Stop acting so smart, you're bringing up irrelevant shit and ignoring the actual circumstances.
First off, everybody needs to stop the, DJ beat Dodson, so why be concerned with TJ? TJ lost when he was 4-0 and hadn't even developed his striking. He's completely different now.
DJ fought Dom so he shouldn't be scared? DJ was fighting FOR the belt, no shit he'd fight Dom.
DJ refused to fight TJ when he was his champion. Not only was his belt on the line, but so was his chance at beating a record.
The real reason why DJ didn't want to fight TJ was because TJ was a much bigger threat, and the UFC wasn't willing to pay him more, and were using strong arm tactics to get DJ to submit to their will. I can understand that.
But now that his record is out of the way, what the fuck is going on now? He has his record, and has in front of him the most decorated challenger he's ever faced, but instead is choosing to go for 24 year old baby Pettis?! He has no valid excuses, if he refuses, he's ducking because he doesn't want to risk his belt, i.e, scared.