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TJ Dillashaw KO of Cody Garbrandt Sets Stage for Demetrious Johnson Superfight

Bring on Mighty Mouse.

After TJ Dillashaw's second-round KO of Cody Garbrandt put to rest one of the hottest feuds in men's bantamweight history Saturday at UFC 217, there can be little doubt what should happen next.

If Dillashaw and men's flyweight champion Demetrious Johnson are serious about meeting each other in the Octagon, a deal must be struck to make it happen—and soon. Conditions aren't going to get any more agreeable than this.

"Demetrious Johnson, I'm coming for you," Dillashaw exclaimed in the cage after dispatching Garbrandt. "I'm breaking you. You got that [consecutive title defense] record that is fake.