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Cody Garbrandt Goes Off On TJ Dillashaw’s EPO Use In Classic Twitter Rant

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has always claimed his archrival T.J. Dillashaw was using performance-enhancing drugs. Now, it looks as though “No Love” was telling the truth all along. Dillashaw was suspended two years by USADA for failed drug test(s) stemming from samples collected in December and January. Garbrandt, who lost back-to-back fights against […]

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Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has always claimed his archrival T.J. Dillashaw was using performance-enhancing drugs.

Now, it looks as though “No Love” was telling the truth all along. Dillashaw was suspended two years by USADA for failed drug test(s) stemming from samples collected in December and January.

Garbrandt, who lost back-to-back fights against Dillashaw, sounded off on his former teammate-turned-bitter rival earlier today on Twitter.

Test all his samples I bet for a fact more epo pops up, @TJDillashaw is a coward. Tj call me when that suspension is up! Scum bag https://t.co/LIjynev9VT

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 9, 2019

“No Love” then pointed out that all of his losses (3) have come at the hands of fighters who have been popped by USADA. That statement, although fundamentally correct, is not one hundred percent fact.

It should be pointed out Pedro Munhoz was ‘popped’ pre-USADA in 2014. Realizing he was ranting a bit, Garbrandt insisted he was done. He was not..

All of my losses are from Fighters that have popped for PEDs @ufc @usantidoping I can stand behind this when I say I’ll always be a drug free athlete, #1 reason is the believe I have in myself. #2 I respect the game Twitter rant over y’all have a good day

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 9, 2019

Garbrant then admitted he wasn’t blaming all of his recent losses on PED users. He acknowledged he fought less than his best:

Let’s make this clear I’m not saying my losses are a direct result of PED convicted fighters. I also fought like a dumb ass

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 9, 2019

Garbrandt’s assessment is a fair one. He did throw his gameplan out the window in those fights and paid for it. However, he raises a fair point. The fact of the matter is, all of his losses have come at the hands of fighters who have had a history with PEDs.

“No Love” then turned his attention to Dillashaw’s striking coach, Duane Ludwig. Garbrandt went so far as to claim Ludwig was complicit in Dillashaw’s PED use.

Oh for sure Duane is crying that was his life’s work invested into him but Duane knew he was on the juice to. What a leader he is! https://t.co/CT4iE3r2aT

— Cody Garbrandt (@Cody_Nolove) April 9, 2019

Dillashaw will be able to return to action in January of 2021. As for Garbrandt, the onetime bantamweight king finds himself on a three-fight skid, the first of his career.

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Cody Garbrandt Accused TJ Dillashaw Of Using EPO Last Year

News of TJ Dillashaw’s United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) issues has taken the mixed martial arts (MMA) community by surprise today. But it didn’t surprise his most bitter rival. In fact, Cody Garbrandt accused Dillashaw of using exactly what he was suspended for. Dillashaw was on the verge of cementing his legacy as one of, […]

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Dillashaw was on the verge of cementing his legacy as one of, if not the, greatest bantamweights of all-time. Unfortunately, a failed drug test prior to his fight with Henry Cejudo in January has brought all of that into question. Dillashaw tested positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO), and was subsequently handed a two-year suspension by USADA.

He voluntarily relinquished his then-held bantamweight title once the news initially broke. He then did not contest the USADA suspension when it was announced today (Tues. April 9, 2019). Journalist Chisanga Malata? has also brought up a very interesting past tweet from Dillashaw’s former teammate-turned-rival Cody Garbrandt.

A year ago, Garbrandt tweeted out that all of the “EPO” was going to Dillashaw’s head. Now, a year later, that’s the exact substance USADA has busted “The Viper” for:

Worth noting, Cody Garbrandt accused TJ Dillashaw of using EPO nearly two years ago. Now I’m not saying TJ was on it then or has ever taken it intentionally, but it seems to be more than a coinicidence this is what he’s popped for. #UFC pic.twitter.com/VTgsIUT3Qw

— Chisanga Malata (@Chisanga_Malata) April 9, 2019

In the wake of Dillashaw’s exit from the division and his relinquishing of the bantamweight title, flyweight champion Henry Cejudo will challenge Marlon Moraes for the vacant throne. The fight takes place at UFC 238 on pay-per-view (PPV) on June 8.

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Twitter Reacts To TJ Dillashaw’s USADA Suspension

TJ Dillashaw’s recent issues with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have really taken the mixed martial arts (MMA) world by surprise. It was announced earlier today (Tues. April 9, 2019) that Dillashaw has received a two-year suspension from the anti-doping agency. The suspension was first reported by ESPN. Dillashaw tested positive for recombinant human […]

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TJ Dillashaw’s recent issues with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have really taken the mixed martial arts (MMA) world by surprise.

It was announced earlier today (Tues. April 9, 2019) that Dillashaw has received a two-year suspension from the anti-doping agency. The suspension was first reported by ESPN. Dillashaw tested positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO) prior to his flyweight title fight against Henry Cejudo in January. “The Viper” lost that fight via controversial first-round TKO.

Interestingly, Dillashaw didn’t contest the suspension, and will sit out the full two years before being eligible to return. Check out how the MMA community reacted to the news on Twitter here:

In the aftermath of TJ Dillashaw's suspension, at least the bantamweight division is still in great shape. Cejudo vs. Moraes should be phenomenal. Sterling vs. Munhoz, Yan vs. Rivera, Raphael Assuncao, Dominick Cruz and Cody Garbrandt still out there. Division will be fine.

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) April 9, 2019

Here’s the full USADA press release on TJ Dillashaw’s two-year suspension for EPO. Dillashaw isn’t contesting it. He is eligible to return on Jan. 19, 2021. pic.twitter.com/bYcQY3sdMq

— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) April 9, 2019

TJ Dillashaw went from being on the verge of becoming a double champ, rated as one of the best pound for pound fighters in the world, making a case as one of the all time greats to literally ruining his legacy from which I see no return. From the penthouse to the outhouse.

— Chamatkar Sandhu (@SandhuMMA) April 9, 2019

Most samples of UFC athletes collected by USADA all-time:

Yoel Romero 46
Daniel Cormier 45
Cris Cyborg 42
Rafael dos Anjos 41
TJ Dillashaw 39
Holly Holm 39
Conor McGregor 38
Stipe Miocic 38
Anderson Silva 38

— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) 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

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Ex-UFC Champion TJ Dillashaw Suspended 2 Years for Anti-Doping Violation

Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw received a two-year suspension from USADA for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. USADA CEO Travis T. Tygart also released a statement on the ban (h/t Brett Okamoto of ESPN…

Former UFC Champ TJ Dillashaw Suspended 2 Years by USADA for Doping Violation

Former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw has been suspended for two years by USADA after violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) officials announced the news on Tuesday with Dillashaw now out of action until after Jan. 18, 2021. “Dillashaw, 33, tested positive for recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEPO) as the result of an […]

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Marlon Moraes Not Fooled By TJ Dillashaw’s ‘Great Guy’ Gimmick

Bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes isn’t buying T.J Dillashaw’s ‘great guy’ act and he doesn’t think the fans were tricked either. Moraes is more than happy to fight for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 238 in Chicago later this year. However, “Magic” would prefer if people would stop looking at Dillashaw like a martyr. […]

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Bantamweight title contender Marlon Moraes isn’t buying T.J Dillashaw’s ‘great guy’ act and he doesn’t think the fans were tricked either.

Moraes is more than happy to fight for the vacant bantamweight title at UFC 238 in Chicago later this year. However, “Magic” would prefer if people would stop looking at Dillashaw like a martyr.

“No (expletive) way,” Moraes blurted Wednesday at the UFC Performance Institute (via MMAJunkie). “That’s his move, and that’s the part I don’t like about the whole situation. He’s trying to trick the fans and tell everybody he did this because he’s a great guy and wants to see the division flowing. Of course not.”

“He was away forever. He never said yes to fighting me, and he’s just tricking the fans. But I think everybody saw that. He came up with a notice in the morning. He was just anticipating what the UFC and (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) was going to do later on.”

Don’t get it twisted, Moraes still has a tremendous amount of respect for the former champion. In fact, the Brazilian was quick to point out that Dillashaw’s skill set deteriorate because of a layoff.

“He’s good everywhere, so people hate,” Moraes said. “And everybody is saying this is just because he got caught. Ah, he’s (expletive). Then win the championship and see if that’s easy.”

“He’s one of the best in the world. I don’t care what he says happened to him. Skills-wise, he’s a very good fighter. And one day, we’re going to meet.”

For now, Moraes will have to settle for Henry Cejudo in a bantamweight title fight at UFC 238 in Chicago.

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