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Making the Case for Each Bantamweight Contender After TJ Dillashaw Vacates Belt

Early in 2019, UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw went down to flyweight to challenge Henry Cejudo for his belt. He was knocked out in the first round. As it would turn out, that would not be his only loss from that fight.

Wednesday morning, Dillashaw announced on Instagram that he was informed by USADA and the New York State Athletic Commission (NYSAC) that there was an adverse finding with a test for the Cejudo fight. As such, Dillashaw voluntarily vacated the bantamweight title.

Thus, the bantamweight division has no champion and the sharks are beginning to circle as they prep for a feeding frenzy.