In a recent interview, UFC bantamweight contender Corey Sandhagen disclosed the details of his preparation for his upcoming showdown against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC on ABC. The talented star revealed that he has been training under the guidance of renowned coach Trevor Wittman for the past four months.
Sandhagen expressed his excitement about working with Wittman, stating that the coach has exceeded his expectations with his technical and strategic expertise. The star believes that Wittman, along with his head coach Carrington Banks and BJJ coach Ryan Hall, have crafted the perfect game plan for his bout against the undefeated Nurmagomedov.
“Working with Trevor has been great,” Sandhagen said. “He’s super impressive and really knows how to work with athletes on the technical and strategic side of things. I haven’t met anyone better, and he’s far exceeded my expectations.”
“This camp has been a handful,” Sandhagen admitted. “Fighting someone as well-rounded as Mokaev requires a lot of preparation. I’ve really had to push myself to learn enough and understand everything, from the physical to the mental aspects.”
“Trevor, Carrington, and Ryan have all been instrumental in getting me ready,” Sandhagen said. “I’m really excited for it all to be shown on Saturday. I know I’ve put in the work, and I’m confident I’ll get my hand raised.”
The 31-year-old acknowledged the well-rounded skillset of his opponent, but he is confident in his ability to adapt and overcome the challenges presented by Nurmagomedov. Sandhagen believes that his relentless pace and annoying fighting style will be tough for Nurmagomedov to deal with, especially in a five-round fight.
Despite being labeled as the underdog, Sandhagen is unfazed by the odds and is determined to prove his worth. He is not concerned about potential criticism if he emerges victorious, stating that he is focused on the sense of pride and accomplishment he will feel after the fight, rather than worrying about what others might think.
With his experienced corner team and a renewed sense of focus, Corey Sandhagen is poised to showcase his skills and potentially secure a career-defining win against the highly touted Nurmagomedov this Saturday at UFC on ABC.
