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Henry Cejudo not impressed by TJ Dillashaw, appears open to “easy money” rematch
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
Henry Cejudo was not impressed by TJ Dillashaw’s split decision victory over Cory Sandhagen in tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 main event. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA) was returning to action this evening for the first time since January of 2019, where he suffered a knockout loss to the aforementioned Cejudo in his bid to become a two division UFC champion.
Cory Sandhagen reacts following split decision loss to TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32
Christopher Taylor - July 24, 2021
Cory Sandhagen has reacted following tonight’s tough split decision setback to former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw at UFC Vegas 32. Sandhagen (14-3 MMA) had entered tonight’s event headliner with hopes of extending his current win streak to three in a row. The perennial division contender had most previously competed back in February, where he scored a nasty first round knockout victory over Frankie Edgar.
Petr Yan sends a message to "warrior" TJ Dillshaw following his successful UFC comeback
Christopher Taylor - July 24, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan obviously tuned in to watch TJ Dillashaw make his Octagon return against Cory Sandhagen this evening. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and he was handed a two-year suspension.
UFC Vegas 32 Bonus Report: Darren Elkins earns POTN bonus
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event, an 11-bout fight card headlined by TJ Dillashaw vs. Cory Sandhagen. The highly anticipated men’s bantamweight main event turned out to be an absolute war. TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen proceeded to go toe-to-toe for twenty-five straight minutes in what was a thrilling back and forth affair. Dillashaw appears to injure his knee in the opening round of the contest but fought through adversity to go on to earn a split decision victory from the judges in attendance.
Pros react after TJ Dillashaw defeats Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
TJ Dillashaw returned to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, was returning to the Octagon for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and he was handed a two-year suspension.
UFC Vegas 32 Results: TJ Dillashaw defeats Cory Sandhagen (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
TJ Dillashaw returns to action in the headliner of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event for a bantamweight showdown with Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and was handed a two-year suspension.
UFC Vegas 32 Results: Raulian Paiva defeats Kyler Phillips (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
Tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event is co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight matchup between Kyler Phillips and Raulian Paiva. Phillips (9-1 MMA) has gone 3-0 thus far in his budding UFC career. ‘Matrix’ earner a unanimous decision victory over Song Yadong his last time out at UFC 259.
Pros react after Maycee Barber defeats Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas 32
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
A women’s flyweight bout between Maycee Barber and Miranda Maverick took place on the main card of tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event. Barber (9-2 MMA) was looking to snap a two-fight losing skid when she took to the Octagon this evening. ‘The Future’ had suffered unanimous decision setbacks to Roxanne Modafferi and Alexa Grasso in her two most previous efforts.
Paige VanZant sends a message to the haters following her loss at BKFC 19
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
Paige VanZant has addressed the haters following her unanimous decision loss to Rachael Ostovich at last night’s BKFC 19 event. VanZant and Ostovich collided for a second time on Friday evening, this after ‘PVZ’ had earned a submission victory in the pairs first encounter under the UFC banner in 2019.
UFC Vegas 32: ‘Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - July 24, 2021
The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 32 event, an eleven-bout fight card headlined by TJ Dillashaw vs Cory Sandhagen. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), the UFC’s former bantamweight champion, will be returning to action for the first time since suffering a knockout loss to Henry Cejudo in January of 2019. Shortly after falling short in his bid to capture the promotions flyweight title, it was revealed that ‘Killashaw’ had tested positive for EPO and was handed a two-year suspension.
Paige VanZant issues statement following loss to Rachael Ostovich at BKFC 19
Christopher Taylor - July 23, 2021
Paige VanZant has issued a statement following her loss to Rachael Ostovich in tonight’s BKFC 19 headliner. VanZant and Ostovich collide for a second time this evening, this after ‘PVZ’ had earned a submission victory in the pairs first encounter under the UFC banner in 2019.
Pros react after Rachael Ostovich defeats Paige VanZant at BKFC 19
Chris Taylor - July 23, 2021
Former UFC fighters Paige VanZant and Rachael Ostovich squared off for a second time in the headliner of tonight’s BKFC 19 event. VanZant had made her highly anticipated BKFC debut earlier this year when she took on Britain Hart. Unfortunately for ’12 Gauge’ she went on to lose that contest by way of unanimous decision.
Holly Holm wants to "avenge" Miesha Tate loss to get the "sour taste" out of her month
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2021
Holly Holm wants to avenge her UFC 196 loss to Miesha Tate. Holm was defending her bantamweight title for the first time against Tate back in 2016. It was a back-and-forth fight but heading into the fifth, it was clear Holm was winning. Yet, in the fifth round, Tate got ahold of Holm’s back and submitted her.
Sean Strickland trashes Sean O'Malley over 6ix9ine tattoo: "You got a tattoo of a rapper's name who was convicted of videotaping an underage girl"
Adam D Martin - July 23, 2021
Sean Strickland trashed Sean O’Malley over his new 6ix9ine tattoo, calling him a “f*cking bitch” and wondering what is going on in his head. Earlier this week, O’Malley got a tattoo of the number ’69’ on his right shoulder, and it was tattooed by the rapper 6ix9ine himself. Although 6ix9ine is a popular rapper, he is extremely controversial for his past, which includes a felony count of use of a child in a sexual performance in 2015, in which he made sexual videos of a 13-year-olf girl. Then in 2019, he agreed to a plea deal for two years in prison after agreeing to testify against the Nine Trey gang members. In August 2020, 6ix9ine was released early from his prison term, and he is now a free man, though his checkered past still continues to haunt him.
UFC Vegas 32 weigh-in results: TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen official for main event
Adam D Martin - July 23, 2021
The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 32 took place on Friday in Las Vegas, Nevada, and all 22 fighters scheduled to compete have made weight. TJ Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen are former teammates and the winner of this fight could very well be in line for a future title shot at 135lbs. Dillashaw is making his return to the Octagon after 30 months away following a PED suspension, while Sandhagen is riding into this fight with all sorts of momentum after beating Frankie Edgar and Marlon Moraes by knockout in his last two fights. Both Sandhagen and Dillashaw successfully made weight on Friday, with each man coming in at 136lbs, and the UFC Vegas 32 headliner is now official.
Maycee Barber doesn't think she has lost her "hype" despite setbacks: "I’m not going to get cut from the UFC if I lose"
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2021
Maycee Barber has heard all the talk that the UFC will release her if she loses to Miranda Maverick at UFC Vegas 32 on Saturday. Barber was once considered a top prospect and many thought could challenge for a UFC title. However, at UFC 246 she suffered her first career loss by decision to Roxanne Modafferi in a fight she tore her knee. She returned back in February of this year at UFC 258 and suffered another setback as she dropped a decision to Alexa Grasso.
Thiago Moises calls out Dan Hooker following loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 31
Adam D Martin - July 23, 2021
UFC lightweight contender Thiago Moises called out Dan Hooker following his recent submission loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC Vegas 31. Moises, the No. 15 ranked lightweight in the UFC, saw his three-fight win streak snapped when he lost via fourth-round tapout to Makhachev at last weekend’s UFC Vegas 31 card. Of course, there is no shame in losing to Makhachev, the No. 5 ranked lightweight who many believe is a future world champion. Even though Moises didn’t fare well in the fight, he has still developed quite a bit of confidence just by hanging around with a stud like Makhachev for nearly four rounds, and now he’s ready to fight other top-10 opponents.
Gilbert Burns explains why he wants to fight Leon Edwards next: "He is the toughest guy in the division"
Adam D Martin - July 23, 2021
UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns explained why he wants to fight Leon Edwards next, saying “he is the toughest guy in the division.” Burns is coming off of a unanimous decision win over Stephen Thompson earlier this month at UFC 264 that reaffirmed his spot among the top-five welterweights in the world. Coming off of a brutal knockout loss to UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman earlier this year, Burns knew that his back was against the wall and that he needed to beat “Wonderboy,” and he did just that. By defeating Thompson, Burns cemented his spot as an elite welterweight, and he has spent the last few weeks calling out the other top fighters.