Back after two years, TJ Dillashaw faces Cory Sandhagen in the main fight of UFC Las Vegas 32

C. Sandhagen (left) and T. Dillashaw (right) face each other at UFC Vegas 32. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

All ready. O UFC Las Vegas 32 brings a show that promises to shake up the rooster division (up to 61,2kg.). This Saturday (24), TJ Dillashaw return from doping suspension to measure forces against Cory Sandhagen in the main fight of the night. In total, 11 presentations are scheduled.

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The duel that closes the card will mark the meeting of two of the possible next challengers for the division title led by aljamain sterling. In the fight, Dillashaw has his first fight since being suspended by USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) for substance use Erythropoietin, popularly known as EPO.

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On the other hand, Sandhagen is experiencing his best moment in Ultimate. Second in the division ranking, the North American has triumphs, including knockouts against Marlon moraes e Frankie Edgar. He could even reach a title shot if he wins.

Before, in the second most important duel of the night, a confrontation that represents a lot for Raulian paiva. The Brazilian fights for the first time in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg), against the 14th placed player in the division ranking, Kyler Phillips.

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Dillashaw x Sandhagen

Considered one of the biggest names in the history of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg.), TJ Dillashaw He has already won the belt on two occasions. In 2014, the North American 'shocked the world' by dominating and knocking out Renan Barao in the fifth round. Soon after, he lost the belt against Dominick Cruz, but turned things around around two years later, after a rivalry against a former teammate cody garbrandt.

Dillashaw attempted to become a double Ultimate champion by challenging Henry Cejudo by the belt. The aggressive weight cut, however, made the difference and the American was knocked out after just 32 seconds. He was later caught in a drug test and relinquished his title. As a result, the athlete has a record of 16 triumphs and four setbacks.

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Technical quality and promise of a show are Sandhagen's main virtues for combat. After being defeated by current division champion Ajamain Sterling, Cory won two 'Performance of the Night' awards after knocking out Marlon moraes e Frankie Edgar in sequence, the last being with a flying knee considered one of the most beautiful knockouts of the year.

In total, Sandhagen has also beaten names such as Brazilians Iuri Alcantara, John Lineker and Raphael Assunção and has shown great progress in mixed martial arts, where he has a record of 14 positive results and only two negative results.

Paiva x Phillips

The only Tupiniquim representative of the night, Raulian paiva faces his biggest career challenge to date. The native of Amapá has the chance to enter the ranking of the category that made him famous in Brazilian events. He moves up after tough weight cuts in the flyweight division (up to 56,7kg) and reveals that he is looking forward to the fight.

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With exclusive to SUPER FIGHTS, the athlete – who took the fight three weeks in advance after an injury to his compatriot Raphael Assunção – says he is happy with the opportunity and ready for his big chance in the category. He comes from two straight victories in his old division.

Newer to mixed martial arts, Kyler Phillips has stood out for his great performances, having won 'Fight of the Night' in his Ultimate debut and 'Performance of the Night' when he knocked out Cameron Else, in October 2020.

In his most recent fight, the North American also asserted his superiority and, after three rounds, beat the experienced Chinese song yadong in the unanimous decision of the judges. The fight takes place in UFC 259.