Should Demetrious Johnson Fight TJ Dillashaw
1. Conclusion
When I started writing this article, I honestly hadn’t made up my mind, and you might weigh up the arguments and come to the opposite conclusion, and that’s fine! But should DJ fight TJ? My answer is yes. It would be Johnson’s biggest fight in years, if not ever. It’s a fight that could do more business than any fight he’s ever had before.
Johnson vs. Borg? It would be a good fight. Borg's wrestling base might cause Johnson some big problems. Johnson vs. Pettis? Pettis would be a massive underdog for good reason and in truth he's probably not ready for it. Johnson vs. Dillashaw? Under any circumstances, that's a really exciting fight. It's not a super-fight under traditional barometers, but it's as close as you're going to get at flyweight.
Sure there are reasons to be cautious. Dillashaw is likely the biggest threat to DJ's title out there, and Johnson's record against natural bantamweights isn't particularly stellar. Dillashaw would have a size advantage in the fight, which might nullify parts of Johnson's game, and while Mighty Mouse has added KO power to his game, Dillashaw has proven he can finish anyone.
It would be a really fun fight, and it's the best fight available in the division. Let's make it happen!