T.J. Dillashaw: ‘This is the limelight; This is where I want to be’

UFC bantamweight T.J. Dillashaw spoke to MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon ahead of his UFC 173 title bout opposite Renan Barao on a range of topics including how he felt when he got the news he’d be fighting Barao, training with coach Duane Ludwig, mimicking Barao when his Team Alpha Male teammates fought the Brazilian and why he believes he’s ready for the big stage.

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UFC bantamweight T.J. Dillashaw spoke to MMA Fighting’s E. Casey Leydon ahead of his UFC 173 title bout opposite Renan Barao on a range of topics including how he felt when he got the news he’d be fighting Barao, training with coach Duane Ludwig, mimicking Barao when his Team Alpha Male teammates fought the Brazilian and why he believes he’s ready for the big stage.

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