T. Dillashaw (left) and H. Cejudo (right) should be in the main fight of UFC 233. Photo: Montagem SL/MMA Press
The rooster champion TJ Dillashaw will move down a division to measure strength with the flyweight belt holder Henry Cejudo. The superfight should take place in the main fight of UFC 233 on January 26th in Anaheim (USA). The information is from the website of the North American channel ESPN and has not yet been confirmed by the organization.
"TJ Dillashaw will drop weight to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title at UFC 233 on Jan. 26 in Anaheim, according to multiple sources. Dillashae will attempt to become the UFC's sixth two-weight men's champion. Complete story coming to ESPN”, the journalist from the North American channel ESPN, Brett Okamoto, posted on his Twitter.
Breaking: TJ Dillashaw will move DOWN in weight to challenge Henry Cejudo for the flyweight title at UFC 233 on Jan. 26 in Anaheim, per multiple sources.
Dillashaw will try to become UFC's sixth male two-weight champion. Full story coming to @ESPN. pic.twitter.com/4JsvfcR1lo
- Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) November 9th, 2018
Dillashaw will attempt to become the sixth two-division men's champion in UFC history. He might team up with Randy Couture, B.J. Penn, Conor McGregor, Georges St-Pierre and Daniel Cormier.
TJ Dillashaw comes from a sequence of four victories. The bantamweight champion defeated Raphael Assunção, John Lineker and cody garbrandt on two occasions. His last setback was in January 2016 when he was overcome by Dominick Cruz.
Henry Cejudo comes from three consecutive victories over Wilson reis, Sergio Pettis and Demetrious Johnson. The Olympic medalist beat 'Mighty Mouse' in August this year, ending his run of 11 belt defenses and winning the category title.
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