T.J. Dillashaw revealed that his recent retirement from mixed martial arts was a decision he was forced to make.
Throughout his decade-long career, T.J. Dillashaw has experienced the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. Once regarded as the best bantamweight in the world, T.J. Dillashaw’s reputation took a massive hit after USADA and the New York State Athletic Commission revealed that he had tested positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) prior to his bout with Henry Cejudo in 2019. Slapped with a two-year suspension, T.J. Dillashaw accepted his punishment and focused on coming back clean once eligible.
In July 2021, he did exactly that, returning to the Octagon and scoring a big win over Cory Sandhagen. A win that would immediately put him back in the bantamweight title picture. His opportunity to reclaim UFC gold was put on hold again after sustaining an injury during his fight with ‘The Sandman.’ Fast forwarding more than a year later, T.J. Dillashaw returned to cash in on his title opportunity against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling.
Disaster quickly struck as Dillashaw’s shoulder dislocated in the opening round. He attempted to fight through the pain as his corner frantically…
