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UFC Vegas 32: TJ Dillashaw returns, defeats Cory Sandhagen in tense main event

In this handout photo provided by the UFC, T.J. Dillashaw punches Corey Sandhagen in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at UFC...

On a night packed with comeback wins, former two-time UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw returned from a two-year drug suspension while gritting through a knee injury and gruesome cut above his eye to eventually outlast #2 contender Cory Sandhagen – winning via split decision (47-48, 48-47, 48-47) on the scorecards after a tense, thrilling main event matchup.
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UFC on ESPN 12: Dustin Poirier beats Dan Hooker in Fight of the Year candidate

UFC on ESPN 12 winner Dustin Poirier: It's back to the drawing board

#3 ranked lightweight Dustin Poirer outlasted #5 ranked Dan Hooker in a Fight of the Year candidate, topping off a brilliant UFC Vegas main card. There were big wins for Mike Perry, Brendan Allen and a triumphant return on short notice for Julian Erosa among others on display during a memorable evening of action. Continue reading “UFC on ESPN 12: Dustin Poirier beats Dan Hooker in Fight of the Year candidate”