The UFC is still looking to book a flyweight title fight on August 19 in Seattle with Demetrious Johnson taking on T.J. Dillashaw despite the champion’s objections to the matchup.
Dillashaw has been pushing for the fight ever since bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was forced out of their bout at UFC 213 in July. The UFC wasted no time taking Dillashaw up on his offer as he looks to put an end to Johnson’s record title defense streak where he could hold the all time record with one more win in his next fight.
Immediately afterwards, Johnson shot down the idea of the fight by saying that Dillashaw hadn’t earned a title shot at 125 pounds and he was instead focused on No.