The main event at UFC Vegas 32 featured the return of former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw. The former champion marked his return to the UFC octagon with a fight against top-ranked bantamweight Cory Sandhagen. ‘The Sandman’ went into the fight on the back of two impressive knockout wins. His most recent knockout win over Frankie Edgar is in strong contention for knockout of the year.
A win for Sandhagen would have seen him secure a title shot in his next fight; A win for Dillashaw would have helped him flag off his return in style.
The fight at the UFC APEX was extremely close. Heading into the fifth round, most fans and pundits alike had it 2-2. However, Dillashaw did enough in round number five to secure a split-decision win over an extremely tough opponent. With the win, the former champion has thrown his name right back in the mix at bantamweight.
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Twitter reacts as TJ Dillashaw secures a win after over two years away from the sport
Bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling made his pick for the main event.
I picked Sandhagen to win but I really don’t know. Is Dillashaw finally competing clean? Has his run since his Dodson loss really been suped up as his former teammates have said in the past? Either way both have serious skills and I’m paying attention! #UFCVegas32
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 25, 2021
Mike Jackson shared his thoughts ahead of the main event at UFC Vegas 32.
This is about to be fun #UFCVegas32
— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) July 25, 2021
Dwight Grant was hyped for the main event.
This fight has energy and I'm feeling it!!#UFCVegas32
— Dwight Grant (@DwightGrant) July 25, 2021
Rob Tatum scored the first round for Dillashaw.
Fun first round. 10-9 Dillashaw. #UFCVegas32
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) July 25, 2021
Alexander Volkanovski commented on TJ Dillashaw’s knee.
That knee popped!! #UFCVegas32
— Alex Volkanovski (@alexvolkanovski) July 25, 2021
Tatiana Suarez commented on the former champion’s knee injury.
Ouch that looks like it hurt his knee 🤢 hope he is ok. #UFCVegas32
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) July 25, 2021
Aljamain Sterling commented on TJ Dillashaw’s ability to take a punch.
That chin is gone
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) July 25, 2021
Justin Tafa was all praise for the ‘Sandman’.
SANDHAGEN is so slick #UFCVegas32
— Justin Tafa (@justin_tafa) July 25, 2021
Billy Quarantillo commented on TJ Dillashaw’s cut.
Holy shit look at that cut 😳😳😳 –#UFCVegas32 what a fight
— Billy Q (@BillyQMMA) July 25, 2021
Jon Anik shared his thoughts on having TJ Dillashaw back in action.
Love watching TJ Dillashaw compete again.
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) July 25, 2021
Rob Tatum had TJ Dillashaw winning the fight after three rounds.
29-28 Dillashaw after three on my card. #UFCVegas32
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) July 25, 2021
Brad Tavares had it 2-2 going into round number five.
I got it 2-2 going into the final round #UFCVegas32
— Brad Tavares (@BradTavares) July 25, 2021
‘The Eagle’ also had it 2-2 going into round five.
2:2
— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 25, 2021
Dan Ige commented on an epic display put on by both men involved in the main event.
Incredible fight 👏🏽 #UFCVegas32
— Dan “50k” Ige (@Dynamitedan808) July 25, 2021
Cody Garbrandt is chomping at the bit for a rematch against his old foe.
Let’s run it !!
— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) July 25, 2021
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Khabib Nurmagomedov shared a crazy matchup on Twitter in reaction to the fight.
Yan vs TJ
2022 in Russia 🔥— khabib nurmagomedov (@TeamKhabib) July 25, 2021
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What did you make of TJ Dillashaw’s performance tonight? Do you think he can regain his title at 135-pounds? Let us know in the comments below!
