TJ Dillashaw 'ignores' possible duel against José Aldo and projects chance for the bantamweight title

T. Dillashaw wants the bantamweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Former champion, TJ Dillashaw talked about a possible duel against José Aldo in the bantamweight division (up to 61,2kg.), after the Brazilian challenged him in the post-fight interview against Peter Munhoz, UFC 265 last Saturday (7). The American, however, said that he is treating a knee injury and stated that he is only interested in a title fight.

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“I had a tear in the lateral and medial meniscus and in the Posterior Cruciate Ligament. I'm glad it wasn't the Anterior Cruciate Ligament. I'm happy with the results and I'm anticipating a three-month recovery before I get back to training, (then) fight for the title early next year,” Dillashaw told Brendan Schaub, on an Ultimate program.

At 35, TJ Dillashaw He is recognized as one of the best bantamweights (up to 61,2kg) in the history of Ultimate and became champion on two occasions. After being suspended for two years for doping by USADA (US Anti-Doping Agency), the American won Cory Sandhagen in the judges' split decision, in the main fight of the UFC Las Vegas 32.

Moreover, José Aldo He is experiencing his best moment in the category since moving down from featherweight (up to 65,7kg). The Brazilian, who won Peter Munhoz in the second most important fight of the UFC 265, scored their second victory in a row with a good performance and are already thinking about getting closer to a new chance at the title of their new division.