Corey Sandhagen shares graphic photo of damage from knee bar
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Cory Sandhagen lost to Mario Bautista by unanimous decision at UFC 329, with a pivotal moment being Bautista's knee bar submission in the first round.
- The knee bar caused significant damage to Sandhagen's hamstring rather than his knee, as revealed in Sandhagen's Instagram post showing a graphic injury photo.
- Sandhagen noted the injury affected his performance, disrupting his game plan and contributing to his loss despite winning the second round.
- The recovery time for Sandhagen depends on the extent of the hamstring tear, ranging from up to eight weeks for a moderate tear to six months if surgery is required for a complete rupture.
