There is a huge fight coming up in the UFC bantamweight division. After Aljamain Sterling became the champion via Petr Yan’s disqualification at UFC 259, they face each other at UFC 273 once again. Sterling successfully defended his belt and proved himself to the naysayers. Now, he will face TJ Dillashaw.
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Dillashaw last fought in 2021 against Cory Sandhagen. He won through a split decision.
Fighting Sterling might be good for the former UFC champion. After all, it would give him the opportunity to get back the title that he lost in an unfortunate way.
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As per ‘ESPN‘, the fighter had to surrender his title because he was suspended for failing USADA tests. The suspension ended on January 2021. After it ended, he came back to the Octagon and defeated Sandhagen.
Dillashaw expected to get a title fight upon his return. But it unfortunately didn’t take place. However, Aljamain Sterling versus TJ Dillashaw is targeted for UFC 279 on September 10. Thus, the fight is expected to be a war.
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NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 19: TJ Dillashaw reacts after his loss to Henry Cejudo in their flyweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Barclays Center on January 19, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
The matchup might be a good idea for both the fighters. After how the UFC 259 fight ended, many started doubting Sterling’s skills as a fighter. Even though he defeated Yan in their rematch, beating Dillashaw would solidify his status as the champion.
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For Dillashaw, on the other hand, the upcoming UFC 279 fight will give him the opportunity to earn back the title. He currently ranks at number two in the bantamweight division.
Can Aljamain Sterling defeat TJ Dillashaw?
In his last fight against Yan, who is a renowned striker, he overpowered his opponent to the ground. His ground skills gave him an advantage over the Russian.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Aljamain Sterling is interviewed after his disqualification victory over Petr Yan of Russia in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 259 event at UFC APEX on March 06, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
However, Dillashaw is a great wrestler and, hence, Sterling might not have the same advantage over him. Thus, the fight would be a huge one between two fighters great grapplers.
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