TJ Dillashaw News
Henry Cejudo says he "might just make a comeback" after TJ Dillashaw's trash talk
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2020
Former UFC bantamweight champ Henry Cejudo is teasing a comeback after some trash talk from his former opponent TJ Dillashaw. Dillashaw and Cejudo have fought once before. They met in early 2019, when Dillashaw, then the bantamweight champion, dropped down to flyweight to challenge Cejudo for that division’s title.
TJ Dillashaw admits he "would have been able to justify" EPO use if he'd never been caught
Tom Taylor - December 3, 2020
TJ Dillashaw says he would have been able to “justify” his use of the banned substance Erythropoietin (EPO) if he’d become a two-division UFC champ. In early 2018, Dillashaw, then the UFC bantamweight champion, dropped down to flyweight to challenge divisional champ Henry Cejudo in a bid to become a two-division titleholder. After losing the fight via first-round TKO, Dillashaw tested positive for the injectable-only banned substance EPO, and was stripped of his title and suspended two years as a result.
Cory Sandhagen suggests No. 1 contender fight against TJ Dillashaw
Adam Martin - November 11, 2020
UFC bantamweight contender Cory Sandhagen says that he is targeting a No. 1 contender fight against former champion TJ Dillashaw. Sandhagen knocked out Marlon Moraes in October with a spinning wheel kick to once again emerge as a top contender at 135lbs. The next UFC bantamweight title fight takes place at UFC 256 in December when new champ Petr Yan defends his belt for the first time against Aljamain Sterling. But with one more, Sandhagen may find himself fighting the winner.
Photo | Former champ TJ Dillashaw is in phenomenal shape ahead of UFC reinstatement
Adam D Martin - October 30, 2020
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw appears to be in phenomenal shape ahead of his upcoming reinstatement into the Octagon in 2021. A former two-time UFC bantamweight champion, Dillashaw hasn’t fought since January 2019 when he suffered a first-round TKO loss to Henry Cejudo. Following the fight, he failed his post-fight drug test and was suspended for two years by USADA after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Dillashaw is now set to return to the Octagon in January 2021 and he is expected to get a top-15 opponent in his first fight back.
TJ Dillashaw vows to reclaim UFC bantamweight title as his return to the Octagon nears
Adam Martin - August 30, 2020
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw says he will reclaim his title when he returns to the Octagon in 2021. Dillashaw has not fought since a TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in January 2019. That was the first fight for Dillashaw at 125lbs, and it was a rough experience for him. After getting finished by Cejudo in the first round of their fight, Dillashaw failed his post-fight drug test and was suspended for two years by USADA for having performance-enhancing drugs in his system. He was then forced to vacate his bantamweight title.
TJ Dillashaw believes Dominick Cruz is "kind of a one-trick pony"
Mike Pendleton - May 8, 2020
The co-main event at UFC 249 will be for the bantamweight title as the former champion Dominick Cruz challenges the reigning champion Henry Cejudo. While the bantamweight division continues on, former champion TJ Dillashaw is keeping his eyes on the action. Cruz and Cejudo share one similarity, as they have both faced Dillashaw. Cejudo defeated Dillashaw in a flyweight fight last year, winning with a first-round knockout. Cruz and Dillashaw have also faced off one time against each other, with Cruz getting the win in that matchup by way of split decision.
Henry Cejudo says he will never fight T.J. Dillashaw again after drug suspension
Cole Shelton - May 7, 2020
Henry Cejudo says he will never fight T.J. Dillashaw again. Cejudo and Dillashaw met at UFC Brooklyn in January of 2018 where “Triple C” was looking to defend his flyweight belt against the then-bantamweight champion, T.J. Dillashaw. It was a highly-anticipated fight that ended early as Cejudo knocked Dillashaw out in just 32 seconds.
TJ Dillashaw gives prediction for Dominick Cruz vs. Henry Cejudo title fight at UFC 249
Natasha Hooper - May 4, 2020
TJ Dillashaw has predicted the outcome of the bantamweight title fight between Henry Cejudo and Dominick Cruz at UFC 249. The former bantamweight champion has been out of action since his anti-doping violation in 2019, but that hasn’t stopped the fighter from giving his two cents on the current 135-pound division.
Pro bantamweights name their 135-pound GOAT
Cole Shelton - March 27, 2020
One of the biggest questions in all of MMA is who is the GOAT? Is it someone who had the biggest impact on the sport or the person who won the most? It’s an interesting debate for fighters and fans alike to have at any time. So, with little to no MMA on for the foreseeable future, BJPENN.com reached out to several current and former bantamweights to ask who their divisional GOAT is. The majority believe it is Dominick Cruz, but had T.J. Dillashaw not been suspended for PEDs he might’ve been giving the nod.
TJ Dillashaw shows bulked up physique as he continues MMA training
Natasha Hooper - December 8, 2019
TJ Dillashaw appears to have put on some serious muscle mass as showcased in a recent Instagram snap. The former two-time bantamweight champion hasn’t fought since January 2019, when he was defeated at the hands of Henry Cejudo in a flyweight bout. The current champion finished him with a shocking 32 second TKO in the first round. In April, Dillashaw was handed a two-year suspension after it was revealed he tested positive for EPO use. As a result, he was stripped of his bantamweight title and has been out of action ever since.
TJ Dillashaw agrees that Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal should have been stopped
Cole Shelton - November 27, 2019
TJ Dillashaw was fine with the doctor stopping the UFC 244 headliner between Jorge Masvidal and Nate Diaz due to a cut. The bout was stopped after the third round due to cuts above and below Diaz’s eye. Many fans and fighters were mad the scrap was stopped.
Cody Garbrandt blasts 'coward' TJ Dillashaw: 'He's been on EPO for years'
Mike Heck - November 27, 2019
There are many people who believe that TJ Dillashaw has handled his recent USADA suspension as well as anybody could. Cody Garbrandt is not one of those people. Dillashaw recently appeared on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show to address his failed drug test for recombinant human erythropoietin, which he used to get down to 125 pounds for his fight with Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in January.
TJ Dillashaw wants boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
TJ Dillashaw is interested in boxing Floyd Mayweather. The former UFC bantamweight champion is currently suspended until January of 2021 due to a USADA violation for EPO use. He says he has been using that time to rehab his shoulders, but he says he will also use the time to improve his boxing if a Mayweather fight can happen.
TJ Dillashaw believes he should get title shot upon return from suspension
Cole Shelton - October 1, 2019
TJ Dillashaw wants a title shot when he returns to the Octagon. The former bantamweight champion is currently suspended by USADA until January of 2021 for EPO use. He also vacated his title due to the suspension.
Urijah Faber ready to 'even things out' with TJ Dillashaw
Natasha Hooper - September 30, 2019
Now Urijah Faber is back to doing what he does best, there are plenty of potential opponents for him to pick from…and who better to choose than his former teammate turned foe, TJ Dillashaw. The UFC vet believes 2021 could be the time to defeat Dillashaw and “even things out.” “The California Kid” returned from retirement with a swift and successful defeat against Ricky Simon in July. Faber believes his extensive track record is enough to earn him a title shot against Henry Cejudo, but a battle against his former training partner could also be in the cards.
TJ Dillashaw explains how two-year suspension is 'somewhat of a blessing'
Cole Shelton - September 26, 2019
TJ Dillashaw is suspended by USADA until January of 2021 after testing positive for the banned substance EPO. He was flagged following his TKO loss to Henry Cejudo at UFC Brooklyn earlier this year. During the suspension, he has undergone shoulder surgery on both shoulders and has been healing nagging injuries he has been dealing with. The former UFC bantamweight champion also has started a new business, so the time off has been productive.
Urijah Faber explains why he is not interested in a bout with T.J. Dillashaw
Fernando Quiles - July 24, 2019
Urijah Faber and T.J. Dillashaw have a bitter history, but “The California Kid” isn’t interested in facing his former teammate. Faber is no longer retired and at least for now, that decision is paying off. In his first bout since Dec. 2016, Faber starched Ricky Simon in just 46 seconds. The win earned Faber a spot back on the UFC bantamweight rankings at the 14th position.
TJ Dillashaw makes a promise to fight fans regarding his UFC return
Chris Taylor - July 20, 2019
Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw is focusing on his health while he serves a two-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission. Dillashaw (16-4 MMA), who was handed a 2-year ban for his use of EPO following his loss to Henry Cejudo in January, has gone under the knife on two occasions in recent months, this to repair his two blown out shoulders.