Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw took a massive shot to his legacy and reputation this week.
Dillashaw, 33, a few weeks back announced he was relinquishing his bantamweight title due to a positive USADA test. Tuesday, USADA announced he had been suspended for two years due to a a positive test for recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO), commonly known as EPO.
In January, Dillashaw dropped to flyweight to try to win a second title against champ Henry Cejudo. His positive tests stem from that attempt at UFC on ESPN+ 1 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
So in our latest Daily Debate, we asked if you think Dillashaw’s legacy can recover if he decides to return after his two-year suspension is over. By and large, you don’t think it’s looking good.
The results (via Twitter):
To hear the MMA Junkie Radio crew weigh in on the topic, watch the video above.
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