A Sitdown With Cory Sandhagen: Life, Fighting and Sean O'Malley | Morning Kombat

[@MMAOnPoint]

Okay, that Malibu's most wanted line for Sean O'Malley got me. 🤣

[@oak8891]

timestamp papi?

[@corypope7400]

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[@thatindiandude4602]

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[@robertt8822]

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[@Maartun]

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[@JoseRodriguez-op4fp]

Did anyone laugh when Cory asked Luke how he was he didn’t answer and just start the interview 😂

[@ThatMexicanMMADude]

20:27 "Once you get past his Malibu's most wanted aesthetic, he's a very smart guy" 🤣🤣🤣

[@mugen9499]

I could listen to both of y’all for hours, Cory is such an intelligent/wise person! appreciate his in-depth understanding of everything

[@sat8959]

He's like a self-aware Dom Cruz.

[@its_bogeyyy]

Holy shit, I didn't realize Cory was this self-aware and, for lack of a better term, thoughtful. Absolutely incredible interview, and what a cool guy! Really hoping to see him get the belt soon! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@lowlowseesee]

welcome to the party pal

[@dustinpakatak]

Not saying bro every other word helps a lot. The last yearish he’s removed that annoying crutch

[@steelob5693]

I'm a Lil nervous he maybe too in his head I think that's makes omally champ he's not in his head

[@DillPickl3s]

you should check out his episode on the JRE podcast. I'm sure you'll enjoy it

[@technodromen]

He and Aspinall are my absolute favorites in- och outside the cage. Absolute beasts in the cage. Absolute class acts out the cage.

[@ChristoMac]

For some reason I keep coming back to this. Cory is a legit scientist, and speaks knowledge.

[@P3t3rminator]

Such a great conversation. Just getting directly to the point and trying to get them essences crystallized. Luke talking to someone who got his head on right is a pleasure to listen do. Now let's get Brian to do Mike Perry in such an intimate setting.

[@Last_Chance.]

Cory is one of the most cerebral fighters in the game today.

[@AXharoth]

100%

[@jupiter619]

One of my fav interviews. Love Cory's rants

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It's really cool to see cory give O'malley props because i think they both have some of the best fight IQ & abilities to utilize their fight IQ. So it's cool to see mutual respect even if you are wanting to compete against them. I just respect that a lot.

[@RLS_91]

My favorite fighter , love the sandman. So stoked for this interview!

[@connor8558]

Same here! Him and Dustin💎

[@nickvaldes9833]

Cory is such a student and master learner man. This convo and his with Joe and other interviewers just blow my mind at how open and analytical he is about his game and the game in general

[@Uncomfortable_Truths_642]

This was a really great interview. LT at his best with an interview partner that can meet and speak to him in similar terms. Always great to see CS in long form discussions. Very well done to all.

[@aontaithe-]

You know Luke came in his pants when he found out he was having a sit down w Cory

[@kelvo1987]

Meeting if the 🧠s

[@toastwoozi]

sit down, pants down

[@kelvo1987]

@@toastwoozi no pants 😜

[@spacentime77]

🤣😂

[@amoakodarkwa2616]

They were at his ankles😂 Wasn’t even in the pants bro

[@TheReal_DeanD]

Great talk. Thanks Luke, Cory and MK Team.

[@Mattisin]

This is your best fighter interview. Love it

[@Highsen]

"doing good, how are you?" "WERE HERE WITH CORY SANDHAGEN HOW DID YOU MEET RYAN HALL"

[@jennysedgley8284]

Luke you have a real talent for ferreting out thoughtful, intelligent people to interview. The discussion on purpose was marvellous.

[@SocietalLogic]

Cory: I've been with this team since 5 years ago. Luke: How long have you been with this team? Somewhere, BC is shaking his damn head. 😅

[@jdrum208]

Cory is that dude. My favorite fighter in MMA

[@theonce-ler7732]

Cool to see Cory give O’Malley props, I think that’s the most exciting fight the UFC can make in that division and it’s a striker’s delight.

[@namkablam]

I would love to see Luke and Cory play Dance Dance Revolution LOL

[@degui1224]

How can anyone not like this dude. Smart as fuck and just great human being in general.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

It will be so exciting to see Cory vs O'malley someday. They are both some of the most diverse & dynamic fighters. It would really be a battle of fight IQ & unique talent. I wish he didn't get injured so we could of had this match but it makes sense that the Chito fight happens when everyone else was recovering from a injury. I'm excited to see any of the future fights in this division. It's without a doubt the most talented division.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

@@jareddotson8516 it would be interesting because Sean has shown he is capable of defending grappling & mixing it up alongside his other abilities. It would definitely be one of the highest level chess matches in MMA. So much so that i would be interested in watching them compete 10 times or best of 7 like the NBA finals. They each are so physically talented and also so Mentally talented, when it comes to fight IQ & how they utilize it in the moment of a fight. It's so awesome to watch.

[@ThatMexicanMMADude]

Sandhagen vs O'Malley has been one of my dream fights for years, their striking exchanges will be the most skillful display of mma striking today imo. I really hope O'Malley defends against Chito & fights Sandhagen next, it'll be that much more intriguing if it's for a world title.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

@@ThatMexicanMMADude i hope so too but even if it doesn't work out like that, I'd love to see them compete no matter what. I admire the willingness of the best of the best being willing to compete against the best. So with that being said, if one of these fighters lose I'm not going to stop enjoying watching them compete. Win or lose i just love watching them test themselves and push their own limits, see where their skill levels can achieve. I wish more people in the MMA/boxing community can appreciate this aspect of combat sports but so many people have shown to be so all or nothing, right or wrong, black or white.. like with this most recent volk loss... People turned or at least doubted him a ton after that. When in reality it was insane he took that risk on 10 days notice, cut all that weight, he was not in fight shape due to his surgery keeping him from training.. and he got wobbled in the first couple minutes and so many people switched up and started saying a bunch of stuff.. Like volk didn't just take a huge dumb risk.. props to Islam but don't give up on volk. Just like don't give up on these awesome match ups we have in the bantamweight division just because if someone loses here, or loses there? Idk.. i just wish we can enjoy good, high level mma even if not every fight goes the right way.. (if any of that makes sense. Sorry to ramble on)

[@buhlake3391]

Good stuff Luke! Can't wait to see Cory vs o'malley!

[@Mockracy]

Very nice and informative interview.

[@cuylerballenger]

your combo of personal, business and technical fight stuff is perfect. good guest and would gladly watch others. good stuff Luke

[@7irishrock]

Put this content straight into my veins!!! Thanks MK

[@steelob5693]

I love this guy he's the real deal. Can't wait to see you be a champ.. sandhagen

[@BJJSubArtist]

Appreciate the interview Luke and Cory's responses, he has an interesting perspective on fighting and life. Thoughtful guy.

[@371shittyprismax5]

Great interview. These kind of interviews are one of Luke's strongest suits. It sucks that he has beef with tons of fighters and managers

[@bvaugh11]

This is the type of long-form interview we need when it comes to MMA. No hyperbole or clickbait injection but thoughtful questions and analysis. Cory Sandhagen was refreshingly honest which seems to be becoming rarer and rarer in the MMA space.

[@calatianupriser]

One of the best interviews ive seen in some time. Very good stuff.

[@SegaGenesisEvangelion]

I love when Luke gets to talk to someone who makes him actually seem happy for once lol, great interview fellas. "If Chito wins... that might even make me champ!" lmao!

[@louiematarazzo]

I’ve been trying to think so long who Sean reminds me of, thank you so much Cory , malibus most wanted, that killed me hahaha

[@ThatMexicanMMADude]

I almost spit my water when he said that... "Malibu's most wanted" 🤣

[@brandonnewell4081]

Out of every fighter interview I've seen, this is my favorite.

[@MikeySkywalker]

4:54 You know Luke was like drooling 🤤 when Cory was giving this long winded answer. No need to apologize Cory! 😂

[@jayramos6942]

Thank you Luke & Corey for this interview. It was crazy insightful

[@007Straggler]

Wow, that was intellectual, and informative. What wonderful analysis. Thoughtful is the word, really insightful, I'm so impressed with you both.

[@depthsofhell]

Thank you kind sir

[@johnatlas3452]

Great interview. Cory rules

[@mikeiso8963]

TJ dillashaw knee hates the day he messaged Ryan 😂

[@Lukebunghole]

Wow my favorite thing about LT is his intellect and analytical ability. Now I see that Cory shares that same thoughtfulness and I respect him so much more for it

[@TheMutantProductions]

Great interview Luke. Some great late night listening for me

[@bernards9542]

Cory is the man. Can't wait to see him in there again.

[@mikeymouse3941]

I have a lot of other videos on my watchlist that I was ready to hit play on. I thought I’d give this a listen for a minute or 2 before closing it out because I only have so much time to dedicate to videos and UFC, but you both held my full attention the full way thru. Excellent interview!!

[@jaylopez4172]

This is all I can ask of today. Excellent surprise.

[@TheTjSquire]

Been hitting refresh looking for this for an hour.

[@kosta764]

this is definitely one of the best interviews on MK

[@paulholland3976]

Just watched this twice back to back. Appreciate Corey's philosophy on life just as much as the fight talk. Stellar interview.

[@ciaracet0716]

Been watching UFC/mma regularly for over 15 years now. Cory Sandhagen is my favorite fighter currently competing and has been for some time now

[@Kocain]

One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time

[@TWIZZY_RlCH]

one of the most slept on guys imo

[@mentalglitch9603]

I’ve watched a lot of Sandhagen interviews, they’re all good, but this one was great. I could listen to Luke and Cory talk MMA all day

[@36patrick79]

Big fan of Cory

[@talkingfights]

man respect

[@JackRabbitSlimz1]

4 1/2 minutes in and these dudes got me googling words...

[@Quiron1985]

Watched the whole interview and time flew by. That's a very good thing.

[@vanslang5385]

This interview is for the hardest core technical MMA fan. Luke Thomas & Corey Sandhagen 🔥 🥋

[@amykushcol]

I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy this, but I really did. 35 minutes in, the analysis of life and current times, very interesting. These cerebral sit-downs are awesome.

[@sandman62100]

I really hope he becomes champ. We need more people like him and Wonderboy and less of people like Sean Strickland and Colby.

[@prestongregory7231]

This is the greatest video I possible could’ve opened my KZbin to

[@frzpop]

Excellent interview! Rooting for Cory!

[@eremiassandbk7403]

These interviews are so good, LT is hands down the best interviewer in the game.

[@nathanbuford9263]

An interview with Cory and Dom would be amazing!

[@reynoldstowns7868]

Wow, this guy is fucking cool. Maybe my new favorite fighter just because of his brain. I mean I knew he was smart, but this in depth, longer form interview shows a whole other level to it.

[@mjmcg73]

Luke you're a great interviewer. But the best thing you do is your questions within questions. You can only do that by listening, understanding your subject matter and being in the moment. Well done

[@whereismy5ht]

What a gem thank you guys!

[@vincentvandervelden3554]

Thank you Cory and Luke Mega insightfull

[@SnOwL5]

I could listen to these 2 talk all day

[@TomHardysCousin]

Awesome stuff Luke. Great job letting him speak. He’s an interesting character. Unfortunately not one that’s got the most buzz, but he deserves it. Would love to see more of this.

[@keegan7th]

A chance to listen to Luke and Cory talk for an hour? Sign me the fuck up

[@baxeto]

Damn… I was already a fan of Cory, but this interview might make him my favorite fighter. Fantastic questions and phenomenal responses! I need you guys to catch-up like this every year.

[@dheerajsharma7252]

This interview is a Masterpiece, Luke. This is the best format to do an interview. Sandhagen is a genius.

[@timmckay5117]

What a class act. Always liked Cory, but now I find myself being a huge supporter.

[@mattrush8005]

Corey is so freaking thoughtful. My favorite fighter for sure.

[@thewalkingdunning-krugeref9664]

This went about how I expected. Great chat.

[@chrisp6829]

Bro I fucking love this conversation! My favorite fighter being asked really good incitful questions I want to know. Could listen to 6 more hours of this and pretty much anything Corey talks about

[@M_WH]

Really great interview! Fantastic questions and cerebral answers

[@parker02]

Best Sandhagen interview to date, thank you for this

[@MrVirtuezzz]

49:25 not only character and virtues but legitimately your own fulfillment, peace of mind, and happiness. The game of materialistic success is like an insanely addictive game that, when you beat it, leaves you with absolutely nothing. Unfortunately, for a lot of people it takes getting there and "beating the game" to understand or maybe even not understand and just live with a feeling of dread/emptiness. It's the age-old story of Buddha. edit: Cory then mentions the B-man a few minutes later lol

[@erickbolden2584]

So great. Might be a good idea to have one or two of these on Wednesdays and just do two main shows on Monday and Friday. Love when you and BC go to gyms and interview fighters, coaches, trainers, etc in a professional manner. If logistically possible of course.

[@salrodriguez6963]

They should really do that. Three main shows per week seems to make them reach for content. Most weeks there isn’t a need for three shows.

[@Last_Chance.]

​@@salrodriguez6963they're reaching for the money. They need to focus on quality not quantity. They have enough money already, don't be greedy

[@alexdymytrov9159]

Luke & Corey, thank you for this beautiful conversation. Luke, you are the best martial arts media analyst and your approach to the game is much appreciated, your interviews are the best as they are trying to reach the essence of the art. Thank you.

[@Landobytes]

That was incredible. Luke being the perfect dance partner for an interview with Cory! Nice one, guys

[@archiekeen376]

Such a good interview Luke, your insight gets the most out of fighters in an interview setting. This was great

[@kah-vl8ti]

Nice job, Luke. Great questions and good job getting out of the way. So many good insights from Cory.

[@CorySandhagenMMA]

Nice talking to you, Luke!

[@maxhd2548]

Why are you not pinned

[@maxhd2548]

I hope you get pinned

[@smb_plush]

This is a fantastic interview. Sandhagen is one of the most insightful fighters out there.

[@LePetitVicomte]

As much as I like all MK content, I feel Luke is at his best as an interviewer. Always great conversations.

[@joeycruz5929]

Luke didn't even answer his "How are you" back 😂

[@logician32gaming31]

i hope the stars align because ive been waiting for Cory vs Sean for so long.

[@KBWarrioR2018]

I dont think i ever previously was or will be more hyped for a fight than i was for petr yan vs sandman.

[@FrenchVanilla94]

Man Cory really is a 1 of 1. Dude is uniquely himself, I love how he doesn’t give a shit lol

[@cameronmartino1994]

Luke is so good man, great interview, been a fan for such a long time now!

[@jeffs.1999]

Cory, Luke: Thanks for doing this. You are both great ambassadors of you respective craft. ❤

[@johanneskrv]

My favorite fighter + my favorite reporter. Hell yeah man. I'm a fan.

[@JCthaRevolutionary]

Bro Great Interview. Cory is a great MMA Mind and I bet he makes a great Coach one day.

[@joshuawhinery208]

Id love to see luke do more of these 1 on 1 interviews with ultra cerebral fighters; also, Sandhagen is smart AF! great chat, and loved the rants he went on; kudos to Luke for letting the train of thought and conversation keep rolling

[@user-zo7vp6zl3z]

beautifully spoken by both. tremendous listen.

[@DGillian6406]

This should’ve been filmed in the barbershop that they both frequent! 😂 Halfway into the interview Luke was thinking……”this is my soulmate”

[@pete7674]

Excellent interview. Really appreciate the depth. Cory will make a fine fight analyst after he retires.