UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw is in talks to headline as the UFC 280 co-main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims expected on ESPN and ESPN+. Follow UFC Live Updates and UFC news with InsideSport.IN ALSO READ: UFC 280: Charles Oliveira vs Islam […]
UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw is in talks to headline as the UFC 280 co-main event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The main card airs on pay-per-view following prelims expected on ESPN and ESPN+. Follow UFC Live Updates and UFC news with InsideSport.IN
Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw- The Bantamweight title is again in the limelight. The division’s champion, Aljamain Sterling, is to defend his title against TJ Dillashaw.
The wait is over for witnessing exclusive actions in the bantamweight divisions.
The jaw-breaking performance of Aljamain Sterling against Petr Yan and dominating the Octagon with the title wins at UFC 259 and UFC 273.
The bantamweight title fight between Aljamain Sterling and TJ Dillashaw has been rescheduled for Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi 🗓 pic.twitter.com/60MDcCqn0F
The Bantamweight champion was being in the eyes of prominent fighters for a potential match-up. However, UFC is in talks on bantamweight number 2 ranked fighter TJ Dillashaw against the funk master.
TJ Dillashaw has an overall record of 18 wins and 4 losses, had his last loss against Henry Cejudo and his last fight saw him go up with Cory Sandhagen in a 5-round battle and win via a unanimous decision.
While The division’s King Aljamain Sterling holds an unstoppable 7 wins and is looking forward to defending his title.
The match is yet to be made official but is the only obvious match up right now. Even Funkmaster during a recent interview said that UFC is planning to give him the TJ fight.
UFC 280: Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw in TALKS, Bantamweight Title fight for October 22 PPV in Abu Dhabi