What started as a seemingly unremarkable call-out has turned into a much more volatile power struggle for the organization. The UFC was quick to pounce on the idea of a T.J. Dillashaw vs. Demetrious Johnson matchup, as a more appetizing fight offering than Johnson vs. any of the upcoming title challengers at 125. Johnson, however, has been less than receptive to the idea.
In a recent extended public statement, Johnson gave his side of ongoing negotiations with the UFC. Along with his desire to fight an established flyweight contender, or potentially even bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt, he laid out some conditions under which a fight with TJ Dillashaw might be possible.