So why did T.J. Dillashaw (9-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) get a title shot against UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao (32-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) and not Raphael Assuncao (22-4 MMA, 6-1 UFC)? Simple, Assuncao said: He wasn’t physically ready to go. The Brazilian today shared the reason: Because of my injury sustained at UFC 170 (fractured rib) I could NOT take the fight for the title against Barão May 24 UFC 173 I am Sorry!— Raphael Assuncao (@RaphaAssuncao) March 28, 2014 After UFC 173 lost a planned headliner between Chris Weidman and Lyoto Machida, Dillashaw was booked to fight bantamweight champion Renan Barao (32-1 MMA, 7-0 UFC) in the event’s new championship main event. MMAjunkie first reported the fight on Thursday. UFC 173 takes place May 24 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas
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Raphael Assuncao explains why he isn’t fighting Renan Barao at UFC 173 – MMA Junkie