Things have really changed since Raphael Assuncao’s 2013 victory over T.J. Dillashaw via split decision.
Now, the top bantamweights appear to be on a collision course for a rematch, as “UFC Tonight” reported a bout is in the works for UFC 200 between Assuncao and Dillashaw.
Dillashaw (12-3) went on to defeat Mike Easton after the loss to Assuncao, cashing in on an injury by the Brazilian to fight Renan Barao and win the UFC title in 2014. He defended it vs. Joe Soto and Barao before losing to Dominick Cruz this past January via split decision.
Assuncao (23-4) has not fought since a late 2014 decision over Bryan Caraway, as injuries have kept him on the sidelines. Overall, he is on a seven-fight win streak that includes victories over Caraway, Pedro Munhoz, Dillashaw and Vaughan Lee.
UFC 200 takes place July 9 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier meet in the main event for the unified UFC light heavyweight title.
