Cory Sandhagen vs Rob Font — Fight recap

Cory Sandhagen defeated Rob Font via unanimous decision over five rounds on August 5, 2023, in a dominant grappling display that saw the bantamweight contender land 34 significant strikes while controlling the cage for 19:38. Sandhagen's wrestling proved decisive—he converted all seven takedown attempts with perfect efficiency, while Font managed only one of two tries and spent just 1:08 in control.

Font's striking output remained limited throughout, connecting on only 9 of 49 significant strikes at an 18 percent clip compared to Sandhagen's 40 percent accuracy. The tactical framework heavily favored Sandhagen's wrestling game, as he consistently brought Font to the canvas and worked positional control rather than seeking finishes.

All three judges scored the bout unanimously in Sandhagen's favor, reinforcing his credentials as a top-five bantamweight threat and setting up potential title-shot discussions.