UFC Vegas 32: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw Odds & Betting Preview

By Jed Meshew

Mar 14th, 2024 7:22 AM EST

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The UFC returns to ESPN on Saturday and, like always, it is delivering a big fight with big names. In the main event, former two-time bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw is back after a two-year hiatus when he faces off against second-ranked Cory Sandhagen in a fight that will almost certainly guarantee the winner a title shot.

It’s a weekend of big bantamweight action with some other great fights as well, and it should provide some great opportunities for wagering at UFC betting sites.

Cory Sandhagen vs. T.J. Dillashaw Odds & Betting Analysis

Favorite	Underdog
Cory Sandhagen	T.J. Dillashaw
-190	+160

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It’s not every day you get a main event this intriguing, in part because the circumstances here are extremely rare. At his best, Dillashaw was an extremely talented fighter with a slick, shift-heavy striking style that used footwork and movement to frustrate his opponents and create openings. However, after testing positive for EPO in the aftermath of his failed flyweight title bid against Henry Cejudo in 2019, Dillashaw was suspended for two years. As such, we don’t have a great idea what he will look like in his return.

Dillashaw maintains that the time off was beneficial as it allowed him to properly heal some injuries he’d been nursing for a long time and improve his skills, but we won’t know for sure until the cage door closes.

In contrast, Sandhagen has nothing resembling ring rust. One of the rising stars in the UFC, Sandhagen actually fought on the card at Dillashaw’s last fight and has since added five more bouts to his resume, including a Knockout of the Year candidate performance against Frankie Edgar back in February.

Sandhagen is also about movement and shifts, but he’s an even more aggressive striker, landing nearly seven significant strikes per minute, third in the UFC. On Saturday, Sandhagen will look to use that volume to break the former champion and stake his claim for the title.

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UFC Vegas 32: Sandhagen vs Dillashaw Best Bet

Considering his long layoff and the fact that the last time we saw him he was getting knocked out, it’s not surprising that Dillashaw finds himself the underdog at top sportsbooks and betting sites coming into this event. However, the line here is just a bit too generous for Sandhagen.

Sandhagen is a talented offensive threat, but Dillashaw’s defense is excellent and his ability to counter with power should keep things even on the feet. Though often forgotten about, Dillashaw’s wrestling will be the difference here as Sandhagen has shown some liability on the mat. I believe Dillashaw picks right back up from where he left off, and thus he’s a good bet to win at +160 on FanDuel . {{TOPLIST_7ae193d06cbf718a5d2467bdda7b83dd}}

UFC Vegas 32 Date, Time & TV Info

When Is UFC Vegas 32?

UFC Vegas 32 is Saturday, July 24 at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada.

What Time Is UFC Vegas 32?

Prelims start at 4 p.m. ET, and the Main Card begins at 7 p.m. ET.

Where Can I Watch UFC Vegas 32?

UFC Vegas 32 will be shown on ESPN/ESPN+.

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