UFC Vegas 32: Results: TJ Dillashaw Returns To The Win Column After A 2+ Year Absence

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Main Card (ESPN, 7:00 p.m. ET/4:00 p.m. PT)

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  • TJ Dillashaw def. (#2) Cory Sandhagen by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)
  • (#12) (Flyweight) Raulian Paiva def. (#14) Kyler Phillips by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)
  • Darren Elkins def. Darrick Minner by TKO via strikes (3:48, R2)
  • (#14) Maycee Barber def. (#13) Miranda Maverick by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
  • Adrian Yanez def. Randy Costa by TKO via strikes (2:11, R2)

Preliminary Card (ESPN, 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT)

  • Brendan Allen def. Punahele Soriano by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
  • Nassourdine Imavov def. Ian Heinisch TKO via strikes (3:09, R2)
  • Mickey Gall def. Jordan Williams by submission via rear-naked choke (2:57, R1)
  • Julio Arce def. Andre Ewell via TKO (3:45, R2)
  • (#13) Sijara Eubanks def. Elise Reed via TKO (3:49, R1)
  • Diana Belbita def. Hannah Goldy via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

(#2) Cory Sandhagen vs. TJ Dillashaw

Round One: The round begins with Sandhagen attacking Dillashaw with some leg kicks, Dillashaw cracks Sandhagen with a kick to the midsection. Sandhagen stuns Dillashaw with a straight right, Sandhagen goes for a jump knee strike and he winds up catching Dillashaw in an inverted triangle choke. Dillashaw escapes and he attacks a downed Sandhagen with a plethora of strikes, Sandhagen scrambles to his feet and Dillashaw holds him against the cage wall. Dillashaw lands strikes while holding Sandhagen against the cage wall, the fighters separate and take some swings at each other. Dillashaw scores a takedown on Sandhagen and Sandhagen gets back up, Dillashaw charges forward and he nails Sandhagen with a left. Dillashaw starts landing leg kicks of his own against Sandhagen, Dillashaw lands some rights on Sandhagen before forcing him into the cage wall. Dillashaw scores a takedown on Sandhagen and he gets the open guard, Dillashaw postures up and Sandhagen traps his leg for a short time. Dillashaw lands ground and pound on Sandhagen, Sandhagen scrambles to his feet as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dillashaw

Round Two: The round begins with Sandhagen landing leg kicks on Dillashaw, Dillashaw grabs Sandhagen and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Dillashaw kicks Sandhagen in the midsection, Sandhagen stays at a distance while popping Dillashaw with punches. Dillashaw fires back and he exchanges leg kicks with Sandhagen, Sandhagen then lands an uppercut against Dillashaw. Sandhagen drops Dillashaw after landing a pair of left hooks, Dillashaw gets right back up and he takes a few swings at Sandhagen. Dillashaw charges forward and Sandhagen cracks him with a right, the fight is briefly halted so the doctor can check a cut on Dillashaw. The fight resumes with Dillashaw charging at Sandhagen before eating a jump knee strike, Sandhagen follows up by landing a combo on Dillashaw. Sandhagen goes for a high kick and Dillashaw manages to block it, Dillashaw looks for a takedown and Sandhagen defends against it until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sandhagen (Overall Score: 19-19 for Draw)

Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Sandhagen stuns Dillashaw after landing a short left hook. Sandhagen then lands a spinning back fist on a swinging Dillashaw, Dillashaw grabs Sandhagen and he gets him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Sandhagen cracks Dillashaw with a few more shots, Sandhagen cracks a swinging Dillashaw with a counter right. Dillashaw goes back to attacking Sandhagen with leg kicks, Sandhagen continues landing rights on Dillashaw. Dillashaw scores a takedown on a kicking Sandhagen and he gets back control, Sandhagen scrambles to his feet and Dillashaw holds him against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Dillashaw throws more leg kicks at Sandhagen, Sandhagen looks for a takedown and Dillashaw defends against it. Dillashaw grabs Sandhagen and he gets him against the cage wall until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dillashaw (Overall Score: 29-28 for Dillashaw)

Round Four: The round begins with Dillashaw attacking Sandhagen with some leg kicks, Dillashaw follows up by landing a left hook on Sandhagen. Sandhagen fights back and he cracks Dillashaw with a right, Dillashaw grabs Sandhagen and he gets him up against the cage wall. The fighters separate and exchange some jabs, Sandhagen cracks a backing Dillashaw with a short left hook. Sandhagen then cracks Dillashaw with a left hook to the midsection, Dillashaw scores a takedown and Sandhagen gets right back up. Sandhagen then lands another counter right against a swinging Dillashaw, Dillashaw again pushes Sandhagen back against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Sandhagen pops Dillashaw with a few jabs, Sandhagen cracks Dillashaw with a spinning back fist as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Sandhagen (Overall Score: 38-38 for Draw)

Round Five: The round begins with Dillashaw landing a bunch of leg kicks against Sandhagen, Sandhagen also cracks Dillashaw with a few short lefts. Dillashaw continues coming forward while swinging away at Sandhagen, Sandhagen lands a leg kick before eating a right from Dillashaw. Dillashaw scores a trip takedown on Sandhagen and Sandhagen gets right back up, the fighters separate and Dillashaw gets Sandhagen against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Sandhagen peppers Dillashaw with jabs to his face, Sandhagen cracks a swinging Dillashaw with a counter right. Sandhagen lands multiple counter jabs against a swinging Dillashaw, Dillashaw gets Sandhagen back against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Dillashaw cracks Sandhagen with a few shots, Dillashaw gets Sandhagen back against the cage wall after landing a left. The fighters separate and swing away at each other until the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Dillashaw (Final Score: 48-47 for Dillashaw)

Official Result: TJ Dillashaw def. (#2) Cory Sandhagen by split decision (48-47, 47-48, 48-47)

(#14) Kyler Phillips vs. (#12) (Flyweight) Raulian Paiva

Round One: The round begins with Paiva landing some counter rights on a swinging Phillips, Phillips backs up Paiva while throwing combinations. Phillips drops Paiva with a combination and Paiva gets up with Phillips swinging away at him, Paiva starts firing back against Phillips. Paiva scores a takedown on Phillips and Phillips gets up with Paiva holding onto him, Phillips gets free after dumping Paiva onto his head. Phillips rocks Paiva after landing a right hook, Phillips drags Paiva to the ground and Paiva gets up after eating a few strikes. Phillips slips during a kick attempt and Paiva gets top control on the ground, Phillips scrambles after eating a right and he gains top control on Paiva. Paiva scrambles to his feet as Phillips swings away at him and lands a right, Phillips briefly gets Paiva down and Paiva gets up while eating more rights. Phillips drops Paiva with a right and he lands follow up strikes as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-8 for Phillips

Round Two: The round begins with Paiva charging at Phillips while swinging away at him, Paiva drops for a heel hook on Phillips and Phillips gets right back up. Phillips cracks a swinging Paiva with a counter left hook, Phillips then pops Paiva with an elbow strike to the head. Phillips gets down momentarily after exchanging rights with Paiva, Paiva charges at a backing Phillips while swinging away at him. Phillips goes for a jump knee strike and Paiva avoids it, Phillips scores a takedown on Paiva and he gets the open guard. Paiva scrambles to his feet and Phillips keeps him against the cage wall, the fighters separate and swing away at each other. Paiva gets Phillips near the cage wall while landing a series of rights, Phillips scores a takedown on Paiva and he gets back control. Phillips attacks Paiva with some ground and pound, Paiva scrambles to his feet and he exchanges rights with Phillips. Phillips hunts for a takedown as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Paiva (Overall Score: 19-18 for Phillips)

Round Three: The round begins with the fighters taking a few swings at each other, Phillips eats a combo from Paiva after landing a right. Paiva keeps Phillips near the cage wall while trading shots with him, Phillips continues hunting for takedowns against Paiva. Phillips then cracks Paiva with a straight right to the face, Paiva backs up Phillips while landing a multiple punch combination. Phillips scores a takedown on Paiva and he gets right back up, Phillips grabs Paiva and he gets him up against the cage wall. Paiva scores a takedown on Phillips and he gets the half guard, Paiva attacks Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips scrambles to his feet and the fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Paiva (Final Score: 28-28 for Draw)

Official Result: (#12) (Flyweight) Raulian Paiva def. (#14) Kyler Phillips by majority decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-28)

Darren Elkins vs. Darrick Minner

Round One: The round begins with Minner taking some wild swings at Elkins, Elkins lands a counter left on a kicking Minner. Minner nails Elkins with a front kick followed by a right, Elkins comes forward and Minner sets up for a standing guillotine choke. Elkins looks for a takedown and he gets one after escaping a second choke attempt from Minner, Minner sweeps Elkins and he gains top control on the ground. Minner rolls for an arm bar and Elkins defends to regain top control, Minner sweeps Elkins again to regain top control. Elkins scrambles to his feet while Minner lands some strikes, Minner keeps Elkins against the cage wall while looking for a takedown. Elkins drops for a choke and Minner defends before gaining top control on the ground, Minner starts landing ground and pound on Elkins. Elkins rolls for a knee bar and Minner defends while landing strikes, Minner keeps top control as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Minner

Round Two: The round begins with Minner scoring a takedown on Elkins and he gets him in a seated position, Elkins catches Minner in a guillotine choke and MInner defends before gaining back control. Elkins scrambles and Minner keeps top control on him, Minner rolls for a guillotine choke and Elkins defends while getting back up. Elkins drags Minner back to the ground while gaining the half guard, Elkins attacks Minner with ground and pound. Elkins catches Minner in the crucifix position while landing ground and pound, Elkins regains the half guard while landing more ground and pound on Minner. Elkins gains side control while landing ground and pound on Minner, Elkins gains back control and he lands more strikes on Minner until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Darren Elkins def. Darrick Minner by TKO via strikes (3:48, R2)

(#13) Miranda Maverick vs. (#14) Maycee Barber

Round One: The round begins with the fighters taking some swings at each other, Maverick backs up Barber while throwing a high kick. Maverick starts attacking Barber with some leg kicks, Maverick then nails Barber with a kick to the midsection. Barber takes a few swings at Maverick nails her with a counter left uppercut, Maverick backs Barber into the cage wall while throwing a combination. Barber lands her own combination against an incoming Maverick, Barber pops a swinging Maverick with a counter right. Maverick goes back to landing body kicks against Barber, Maverick comes forward and she swings away at Barber as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Maverick

Round Two: The round begins with Maverick backing up Barber while throwing combos and a side kick, Maverick and Barber exchange some body kicks. Maverick goes back to attacking Barber with some leg kicks, Maverick charges forward and she lands a combo on Barber. Maverick nails Barber with multiple body shots while in the clinch, the fighters separate and Maverick cracks Barber with a left. Barber scores a takedown on Maverick and Maverick gets right back up, Barber keeps a hold of Maverick and she holds her against the cage wall. The fighters separate and Barber takes some swings at Maverick, Maverick lands a body kick and counter left on a swinging Barber. Maverick scores a takedown on Barber and she gets back control, Barber stands up and Maverick stays on her back. Maverick drags Barber back to the ground while keeping back control, Maverick lands ground and pound as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Maverick (Overall Score: 20-18 for Maverick)

Round Three: The round begins with Maverick popping Barber with some lefts and leg kicks, Barber fires back and she lands her own leg kicks on Maverick. Barber and Maverick exchange some punching combinations, Maverick lands some jabs as Barber goes for a knee strike. Maverick lands a few shots during an exchange with Barber, Barber recovers and she cracks Maverick with a left hook. Barber scores a takedown on Maverick and she gets back control, Maverick scrambles to her feet and Barber drags her back to the ground. Maverick gets up again and Barber holds her against the cage wall before landing a combination, Barber keeps coming forward against Maverick while landing combos. Barber grabs Maverick and she gets her back against the cage wall, Barber separates from Maverick while landing a spinning elbow strike. The fighters swing away at each other as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Barber (Final Score: 29-28 for Maverick)

Official Result: (#14) Maycee Barber def. (#13) Miranda Maverick by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)

Adrian Yanez vs. Randy Costa

Round One: The round begins with the fighters trading some kick attempts, Costa starts landing leg kicks against Yanez. Costa starts attacking Yanez with a bunch of head kicks and jabs, Yanez also begins landing some leg kicks of his own. Costa backs up Yanez after landing a multiple punch combination, Costa comes forward while popping Yanez with a plethora of jabs. Costa then nails Yanez with a kick to the midsection, Costa lights up Yanez with multiple punching combinations. Yanez looks to land counter strikes and Costa avoids most of them, Yanez comes forward and he pops Costa with a right hook. The fighters stay at a distance while swinging away at each other, Yanez pops Costa with a left hook to the midsection as the round ends.

Fightful scores the round 10-9 for Costa

Round Two: The round begins with Yanez attacking Costa with some leg kicks, Costa starts landing combinations against Yanez. Costa goes back to attacking Yanez with a plethora of jabs, Yanez backs Costa towards the cage wall while they swing away at each other. Yanez drops Costa with a multiple punch combination and he lands follow up strikes until the referee jumps in.

Official Result: Adrian Yanez def. Randy Costa by TKO via strikes (2:11, R2)


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