Twitter reacts to ex-UFC champ T.J. Dillashaw’s…

Twitter reacts to ex-UFC champ T.J. Dillashaw’s two-year USADA suspension

T.J. Dillashaw won’t be seen fighting under the UFC banner anytime soon after the former bantamweight champion was issued a two-year suspension by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency.

After a pre-fight test from his January bout with Henry Cejudo at UFC on ESPN+ 1 showed the presence of EPO, Dillashaw (16-4 MMA, 12-4 UFC) relinquished his 135-pound belt last month. He’s now agreed to the two-year term from USADA, which will put him out of action until Jan. 18, 2021.

Whether this ends Dillashaw’s career remains to be seen. But it’s certainly a black mark on his resume, and the reactions to the news on Twitter, which can be seen below, proved as much.

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TJ Dillashaw Accepts Sanction for Violation of UFC Anti-Doping Policyhttps://t.co/oH2koxteGv

— USADA | UFC Anti-Doping Program (@USADA_UFC) April 9, 2019

USADA has announced former UFC champ T.J. Dillashaw has accepted a two-year suspension stemming from his positive drug test. He's eligible to return as of Jan. 18, 2021.

— Mike Bohn (@MikeBohnMMA) April 9, 2019

And there it is. Dillashaw gets a year from NY and now two from USADA for EPO. No comment from him or his team. https://t.co/nsUhEqfkN2

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 9, 2019

Great to see @usantidoping busting Russians and Americans. The testing is working. EPO is a serious drug that helps blood carry more oxygen/for endurance. Lance Armstrong shit. Can hurt someone bad in this sport tho this isn't cycling.
https://t.co/OgXCr29MXK

— Arjan Singh Bhullar (@TheOneASB) April 9, 2019

The most interesting thing about the Dillashaw suspension (and not contesting it) will be Duane Ludwig’s reaction.

— Jeremy Botter (@jeremybotter) April 9, 2019

More details on TJ Dillashaw. On the surface, his legacy as one of the best bantamweights in UFC history takes a huge hit. Gonna be a long 24 months for the former two-time champion. https://t.co/MQefEF82dP

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) April 9, 2019

EPO … for a guy who relied on pushing the pace and won key fights late and in brutal fashion this is unforgivable. https://t.co/it1yHkmhCN

— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) April 9, 2019

Oh shit! #GameChanger https://t.co/EdGd484xBM

— Mike Jackson, Esq. (@TheTruthJackson) April 9, 2019

On T.J. Dillashaw, I think this quote from @JeffNovitzkyUFC to @espn says it all. pic.twitter.com/SlrQPJag9W

— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) April 9, 2019

Cody Garbrandt posted this on Twitter in April of 2018, specifically accusing Dillashaw of using EPO. pic.twitter.com/fiBXf3Z45z

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) April 9, 2019

EPO? That's a career ender. Dillashaw is finished.

In other news fan favorite Chael P. Sonnen is back in action, fighting in a title eliminator at MSG.

— caposa (@GrabakaHitman_) April 9, 2019

Is that not the quickest investigation process ever since the test was announced failed it’s been investigated and finialized within a few months.

Didn’t dispute it, didn’t contest the suspension and didn’t make a statement. Actions of a man who knows he’s guilty. https://t.co/QaTp0fCl5o

— Damien Brown (@beatdown155) April 9, 2019