For two long years, former two-time UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw has been sidelined. A positive EPO test cost him his championship belt. And two prime years of the ability to earn big money in the octagon. But Saturday night, Dillashaw returns to action in the UFC Fight Night ESPN Main Event against Cory Sandhagen. On the whole, there are six UFC betting matchups on the main card. Seven ranked combatants will enter the octagon for an overloaded card of action. Championship aspirations will be advanced or lost with Saturday’s outcomes. Betting lines reflect the precise nature of the Main Card.
UFC Fight Night – Main Card
| Date and Time: | Saturday, July 24, 2021, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada |
| UFC Fight Night Main Card TV Coverage: | ESPN |
Bantamweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Cory Sandhagen | -180 |
| TJ Dillashaw | +155 |
Second-ranked Cory Sandhagen has a career record of 14-2. TJ Dillashaw will enter the octagon with an online wagering mark of 17-4.
Cory Sandhagen is riding a two-bout winning streak. He is coming off a knockout win over Frankie Edgar on February 6, 2021. As was previously noted, TJ Dillashaw has been out of action for an EPO test suspension. Dillashaw was coming off a technical knockout loss to Henry Cejudo on January 19, 2019.
Women’s Bantamweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Aspen Ladd | -170 |
| Macy Chiasson | +150 |
In sum, Aspen Ladd brings a career ledger of 9-1. Macy Chiasson checks in at 8-1.
The last time out for Ladd was a technical knockout win over Yana Kunitskaya on December 7, 2019. Macy Chiasson is coming off a unanimous decision win over Marion Reneau.
Bantamweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Kyler Phillips | -290 |
| Raulian Paiva | +225 |
Kyler Phillips has compiled a career mark of 9-1 with the UFC Betting odds. Counter to that is Raulian Paiva at 20-3 for his career.
Late on, Kyler Phillips won four consecutive bouts. He is coming off a unanimous decision to win over Song Yadong on March 6, 2021. Paiva won his two most recent fights that followed two straight losses. The last bout for Pavia was a unanimous decision win over Zhalgas Zhumagulov on July 12, 2020.
Featherweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Darren Elkins | +134 |
| Darrick Minner | -164 |
Darren Elkins will bring a mark of 26-9 to the Main Card on Saturday night. In comparison, Darrick Minner is at 26-11 for his career.
Elkins last fought on November 7, 2020, in a submission win over Luiz Eduardo Garagorri. As a result, Elkins stopped a four-bout losing streak. Minner is coming off two straight wins. Accordingly, he won a unanimous decision over Charles Rosa on February 20, 2021.
Women’s Flyweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Miranda Maverick | -144 |
| Maycee Barger | +118 |
Fashion that Miranda Maverick has a career ledger of 11-2. Maycee Barber checks in at 8-2 for her career.
Late on, Maverick is riding a five-bout winning streak. Barber has lost two consecutive fights.
Welterweight Bout
| Fighter | Odds |
|---|---|
| Mickey Gall | +152 |
| Jordan Williams | -188 |
Namely, Mickey Gall stands at 6-3 for his career. Jordan Williams will enter the octagon at 8-4. The last time out for Gall was a unanimous decision loss to Mike Perry on June 27, 2020. He’s dropped three of his previous five bouts.
UFC Fight Night on ESPN SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Cory Sandhagen is more battle-tested and in top form. TJ Dillashaw is getting a lot of hype. Sandhagen is a rare and ranked value chalk.
UFC Fight Night SBG Best Bets: Cory Sandhagen.