The rivalry between TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt is one of the most grueling rivalries the world of mixed martial arts has ever seen. former friend and teammates at the Team Alpha Male turned arch-nemesis shared the UFC Octagon on two occasions, with TJ Dillashaw emerging victorious in both the fights via way of stoppage.
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Be that as it may, that has not stopped Cody Garbrandt from taking a jibe at the former bantamweight champion whenever he gets a chance. After ridiculing him for years for testing positive for EPO, Garbrandt once again took a jibe at Dillashaw ahead of his fight against Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 32.
“Looks a lot different without the juice.” – Garbrandt commented on UFC’s official post on Dillashaw making his way to the UFC Octagon for a photoshoot.
TJ Dillashaw defeated Cody Garbrandt back at UFC 217 to become the UFC bantamweight champion of the world. He once again took on Garbrandt in a highly anticipated rematch at UFC 227, this time winning the bout in the second round to defend his bantamweight gold. Dillashaw is a two-time bantamweight champion and has already cemented his position as an all-time great.
The rivalry between Cody Garbrandt and TJ Dillashaw stems from the bad blood that followed after Dillashaw left Team Alpha Male to join coach Ludwig in his gym Ludwig Martial Arts.
Why was TJ Dillashaw suspended for 2 years?
TJ Dillashaw was suspended for two years after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug, EPO. Dillashaw tested positive for the PED after his urine sample after the flyweight loss to Henry Cejudo popped for EPO. Subsequently, Dillashaw was handed a two-year ban and was stripped of his bantamweight title.
Dillashaw returns to the UFC Octagon after 914 days in an attempt to reclaim the glory he once used to enjoy in the bantamweight division. Taking on the #2 ranked Cory Sandhagen, TJ Dillashaw could find himself in the title picture with a win over Sandman, and he will look to do just that as he steps inside the cage this weekend inside UFC APEX in Las Vegas.
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