T. Dillashaw faces former champion cody garbrandt for the bantamweight belt at UFC 227 on August 4. Photo: Reproduction Twitter UFCEurope
The Ultimate bantamweight champion, TJ Dillashaw has challenged the holder of the UFC flyweight belt numerous times, Demetrious Johnson, even offered to move down a category. The organization has already tried to negotiate the clash between the athletes, but it was not carried out. In an interview with the website 'TMZ Sports', 'The Viper' said that 'Mighty Mouse' is dodging him.
“It was a fight that already made sense. The fans wanted that. I wanted this. The UFC wanted that. It's all about him handling and accepting the challenge. He has a target on his back. I respect the guy as a fighter. I respect him as a man, but it’s time to get it done and get it done,” Dillashaw said.
The American fighter was asked about Johnson running away from a fight with him. “I believe he is comfortable where he is. He's comfortable fighting the guys he's fighting. I think I bring a real threat. I bring a real threat to the table that he is not willing to accept,” he explained.
Dillashaw faces former champion cody garbrandt at UFC 227 on August 4. Johnson is expected to defend his title the same night against Henry Cejudo. If both champions retain their belts, Dillashaw doesn't think a fight against Johnson will happen.
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