TJ Dillashaw makes weight without any problems and confirms return to MMA after two years of suspension

T. Dillashaw has not performed since January 2019. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.), TJ Dillashaw confirmed his return to MMA. At the official weigh-in for the UFC Las Vegas 32, held this Friday (23), the athlete fulfilled his commitment to the scales and returned to the sport after serving a two-year suspension for doping. The combatant faces Cory Sandhagen in this weekend's main event.

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Willing to retake his old belt, relinquished by the athlete in 2019, even before the USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) sentence, Dillashaw had no problems cutting weight. With a calm expression, the North American confirmed 61,7kg, and is ready for the duel.

TJ's opponent, Sandhagen was the first to step up to the scales. Current number two in the bantamweight rankings, Cory was at the same weight as the former champion, at 61,7kg.

The only Brazilian representative at the event, Raulian paiva ensured smooth presence at the event. Making his debut in the bantamweight division, the Amapá native weighed 61,4kg. and is prepared to begin his journey within the new division.

Tupiniquim's rival in the co-main fight of the show, Kyler Phillips It wasn't scary either. Number 14 in the category led by aljamain sterling, the North American was at the same weight as Paiva.

Flyweight promises, Maycee barber e Miranda maverick confirmed one of the most anticipated duels of the show. Both weighed 56,9kg.

Check out the athletes' weights for UFC Las Vegas 32

MAIN CARD

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Cory Sandhagen (61,7kg.) x TJ Dillashaw (61,7kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Kyler Phillips (61,4kg.) x Raulian paiva (61,4kg.)

Featherweight (up to 65,7kg.): Darren Elkins (66,2kg.) x Darrick Minner (66kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Maycee barber (56,9kg.) x Miranda maverick (56,9kg.)

Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Randy Costa (61,2kg) x Adrian Yanez (61,4kg.)

PRELIMINARY CARD

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Punahele Soriano (84,1kg.) x Brendan allen (84,1kg.)

Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Ian Heinisch (84,1kg.) x Nassourdine Imavov (84,1kg.)

Welterweight (up to 77kg): Mickey gall (76,8kg.) x jordan williams (77,3kg.)

Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Julio Maple (61,4kg.) x Andrew Ewell (61,2kg.)

Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): sijara eubanks (56,7kg.) x Elise Reed (56,7kg.)

Strawweight (up to 52,1kg.): Diana Belbița (51,9kg.) x Hannah Goldy (52,4kg.)

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