'Cory Sandhagen Dominates Rob Font with Wrestling at UFC on ESPN 50'

Cory Sandhagen's dominant wrestling performance against Rob Font keeps him in the title mix and impresses fans.

Cory Sandhagen showcased his improved wrestling skills in a dominant performance on Saturday, proving that he is a serious contender for the title. Despite not being the most exciting fight of the night, Sandhagen's takedowns and control throughout the bout secured him a unanimous decision victory. However, it seems that UFC president Dana White was not pleased with the fight, as reports suggest he left his seat and did not return.

Sandhagen outwrestled Rob Font in their 140-pound contract weight bout, which took place at Bridgestone Arena as the main event of UFC on ESPN 50. The fight was scheduled at a higher weight class due to Font accepting the fight on short notice. Sandhagen impressively won all seven of his takedown attempts and swept the judges' scorecards with three 50-45 scores. This win marks his third consecutive victory and puts him in a strong position to challenge the winner of the bantamweight championship fight between Aljamain Sterling and Sean O'Malley in two weeks.

Despite facing an early guillotine choke attempt from Font, Sandhagen defended well and managed to escape the submission. He then showcased his wrestling prowess by executing a takedown and landing a solid right hand. In the second round, Sandhagen continued to dominate with another takedown and maintained control for the entire frame. Font's defense prevented Sandhagen from securing a finish, but it was clear that Sandhagen was in control of the fight. The third and fourth rounds followed a similar pattern, with Sandhagen securing takedowns and controlling the action. In the fifth round, Sandhagen briefly threatened with a D'Arce choke before ultimately hearing the announcement of his victory.

Sandhagen's win comes after suffering losses to T.J. Dillashaw and former champion Petr Yan in an interim title fight. This victory solidifies his position as a top contender in the bantamweight division. On the other hand, Font has now lost three of his last four fights.

Overall, Sandhagen's improved wrestling skills were on full display in his dominant performance against Font. Despite not delivering the most exciting fight, Sandhagen's control and takedowns secured him a well-deserved unanimous decision victory. With his sights set on a title shot, Sandhagen has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with in the bantamweight division.