TJ. Dillashaw is ranked second in the bantamweight division. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In his last appearance, held in July this year, TJ Dillashaw returned after two years to defeat Cory Sandhagen in the judges' split decision and, now, he is confident about the possibility of reaching a fight for the bantamweight title (up to 61,2kg.) in the next presentation. The North American, however, does not rule out a possible fight against José Aldo.
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“From what (UFC) told me, I'm going to fight for the belt next. So that's where my mindset is right now. But sh*t, it's José Aldo. For me, he is one of the greatest legends of all time. It's hard to think about not taking a fight if it's offered to you. But I'll be fighting for the belt next, from what I've been told,” revealed Dillashaw, in an interview with 'MMANews'.
Despite already planning his future, TJ finds himself in a delicate position in the 'stuck' bantamweight category. linear champion, aljamain sterling would face Petr yan in a rematch, but he is not yet free from his injury and, therefore, had to leave the duel. Dillashaw could even face the Russian, but he is recovering from a serious knee injury and was unavailable to take the lead in the UFC 267. Now your last opponent Cory Sandhagen received the long-awaited chance for an interim title shot.
Another alternative presented by TJ Dillashaw, the brazilian José Aldo There is also a fight scheduled. The 'People's Champion' now faces Rob font on December 4th towards the top of the division.
At 35, TJ Dillashaw tries to regain his belt – which he held on two occasions. In his first chance, the North American knocked out Renan Barao and, in the second confrontation, he overcame his arch-rival cody garbrandt. Professional since 2010, he has a record of 17 positive results and four negative results, in addition to occupying second place in the ranking.
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