For the first time, a title will be defended on FOX Sports 1.
T.J. Dillashaw will defend his bantamweight belt against former champion Dominick Cruz in the main event of UFC Fight Night 81 on Jan. 17 in Boston, UFC president Dana White announced Wednesday on UFC Tonight. The card will air on FOX Sports 1 after the conclusion of the NFL's NFC Championship game on FOX.
Dillashaw (12-2) has won four straight fights and defended the title twice. His latest victory came against Renan Barao in the main event of UFC on FOX 16 in July.