Ultimate reschedules superfight between Dillashaw and Cejudo for UFC Brooklyn

T. Dillashaw (left) and H. Cejudo (right) will compete for the flyweight belt. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram @tjdillashaw

Henry Cejudo e TJ Dillashaw will be the protagonists of the main fight of UFC Brooklyn, on January 19th. Initially, the fight was scheduled for UFC 233, in Anaheim, on January 26th. Facing difficulties in finding the fight on the night of the first event of 2019, Ultimate brought forward the superfight between the champions by a week. The information is from the website of the North American channel ESPN.

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By relocating the superfight to the event in New York, Ultimate was left without the main fight of UFC 233. Rumors suggest that the fight of the night will be between the linear and interim welterweight champions, Tyron woodley e Colby covington. However, the organization has not yet confirmed the duel.

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TJ Dillashaw comes from a sequence of four victories. The bantamweight champion defeated Raphael Assunção, John Lineker and cody garbrandt on two occasions. His last setback was in January 2016 when he was overcome by Dominick Cruz.

Henry Cejudo comes from three consecutive victories over Wilson reis, Sergio Pettis and Demetrious Johnson. The Olympic medalist beat 'Mighty Mouse' in August this year, ending his run of 11 belt defenses and winning the category title.

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