Dillashaw bets on physical conditioning and promises to 'shock the world' against Renan Barão

Barão (left) will defend his belt against Dillashaw (right) at UFC 173. Photo: Produção MMA Press (Disclosure/UFC)

the american TJ Dillashaw will be the next challenger for the Brazilian's belt Renan Barao. The clash will be the main attraction of UFC 173, on May 24, in Las Vegas. Even considered a huge underdog on the show, TJ promises to use his physical conditioning to break the Potiguar's hegemony in the Octagon.

“I was always impressed with Barão, even before he was the champion. He is a very complete, explosive fighter. He's huge. He's big for the category, but I also think this will be his downfall. I don’t think he’s going to have any breath,” said Dillashaw, in an interview with the North American website MMA Fighting.

In addition to facing the Brazilian, who is the athlete with the most consecutive victories in the UFC, 32, TJ has another challenge. Teasing that he deserves to headline a pay-per-view event in the United States. Despite the pressure, he wants to take advantage of the opportunity to introduce himself to the general public.

“I really understand the criticism. I haven't even been on a main card of a PPV event and now I'm the main event. I understand people are complaining, but I'm going to show them they're wrong. I'm going to surprise Barão and shock the world. Then everything will change,” she concluded.

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