal he is.

[@SBAssociation]

I see what you mean about Cory, but that’s his love for the game. He genuinely believes he should be a champion. We will see tonight if he wins he’s definitely going too be the next champion.

[@trojinshadow8999]

More “polished”😂. Dude hardly did anything the whole fight

[@Runnit12]

Both of these fighters are amazing for the sport. You can see that their whole life is dedicated to fighting

[@stohneybaloney3586]

someone should make embedded for fight nights like this

[@stohneybaloney3586]

hopefully its the stary of it^

[@aliabdelaziz905]

I rather see the countdown

[@theGreatApe1999]

Fr this was fire

[@redstrat5976]

Agree

[@jeremiahfreitag5242]

When Cory is talking to the camera. You can look in his eye and see nothing. No emotions. What we call "deadeye" I will always bet on him. The man is a stone cold killer. When I think of Martial Arts. I think of him. Kudos sir. I hope you win

[@listenup7284]

Yeah especially the Aljo and Yan fights...

[@growing420discretely7]

@@listenup7284 😅😅😅😂

[@kentuckyking4343]

Chito a bad dude himself... dnt sleep on him

[@joelcook117]

@@kentuckyking4343 I’m not touching this fight I don’t really know who’s gonna win lol

[@Mechsickan]

Best part about a fight like this is the fact that I have to force myself to remain neutral and just watch the fight. Love both of these guys and am gonna be gutted for whoever’s on the wrong side of the finish but it’s gonna be fireworks.

[@desperatewanderer742]

Corey’s mom is hilarious

[@sharpgaming6237]

Hyped for this one, fight of the night for sure!

[@bradycrain4077]

I hope so, it's the only good fight lol

[@user-zo4iz2nv5u]

Performance of the night for Cory*

[@tjeastcoast4669]

Awesome production thanks for the show. I respect both of these warriors.

[@EricMichaelMehl]

Glad to see this fight getting the hype . It’s absolutely going to be one for the history books of 2 young hungry fighters.

[@alejandrodesiderio7608]

I love combat sports so much especially when their stories get told and all the trials and tribulations they had to go through. It truly sucks that one of them has to lose, but I’m glad mma has made it okay to have a loss as opposed to boxing. Good luck to these two warriors!!!

[@LilBerny7389]

It breaks my heart how much people drag guys or gals in boxing for just losing once, even if it’s a split decision to a world champion when there young, the fans will claim “well Floyd went 50-0 why should we care about a dude who’s 21-1” it’s beyond ignorant and I hope boxing can figure it

[@alejandrodesiderio7608]

@@LilBerny7389 seriously man it sucks that people think that way, but I’m glad mma is normalizing it!

[@Diego1__]

11:06 Look at that killer eyes 💀Chito is a real g

[@dixinbuttz44]

When Chito says life he says it like the guy on man on fire to Denzel. I will give u her life for your life.

[@fluffybasket5674]

Such cool & soft spoken killers in the sport. Wish guys like this got the same exposure as the loud characters in the UFC.

[@pprotectas8423]

This will be a tough one... I like both fighters... Their mentality and styles are amazing!!!

[@darrylh547]

Chito looking better than ever physically, been a fan for a long time and I hope he gets past Corey to that title shot.

[@Jv9569]

I can relate to both of these guys simple & straightforward mentality; along with the inspirational back-stories a lot of these guys have. This is why I like combat sports, along with the best fighting the best.

[@paujman]

Best gift my mother got for us boys were boxing gloves as well. Boxing has taught us so much.

[@brentdiaz4046]

I love how you're promoting this fight! Awesome video!

[@jesse3050]

I can relate to Cory a lot hope he can get this win

[@tydupont8084]

This is a potential fight of the year.. I can not wait

[@alcottdevalte7440]

This matchup is so great and exciting that it could have been for an interim belt.

[@BiblicalLongevity]

Corey is a very emotionally intelligent and self aware guy. I know it’s going to sound so vain, especially because of what I just said, but he reminds me a lot of me. The way he expressed the competitiveness since he was young, and always needing to be the best is relatable. Also, being aware of what’s going on with the fight matchups and such.

[@Mrimperialbeast]

😂

[@calne429]

I'd love to see Sandhagan fight sugar. People have been wanting that fight for a while too but with the way UFC put sugar up to fight yan he skirted a needed rematch with CHITO and or a dangerous fight with Sandhagan. All in time.

[@lawrencehackett6479]

This sounds crazy but I'm more hyped for this fight than I was for Leon vs Usman...maybe not gaethje v fiziev but still this 1 fight alone got me hyped. I think it's the battle for sweetness because the winner very likely fights the suga show

[@Wesley.Deuren]

Dude.....been hyped for so long. Especially considering it was supposed to have been a while ago and they pushed it back. Cannot wait!!

[@plain-bagel]

Love both fighters. Cory is super technical and produces impressive volume. But Chito is such a strong finisher. He turned Font into an alien that night, and his last two head kick finishes brutal. I hate that someone has to lose, but I expect Chito to pull this one off.

[@warrenstringham415]

"his last two head kick finishes brutal." Keep in mind that was against two washed-up fighters way past their prime with deteriorated chins.

[@plain-bagel]

@@warrenstringham415 only in mma can you smash 3 top 10s and the “fans” will still find a way to say it wasn’t impressive 😂

[@TanRicky321]

Chito is one of my favorite fighters bro. His focus is unquestioned. I would love to see a Sean vs Sandhagen fight

[@robertm9490]

Man this fight is going to be sick!! Love both of these guys! Idk who’s going to win this one.

[@nicodiaz627]

Im south american and love Chito, but I really resonate with Cory's personality and fight style. I dont care who wins both fighters are amazing!

[@BrennanCarpenfield]

Cory is so good and technical but everything that Chito throws is with 1000% evil intention. Fight of the year right here!

[@trojinshadow8999]

Rather disappointing show from chito. Great fight from Cory tho

[@ivanandrade4271]

I hope Chito’s takedown defense is on point for this match

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Man I still think Cory beat TJ. He showed he can hang with Yan. I see massive potential in Cory & in Chito. I'm really excited to see the top Bantamweights compete. O'malley, Yan, all Great match ups. Such high level skill sets and unique styles. I. Ant wait to watch all this play out no matter the outcome. They all are super talented.

[@Cardboard159]

Huge fan of both men in the way they hold themselves as examples on how to be a good human, definitely one of those fights where I don’t like picking a winner so to both the best of luck and may the best man win

[@carloferretti8956]

They always say damage is most important when comes to fighting, San Hagen beat Pillashaw in my eyes. That said go chito!!!

[@sweetg3377]

My most anticipated fight of 2023 so far

[@FaxxsSpeaker]

Can’t believe I’m watching this fight live in person can’t wait!!

[@ivannavarrete4872]

More of this content, please

[@patternsintheivy1]

5-6 really close friends IS a ton of friends Cory. Love both of these warriors.

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Awesome production for this incredible matchup, easy fight of the night for sure. Two highly skilled warriors, may the best man win on the night.

[@koopakid715]

Chito's cardio is underrated 🇪🇨

[@trojinshadow8999]

It didn’t show up Saturday😂

[@edmeds1336]

I love both these guys! This is an incredible fight

[@capnranch3906]

Really likes this, hipe you guys do it for every fight night and multiple fights.

[@FuckYoutube554]

Ecuador is gonna show up for Chito 🇪🇨🇪🇨 both fighters are beasts, cant wait for this FOTN

[@MegaFlowNyc]

Every Latino will be with Chito 👊

[@cuahtemoc7642]

​@@MegaFlowNyc Spanish speakers. There no Latins in South America. Only Europe

[@granescarabajo3900]

@@cuahtemoc7642 It's called latin america because all the languages derive from latin. It's not called spanish america lol

[@MegaFlowNyc]

@@cuahtemoc7642 stfu that’s like calling Americans English speakers you sound dumb 😂

[@cuahtemoc7642]

@@granescarabajo3900 Well, even English is Latin Canda also speaks French. Y'all speak Spanish or Latin?

[@abudujana13]

Thanks for the video, ESPN MMA

[@maxschubert3153]

Love both guys. Corys mindset it pure violence 🥶

[@growing420discretely7]

Sounds good, but Chito will KO him

[@carloseliboteo]

Great video!

[@IS-db6pn]

Cory says he’s feeling disrespected. Meanwhile, he’s a -180 favorite. 😂 Both are great. My favorites at 135.

[@DFWTB9506]

Dam I don’t know who to route for, both so likable in their own ways

[@brandonro2591]

Amazing video

[@jamesbyerly766]

Sandhagen kinda looks and his voice sounds just like Cruz

[@goIdfishgamer]

Most underrated main event of the year so far this is the only media I’ve seen of this fight So far

[@homeoffight]

This is one of the best pre-fight films. Really excited.

[@nateb4543]

One of those fights I'm psyched for. Then i remember somebody has to lose and wish that weren't the case

[@CrackerBarrelkid555]

Awesome video

[@mrb3144]

It's such a hard fight to pick aside both guys are amazing fighter's 👏 🙌

[@swizzler8053]

I want to see Sandhagen vs O Mally.

[@superdave4543]

Me too. Sugar would get beat up.

[@andrewcast]

Love both fighters don't want to see either lose

[@SC-fh7nt]

Chito need to work on that jumper 💀

[@anthonyortiz4538]

Much respect to you and your beautiful family chito

[@carloshumbertoquishpeceden9711]

VAMOOOS CHITOOO 🇪🇨🦍

[@cristianchavez1699]

excited about this fight is an understatement.. I'm giving this a shot for fight of the year

[@KhemBoBeatZ]

After I heard the story of Vera had to win the fight so he can use that money for his daughter surgery. Now she is be able to smile. Much love and respect for Vera 🙏

[@luissandman6114]

Cory’s family looks so nice and genuine

[@michaelguyea8970]

He was robbed, he clearly won the fight. Getting sick of watching judges ruin a great show.

[@abrahamayala3347]

Awesome fight , hate to see both of them lose. Either way badass main event

[@TheDrewzio]

This the best fight of the year. They both have such strong ‘whys’. Debate ur mum. Best fight this year, top 10 bantamweight fight of all time inbound.

[@notorious6040]

i’m such a fan of both these dude this is gonna be a hard watch for me😭

[@CarlosOliveira-kd1bv]

This made me like Cory so much more man. I already liked Chito and his family, but Cory was so open in this video, makes it hard not to root for both somehow.

[@jamesssss621]

Vera by tko.

[@peekos]

Where's part 2?

[@othmanebenharbit9820]

24 mins of gold 👏🏼

[@theartofpixels]

Love both fighters but pulling for Chito. I want to see him hold the belt before he retires.

[@huntersanders47]

Doesn't matter who wins this one's gonna be a banger

[@mindsoundmeditation7962]

I really want to see Sandman v. Sugar!

[@adamratliff9905]

Chito does deserve the title shot. No disrespect to Cory he’s a true vet but he allowed TJ to itch out the win in a crucial match not to mention the Yan fight just my opinion. But this is sure barn burner! Let’s go Chi-to!

[@TGIxChrono]

If either win they both deserve a shot imo

[@Alan-rw3ez]

Y’all gotta chill when people lose against top 3 guys. When all ur facing is the best competition it’s a different beast of judgement.

[@SaLaDmAn.]

Hoping the sandman pulls this one off!

[@zvonimirrebac6736]

When Chito speaks I listen....

[@Forastero593]

Amén!

[@viponly5372]

For real , so motivating

[@mephstv]

WHAT A FIGHT

[@majindrebeatz3166]

I can’t wait for this fight 🔥🔥🔥

[@fiftyfadesofgrey]

Well, since he working on his elbow, its good he did some work with Superlek this time around.

[@tmllw-x1560]

I’d love to see Sandhagen vs O’Mally man

[@robertt8822]

Now i finally understand people that say "i dont either fighter to lose" :(

[@Smellydoug]

Going to be hard to see either guy lose. Both are incredibly likeable.

[@kelmo54]

Marlon on a mission this guunna a banger!!