UFC 279: 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.However, Jose Aldo and Henry Cejudo had made their call-outs for fighting Aljamain, but it implies they need to stick around. Follow UFC Live Updates and UFC news with InsideSport.IN
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UFC 279: Aljamain Sterling vs 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 at UFC 259 and UFC 273.
Bantamweight champion was being in the eyes of prominent fighters for a potential match up. Featherweight prodigy and former champion Jose Aldo, who had moved to the Bantamweight division, earlier tweeted about a title fight tagging UFC president Dana White.
@funkmasterMMA u said I would be next on merit and I’m here accepting your challenge, @danawhite send me the contract soon before he changes his mind!!
— Jose Aldo Junior (@josealdojunior) April 14, 2022
On the other hand, UFC two division champion Henry Cejudo, who dominated the bantamweight division also expressed his desire to fight sterling. However,Cejuodo is on his temporary retirement.
UFC 279 is about to witness TJ Dillashaw go against Aljamain Sterling.
#BREAKING: Aljamain Sterling's next title defense is being finalized vs. T.J. Dillashaw at #UFC279 🏆
News via @mma_kings, @MikeBohn
Full details: https://t.co/5U6J35AIyL pic.twitter.com/fgXhjLWOM2
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) June 16, 2022
TJ 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.
UFC 279: Aljamain Sterling vs TJ Dillashaw, UFC to skip Jose Aldo, Henry Cejudo over T.J for Bantamweight title fight
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