T.J. Dillashaw wants to prove himself to be the greatest MMA fighter who ever lived. And the blueprint for that label is already being laid out.
Duane Ludwig, Dillashaw’s coach, told MMA Fighting this week that he would like to see Dillashaw, the UFC bantamweight champion, move down to flyweight next and challenge new champ Henry Cejudo for that belt.
Dillashaw wanted to fight Demetrious Johnson, the legendary 125-pound titleholder, this year, but the UFC booked Dillashaw in a title defense against rival Cody Garbrandt at UFC 227 earlier this month.