"Unprofessional" TJ Dillashaw "Lied" his way into a title fight

By: Shreya Jha Image Credit: UFC

Former two-time champion T.J. Dillashaw has been facing the heat since his championship bout against Aljamain Sterling at the co-main event at UFC 280.

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Dillashaw got knocked out in the second round of the fight. He was completely dominated by the current champion Sterling.

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Since Sterling's first takedown within the first minute of the fight, it was clear that Dillashaw was not 100% fit and was visibly in pain.

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Former fighter and sports broadcaster Jimmy Smith didn't hold back his disappointment with Dillashaw's performance calling it a con job.

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"He was too injured to perform. That’s a con job. You lied your way into that fight and it’s unfair and it’s unprofessional", Smith said in his show.

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Aljamain Sterling's title defence has left fans again with questions regarding his belt, due to the lack of challenge from Dillashaw.

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Sterling became champion after former champ Yan was disqualified for an illegal knee in the title fight in March last year. Sterling then beat Yan via split decision in a rematch earlier this year.

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