T.J. Dillashaw drug ban: champion surrenders UFC crown after adverse test result following Cejudo loss
- Dillashaw was beaten in 32 seconds by Cejudo before positive drug result
- Dillashaw relinquishes bantamweight crown
The 33-year-old American was stopped by flyweight champion Henry Cejudo in 32 seconds at UFC Brooklyn, where Dillashaw submitted the sample found in violation, according to the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA).
“To all my fans, I wanted to be the first one to let you know that USADA and the NYSAC (New York State Athletic Commission) have informed me of an adverse finding in a test taken for my last fight,” Dillashaw said in an Instagram statement.
“While words can’t even begin to express how disappointed I am at this time, please know that I’m working with my team to understand what has occurred and how to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
“Out of fairness and respect to the rest of my division, I’ve informed the UFC that I’ll be voluntarily relinquishing my title while I deal with this matter.”