How is Dillashaw not fighting for the title?

[welcometohavoc]

Here's a guy who lost a razer thin split decision against Cruz (and who many publications had winning) AND dominated a top 5 guy in Assuncao is his first fight afterwards.

No one in the top 5 has a better claim to the title than Dillashaw. Garbrandt needs another top 10 win. Lineker too.

 

[BustaHimes]

Because Garbrandt is....

 

[NuMe]

Because Conor asked Dana not to give title shot to the little snake. Just for fun.

 

[tenniswhiz]

After Garbrandt he might.
But Cruz seems to want a more challenging opponent. I mean, why continue taking such easy fights?

 

[Striderx5]

 

[Threetrees]

Because Faber is a better negotiator and has a better relationship with the UFC than TJ's manager. And because Dom favored the Cody fight over the Dillashaw fight.

 

[welcometohavoc]

After Garbrandt he might.
But Cruz seems to want a more challenging opponent. I mean, why continue taking such easy fights?

I mean Dillashaw was literally the biggest challenge of Cruz's career...like I said, he arguably lost to TJ. It was by no means an easy fight for Cruz. Garbrandt is a much easier fight

 

[JollyRants]

I mean Dillashaw was literally the biggest challenge of Cruz's career...like I said, he arguably lost to TJ. It was by no means an easy fight for Cruz. Garbrandt is a much easier fight

3 to 2 easily while coming off a layoff and TJ was active.

 

[Degen Gambler]

This gif is posted in every thread















And I love it

 

[SilvaStud]

 

[lalaland]

Because Cruz is cherry-picking easier opponents.

 

[riitzni]

Because GOAT Cruz does what he wants.

Oh and Dillasnake will get another chance, whiff air and lose again, don't worry. Alpha Fail has a streak to maintain.

 

[Kassitus]

Cruz the charmer has tamed him to a basket, perhaps next time he will be in a casket.

 

[MuyThaiElbows]

I really want to see Killashaw vs Lineker for the next shot.

 

[ExitLUPin]

If you've been watching MMA this past year not sure how this is a surprise

Welcome to the new era, the early to mid 2000s era of MMA, pre Bork, is no more. Titles, lineal champs, #1 contenders, legit P4P and divisional rankings etc is RIP

 

[lesnarsneedle]

Too much snake, too little tats.

 

[Myrddin Wild]

I feel your pain TS... not really all that down with dilla getting an immediate shot after one other win... but Cody hazn't fought any top contenderz.

I really believe that if Lineker had made weight... that he would be getting that shot. That's just real. That's his bad.

Rivera is the real contender... but it's obviously a hype thing due to him not creating a public nuance of himself.