THE STORY
On January 19, 2019, at UFC Fight Night in Brooklyn, NY, bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw faced flyweight champion Henry Cejudo. Dillashaw's significant weight cut to 125 pounds raised concerns about his health. Cejudo won the bout by TKO in 32 seconds, retaining his title. Subsequently, Dillashaw was suspended for two years after testing positive for a prohibited substance, leading him to vacate his bantamweight title. (ufc.com)
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WHY IT MATTERS
Dillashaw's extreme weight cut and subsequent suspension had a lasting impact on his career and the UFC's approach to fighter health and safety.