TJ (left) and Cruz (right) face each other on January 17th. Photo: Reproductionminick Cruz, TJ Dillashaw
All the attention of UFC fans is focused on the three title fights that will take place in the coming weeks, between Chris Weidman x Luke Rockhold, by the middleweights, José Aldo x Conor McGregor, by the feathers, and Rafael dos Anjos x Donald Cerrone, among the light ones. However, there is another intriguing fight scheduled for next month, which will pit two rivals from the bantamweight division face to face: Dominick Cruz e TJ Dillashaw.
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The fight will serve as a fight between the two North Americans, which will define who is the real champion of the 61 kg category. Cruz was the champion until the beginning of 2014, when he was removed from his position due to being inactive for a long time due to injury. Afterwards, Dillashaw defeated the Brazilian Renan Barao to win the title.
In an interview with “Sports Illustrated” magazine, Cruz stated that, despite the title currently being held by Dillashaw, he considers himself the most accomplished athlete in the category. “TJ Dillashaw He gives his opinions, and opinions mean nothing in this sport. I have more experience, more fights against higher level opponents. These are facts,” he declared.
“My words are not about insecurity. I am confident in my abilities and the things I can do. When I speak, I know what I'm saying. What I say comes from numbers, statistics, and things I see from his game. I don't want to disrespect you, but I disrespect you. I'm the champion and he knows it. He's good, but he's not better than me”, added the American, who only suffered one defeat in his career, to Urijah faberIn 2007.
the fight between Dominick Cruz e TJ Dillashaw will take place on January 17th, in Boston, in the United States.
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