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UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw
UFC on ESPN 27: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 24, 2021, at the UFC Apex facility in Enterprise, Nevada, part of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Area, United States. A bantamweight bout between former two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw and Cory Sandhagen served as the event headliner. It was Dillashaw's first fight since his two-year suspension due to testing positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), which resulted in his title vacancy.
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Plot Summary
This event featured a highly anticipated bantamweight main event between rising contender Cory Sandhagen and former champion T.J. Dillashaw. The co-main event saw a women's bantamweight clash between Aspen Ladd and Macy Chiasson. The card also showcased several other exciting matchups across various weight classes.
Critical Reception
UFC on ESPN 27 was generally well-received by fans and critics, primarily for its competitive main event and the return of T.J. Dillashaw after a suspension. While the co-main event had some controversy, the overall card delivered several exciting performances.
What Reviewers Say
The main event between Sandhagen and Dillashaw was a technical striking battle.
Dillashaw's return to the Octagon after a lengthy layoff was a major talking point.
The judging and stoppage in the co-main event drew some debate.
Google audience: Audience reception was positive, with many fans excited to see Dillashaw compete again and appreciating the high-level striking in the main event. Some discussion points included the controversial nature of the co-main event bout.
Fun Fact
T.J. Dillashaw's fight against Cory Sandhagen marked his return to the UFC after a two-year suspension for performance-enhancing drug use.
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