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UFC 292 takes place Saturday, and Jon Litterine is back to break down the top fights, plus offer his DFS picks and predictions for the key matchups on the card.
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Needs surgery, plans to fight again
Dillashaw said Wednesday that he will undergo surgery next month to address his dislocated left shoulder, noting that it will likely be "another year" before he returns to the Octagon, Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Dillashaw dislocated the shoulder while falling short in his bid for the UFC bantamweight championship last weekend in Abu Dhabi, where he lost to Aljamain Sterling via second-round TKO. The upcoming shoulder procedure will be the 36-year-old's third since 2019, including the second one on his left shoulder. Once surgery is completed, Dillashaw estimated that he'll need to rehab for around nine months before he can begin training with the aim of fighting again at some point next fall or winter.
Dillashaw dislocated the shoulder while falling short in his bid for the UFC bantamweight championship last weekend in Abu Dhabi, where he lost to Aljamain Sterling via second-round TKO. The upcoming shoulder procedure will be the 36-year-old's third since 2019, including the second one on his left shoulder. Once surgery is completed, Dillashaw estimated that he'll need to rehab for around nine months before he can begin training with the aim of fighting again at some point next fall or winter.
Shoulder issue limits effectiveness
Dillashaw came up short in his quest to regain the UFC Bantamweight Championship on Saturday, falling to Aljamain Sterling via TKO (punches) at 3:44 of Round 2 at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
We found out post-fight that Dillashaw entered the bout with a significant shoulder injury. He and his team informed referee Marc Goddard of the issue prior to the bout, asking that he be allowed to continue to fight if his shoulder popped out of the socket. It happened about 30 seconds in, leaving TJ with just one useful arm the remainder of the frame. He somehow manage to see the end of the round and his coach, Duane "Bang" Ludwig, managed to pop it back into place prior to Round 2, but it eventually happened again, and Dillashaw wasn't able to survive this time around. TJ was remorseful in his post-fight interview, essentially admitting he knew the injury was a significant impediment and would compromise his ability to be competitive here. It's also important to note Dillashaw has a history of shoulder issues. TJ will be 37 years of age this coming February and has fought just twice dating back to January 2019 due to his prolonged USADA suspension, making it imperative he get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.
We found out post-fight that Dillashaw entered the bout with a significant shoulder injury. He and his team informed referee Marc Goddard of the issue prior to the bout, asking that he be allowed to continue to fight if his shoulder popped out of the socket. It happened about 30 seconds in, leaving TJ with just one useful arm the remainder of the frame. He somehow manage to see the end of the round and his coach, Duane "Bang" Ludwig, managed to pop it back into place prior to Round 2, but it eventually happened again, and Dillashaw wasn't able to survive this time around. TJ was remorseful in his post-fight interview, essentially admitting he knew the injury was a significant impediment and would compromise his ability to be competitive here. It's also important to note Dillashaw has a history of shoulder issues. TJ will be 37 years of age this coming February and has fought just twice dating back to January 2019 due to his prolonged USADA suspension, making it imperative he get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.
Fight moved to Oct. 22
Dillashaw and Aljamain Sterling will meet at UFC 280 on Oct. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
The two fighters were originally supposed to meet at UFC 279 on Sept. 10, but the bout will ultimately be pushed back to late October. The fight remains a Co-Main event fight.
The two fighters were originally supposed to meet at UFC 279 on Sept. 10, but the bout will ultimately be pushed back to late October. The fight remains a Co-Main event fight.
Gets shot at bantamweight title
Dillashaw (17-4-0) is scheduled to face Aljamain Sterling (21-3-0) in a fight for the bantamweight championship targeted for UFC 279 on Sept. 10, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
After defeating one of the top bantamweight contenders in Cory Sandhagen in July 2021, Dillashaw's championship fight hopes were put on pause due to knee surgery. Dillashaw will finally get a chance to vie for his third title belt, which would allow him to join Randy Couture as the only three-time champion in UFC history. The 5-foot-6 Dillashaw stands one inch shorter than Sterling and faces a four-inch reach disadvantage.
After defeating one of the top bantamweight contenders in Cory Sandhagen in July 2021, Dillashaw's championship fight hopes were put on pause due to knee surgery. Dillashaw will finally get a chance to vie for his third title belt, which would allow him to join Randy Couture as the only three-time champion in UFC history. The 5-foot-6 Dillashaw stands one inch shorter than Sterling and faces a four-inch reach disadvantage.
Set for knee surgery
Dillashaw will undergo surgery on his knee after suffering an injury in his split-decision win over Cory Sandhagen last Saturday, per MMAFighting.com.
ANALYSIS
Dillashaw was able to get the win, and he has his eyes set on a high-profile fight for his next time out. It's unclear how long the 35-year-old will be out, but he expects a speedy recovery. Still, it comes as no surprise he's been handed a six-month medical suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission (per MIke Heck of MMAFighting.com). That would line up late-January as his earliest possible return, should he receive the proper clearance from a physician.
Dillashaw was able to get the win, and he has his eyes set on a high-profile fight for his next time out. It's unclear how long the 35-year-old will be out, but he expects a speedy recovery. Still, it comes as no surprise he's been handed a six-month medical suspension by the Nevada Athletic Commission (per MIke Heck of MMAFighting.com). That would line up late-January as his earliest possible return, should he receive the proper clearance from a physician.