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UFC Matchmaker Not Guaranteeing Bantamweight Title Shot for Dillashaw-Lineker Winner
- Updated: December 27, 2016
There will be plenty of bantamweight intrigue at UFC 207 on Friday night.In the co-main event, reigning 135-pound king Dominick Cruz will defend his crown against up-and-coming rival Cody Garbrandt. Also on the main card, ex-champ T.J. Dillashaw will square off against John Lineker in a pivotal matchup. Dillashaw’s only loss since 2014 was a narrow split-verdict to Cruz in a bantamweight title clash in January. Lineker, meanwhile, has won six straight bouts, although making weight continues to be an issue for the Brazilian — even at 135 pounds. Despite that …
