MMAMania<\/a>). \u201cT.J. Dillashaw is back after doping tests and I want to fight him.\u201d<\/p>\nDillashaw (16-4 MMA) has not competed since suffering a first round TKO loss to Henry Cejudo in his bid for the promotions flyweight title. ‘Killashaw’ was later stripped of his bantamweight title and subsequently suspended after it was revealed that he had tested positive for the banned substance EPO.<\/p>\n
Regardless of Dillashaw’s controversial past, Petr Yan believes he is a much bigger draw when compared to Cory Sandhagen. ‘The Sandman’ is currently on a two-fight win streak, with both victories coming by way of knockout over perennial division contenders Marlon Moraes and Frankie Edgar.<\/p>\n
TJ Dillashaw recently shared his prediction for this weekend’s UFC 259 bantamweight title fight between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling, and believes fans will hear “and still” on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe lost in the past to a guy that\u2019s in Bellator just by getting outwrestled, so we\u2019ll see the gains he\u2019s made in his MMA wrestling,\u201d Dillashaw said of Yan. \u201cI would still probably put my money on Yan just because he\u2019s a little more well-rounded, structurally and on the feet. I think he\u2019ll be able to keep the distance good enough. But you can\u2019t underestimate a tough-nosed wrestler. So he can\u2019t be counting his chickens before they hatch because he\u2019s trying to call me out, but he\u2019s got to get past Sterling and stay on top.\u201d<\/p>\n
Would you like to see Dana White and company book Petr Yan against TJ Dillashaw next if he emerges victorious over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 259? Share your thoughts in the comment section PENN Nation!<\/p>\n
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