Aljamain Sterling is likely to defend the UFC bantamweight championship later this year.
Per Nolan King and Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie, a bout between Sterling and TJ Dillashaw for the 135-pound title is being targeted for UFC 279 on Sept. 10.
ESPN's Marc Raimondi added that Tiki Ghosn, Dillashaw's manager, confirmed his client has agreed to the fight.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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