TJ Dillashaw, who is currently coaching opposite Garbrandt on “The Ultimate Fighter 25” and was slated to fight his bitter rival at UFC 213, will now shed 10 pounds and challenge flyweight king Demetrious Johnson (pictured) in August.
A specific date and location have not been set.
UFC president Dana White announced all of the matchups Tuesday with ESPN.com.
With Garbrandt out, women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes will now headline UFC 213 against
Valentina Shevchenko.
In an unexpected twist, White decided to create an interim middleweight title bout for the show’s co-main attraction. Top contender Yoel Romero will battle Robert Whittaker for the vacant manufactured belt.