TJ Dillashaw says he’s seen Aljamain Sterling’s 'quit button' | UFC 280 | ESPN MMA

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ESPN MMA’s Brett Okamoto sits down with TJ Dillashaw at UFC 280 Media Day in Abu Dhabi ahead of his bantamweight title fight vs. Aljamain Sterling.
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[@one44two45s]

"Why do you want to win the title?"... Brett back at it again with the hard-hitting questions 🙄

[@jordapex7508]

Bro fr asks the most dumb questions

[@markbrandonguam]

💀💀💀

[@ShotofJameson]

Worst journalist I’ve ever seen hands down

[@Bigsoldier28]

😴

[@bbafoshow]

guy has never fought a day in his life, why do they allow him to ask the questions lol

[@swifty123]

“Eat clen. Tren hard. Test your limits. Anavar give up.” - Pillashaw

[@beaualIoevv]

swifty ‘ no father’ peter griffin alt

[@bendak7584]

@@beaualIoevv beau "projecting"

[@beaualIoevv]

@@bendak7584 bednak ‘-virgin’.

[@Test7017]

Lots of steroids boyyyyy

[@bizzyb9227]

😂😂😂😂

[@sportsfan_913]

This is gonna be a good one. The pace is gonna be crazy. Both fantastic wrestlers, TJs movement & striking is always fun to watch.

[@adriansaldana8498]

I feel like tj is the last guy of his Era fighting a new Era of dudes everyone he came up with ain't around really

[@Bigsoldier28]

Exactly

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

The Old Guard.

[@isuluke2010]

And btw.. I do respect the way TJ handled the situation. Props brotha.

[@mattkaiser8984]

100% facts bro. TJ analyzed Yan vs AljoLame 2 perfectly. “Yan got emotional, went headhunting”

[@Valkyrae123]

And tj got emotional pumping roids into his cheeks because he knew he wouldn’t beat triple c

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@Valkyrae123 What roids?

[@KutthroatBG]

@@Valkyrae123 demetrious johnson**

[@ymkyourmoneyking8157]

@@KutthroatBG you have autism? Read ok babygirl

[@2stepsforward4stepsback]

I'm more interested in tjs career than I am with omalley, that says alot 😆

[@kickinitwithkalyn1877]

Let’s go! Dillashaw is the man! People have forgot

[@ulrich101]

Steroids will do that

[@Tonyjohnson2523]

He lost buddy

[@alex__2265]

Crazy he's 36. Has had some major surgeries + not much fighting time over the last 4 years. This would be one heck of a win.

[@beaualIoevv]

only way he can win is via roid rage -ko

[@bmxisgod14]

He beat sandhagen recently. He's still got it dude

[@ARR409]

@nøc Especially considering that Sandhagen made it competitive with Yan and recently outclassed Yadong. MMA math doesn’t work but it can still give broad implications. And this time it’s that TJ is still good enough to hang with the modern-era of Bantamweights steroids or not.

[@mrbitches1787]

On steriods

[@PapaPercules]

Found TJ’s burner

[@YetisanMMA]

How can you guys never get Brett’s audio working? Multiple times. Come on ESPN, give me a job.

[@ezequiellopez8518]

It makes zero sense to me why everyone hates this guy lol he got caught doing what so many others have and got crucified for it meanwhile Anderson Silva jon Jones are loved by so many and considered the greatest fighters ever everyone just hopped on this hate train for tj dillashaw so randomly everyone got a pass for using steroids but him why???

[@bengivesyouthenews5996]

He lost on them though

[@mhutch5082]

Killashaw is a beast. He served his time.

[@Alil2real]

It was his attitude towards his past teammates and the way he was cool with diminishing the fly weight division. He's selfish. He said that. So selfish he would cheat the opponents he's bashing. What a stupid comment by you. Must be a new fan of the sport

[@tristinmikes]

Silva yes, but Jones? I’d say Jones has way more haters than fans. A lot of people just deem him as the goat because he was the youngest champion and only lost once from his wrong doing

[@joemomma7226]

No one gets a pass we clown on all cheater and you don’t deserve the last name Lopez you 🤡

[@sportsfan_913]

Whenever a fighter completely dismisses another one & calls them not dangerous on the feet they almost always get caught. As a fan of TJ I hope he respects Aljo at least a bit.

[@corymmarules7462]

Very true, that’s how Islam is treating Charles.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

Before that he also said that anything can happen and that he takes everyone equally serious, which we saw against Joe Soto. I doubt he'll underestimate Aljo. But he isn't wrong. Aljo has landed 1400 strikes and doesn't have a single knockdown.

[@Catchandpin]

“I age like a fine wine” TJ “I know, how are you doing that!?” Brett *awkward silence*

[@bodyrullz]

😂

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

''Snake venom and EPO.'' Jk I love TJ.

[@strangeone7198]

Tbf, steroids make you age like milk

[@Lockdown335]

Be wild if he comes back and nabs the belt lol i give him a good chance vs Aljo

[@PatientBoat]

Brett sounds like that co-worker on a conference call that's too far away from their shitty built in laptop mic.

[@cyclonus01]

You nailed it 😆 🤣 😂 😹

[@kevinmoore8679]

People can hate on T.J all they want but he really will come at you still with a busted eye like terminator I loved that reference. He’s always fun to watch fight

[@Thomasdarya]

Tj is gonna literally beat the sh*t out of Aljo ppl keep forgetting how good Tj is!

[@dammaguy1286]

But he is not in his prime anymore imo he is 36

[@njdrummer7120]

This is his last run and thats it, 36 is tail end of prime and off the juice is def in his mind. When you have that mental advantage and then its gone , thats not easy...

[@langtryvlogme]

Glad to see TJ back, if the knee doesn't affect him he should be able to win this one. Aljo is younger and has a lot of momentum so that helps I'd say TJ has the better curriculum but the more against him

[@Canadian_Psycho]

Same man, I hope he wins, despite the toxic fandom out their

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

If TJ can show up anywhere near prime form, he should have an easy fight here. He's a stylistic nightmare for Aljo. That said, he looked slower against Sandhagen. I hope it was just the knee, but Aljo has these rapid floppy shots. His output is high, we saw it against Yan. Zero damage, but high output. And if TJ cannot match that output due to age and wear, I fear he might just lose a boring decision.

[@Canadian_Psycho]

@@TheStraightestWhitest agreed. Sandhagen is a rubric cube at times though, (in the sense that he's dangerous in all regards). I think it depends on the condition of TJ's knee as well.

[@yball1396]

Tj is a beast

[@draakmanz]

EPO! EPO! EPO! EPO! They did not hold back lol

[@Catonius]

Poor Bret didn't even get a mic.

[@ronburgundy2383]

Living gets expensive for everyone today 😉

[@jamesj590]

Haha yeah, even ESPN can't bear the thought of listening to his questions

[@MikeBeatsYours]

I think they did it for that press conference acoustic but idk

[@SAM-JAMES]

Good sound quality Brett.

[@let0atreides]

Dillashaw saw Sterling's 'quit button', we saw Dillashaw's 'cheat button'.

[@alex__2265]

If there was proof of him using it at any other point in his career id want him out of the company. He said he took it to make 125 & I believe him. Unpopular opinion I know but I am rooting for him Saturday.

[@Nina-jc3be]

He did not use it before. His samples were retested.

[@BruceThePugDog]

Im with you. He paid his dues already.

[@accelerate08]

It showed up because he'd weighed 125 and took the same amount he took at 135.

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@accelerate08 That's not how accelerated red blood cell production works, bub.

[@zeezeebigz]

Tj is so humble. All around great guy!

[@taker00]

Except for the part when he got caught cheating?!?! Such a great guy.

[@dammaguy1286]

@@taker00 so what

[@jackiemurphy1524]

Let’s go TJ!

[@lazarus7657]

Let’s go tj

[@MoeMoe-jr7gj]

TJ got that cheat button 🎮

[@udoachiz7523]

Im with tj this time, lets go

[@DopeTheG]

Tj needs to make sure he still has that speed. It's one of the reasons he is so good. Also he is kinda right about Aljo he's not really that dangerous. All you have to worry about is him taking your back. It's not like he has extreme power.

[@joshuabarr8131]

@Oz DelFoss It's not like Snakeshaw is a clean fighter either, but fanboys like you will ignore it right bud?

[@colinburman419]

@@joshuabarr8131 He talked about the fight and his predictions in a logical way and there's you. If there's anything i've learned from watching mma it's that anyone who uses the word ''fanboy'' is an idiot and the rest of their comment almost never make sense.

[@Queensraces]

im not sleeping ontj at all but the matchmakers on this one did their best

[@joshuabarr8131]

@Colin Burman He's talking about a ped fighter involved the the 'fight', so shut your stupid mouth kid

[@bartholomewdiaz3341]

Triggered? Lol

[@war1ordman]

Love T.J. true Beast of a Fighter. Everyone is on P.E.D. there after a while. Only uncle Dana manipulate Usasa the way he wanted.

[@mmafyasco]

henry cejudo WASN'T on PEDs when he knocked this little cheater in 30 seconds. so no, not everyone cheats like this snake..

[@war1ordman]

@@mmafyasco respect your opinion.

[@jarmangill5911]

TJ is an one of the OG fighters in game man has been in game for a long time and is elite fighter .

[@tjfaber3071]

I'm a big tj dillashaw fan ❤️ true warriors come back stronger 💪 🙌 mistakes happen but we move on

[@LincolnWiseDidMyMom]

"Mistakes" OOPS I INJECTED PEDS BY MISTAKE THIS AIN'T MY INSULIN

[@MrBradclack]

Spoken like an American nothing to see here

[@originaljungle]

EPO isn't a mistake aahahhaahahaha

[@hypemantv431]

I HOPE TJ WINS LETS FN GOOOO 💯💪🏼

[@Bugin1967]

TJ says TO BE THE BEST! No matter clean or dirty he is very determined and is a Beast

[@fareenhassan3116]

Yah but can you even get Al. Sterling to his quit button. Everyone has one, even you. You both have similar strengths and power so be careful. Just be healthy and fight hard once in the cage. We'll ALL SEE THE RESULTS. Good Luck!!!

[@kidkid985]

TJ is funny, I know people don’t like him but I like him.

[@nateclasen]

TJ looked so young at 36 that his wife told him to grow out his beard lmao. Edit: True Story

[@carltonpenaloza1395]

I think most athletic guys will look extremely young at 36 these days, especially the shorter they are. I’m 41, 5’7, full head of hair and look late 20’s. I also grew out my beard for the same reason! And my Russian gf doesn’t like the look! Too bad, a man’s gotta feel like a man

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

@@carltonpenaloza1395 Bruh you got a good beard, good on you for not letting a woman decide what you look like.

[@SBAssociation]

@@TheStraightestWhitest yea but wit that facial structure I’m sure he looks like a clean cut young man that his Russian girlfriend likes

[@BTAKVE]

TJ talking about alpha gym wars he instigated trying to hurt teammates and now saying he tries to avoid that.

[@nateclasen]

Fun Fact: TJ is one of Kevin Gates favorite fighters of all time(he’s over boxing) Next to Jon Jones.

[@OneHourShower]

Bret turn your microphone on.

[@Randomones27]

that's a subtle trash talk by tj... good to see...

[@SonGokuuuuuuu]

Hearing Brett talk is like listening to a piece of cardboard

[@nateclasen]

The champ is back

[@quickstrum]

Once again, someone fell asleep on the audio during editing!?

[@Raghuveer2798]

You couldn't afford a mic for Brett?

[@bradrademaker2230]

Why does the audio suck on Okomotto's uploads?

[@bradrademaker2230]

This has been an issue for years and I am surprised that a multimillion dollar company cant address it

[@mig2cool982]

Sterling has a weakness to body kicks. The left kick will finish him like Moreno finished Kai. 🦅✨💎

[@elchappo1320]

The true ceo of epo

[@manavbhalla2861]

I think TJ has more consistent takedowns but Aljo can do more with just one. Or maybe I’m underestimating Aljo because of Yan’s great Td defence

[@ericdombrovski7041]

N jus think Tj has even better takedown defense than Yan! Just saying So now if tj makes sure to keep it standing(cuz he can/will if he chooses) I have no hesitation of doubt at all not one bit that this will be tj fight! Ppl can think whatever want too especially when tj the 1 w arm raised n belt wrapped rnd waist!

[@ronburgundy2383]

Oh no robot okamota.....

[@bizzyb9227]

surround ur self with the best team, tren, debol, gh, epo

[@thatguyinthesky2553]

TJ'll catch Aljo, and jump on him, this is TJ's time, again.

[@kenstable1433]

Man, if TJ wins and Yan wins… that’s a fun fight

[@thatguyinthesky2553]

That's what's going to happen for sure.

[@Bigsoldier28]

🚀

[@TheStraightestWhitest]

I love TJ, but I think Yan wins that one. Stylistically, TJ is way better suited to fighting Aljo than Yan. Then again, prime TJ was also legendary at fighting super solid basic fighters like Yan. Linneker and Barao had similar styles. But this isn't prime TJ anymore.

[@skankhunt4767]

The fucks up with the audio mahn?

[@oemmatv]

Right. 😊

[@blakegoold6943]

CEO of EPO

[@holeefok3158]

Leeeet's go TJ. De nerd Yan vs TJ.

[@krisf4969]

Let's go TJ, take out the human backpack and make bantam weight great again!

[@naquanwarren864]

The bantamweight division is the best it’s ever been tf u talking about

[@SoyBegoy]

MMA interviews = quiet audio 😢

[@zackw1340]

Everytime a fighter says another fighter has quit they lose. I remember when TJ kept saying he was so much above Henry cejudo and then we all seen what happened right there.

[@closinginonclosure]

8:38 That's such an ignorant take. There's a huge difference in other sports compared to combat sports where your sole intention is to inflict damage on your opponent. Performance enhancers tip the balance dramatically and it a totally different story than football, baseball, or basketball.

[@mikemorris9902]

Get a mic on Brett can't hear anything he's saying

[@whatsgoodcrodie]

I have picks for all fights except this one, I don’t know how it goes. I’m leaning towards Aljo wrestling for 5 rounds

[@johno30197]

Dillinshawn gonna detonate that right and send sterling to la la land come 22ndoct

[@adamcombs2739]

Who's he ever done that too

[@johno30197]

@@adamcombs2739 garbrandt doh!!

[@JrRanks]

Man this such a bad matchup for Aljo. TJ by domination

[@curtevans2551]

Lol yea ok

[@armandosalgado7993]

Let's gooo TJ 🔥🔥🔥

[@Notveryclever19]

This is the same attitude Justin G had before he fought Oliveira...Aljo wins on Saturday

[@MorganStuartGuitar]

Need better mics or engineers

[@daviddorrian5349]

UFC Eminem! (Looks wise...) 😅

[@billyhoyle2780]

There’s the little snake in the grass….

[@clutch.mastervi2658]

Little boy

[@PapaPercules]

Brett Okamoto interviewing TJ Dillashaw JESUS kill me 😭 if we were the only 3 people left on earth, I’d shoot myself

[@Shooooooop]

Never understood why interviewers are so obsessed with talking about fighters kids...I don't really care. It's a fight.

[@ericv5615]

TBH Prime TJ smokes all these guys. Chito, Yan, Aljo, Sean, and Cory. TJ Is a terrible match up for Aljo

[@jarmangill5911]

Time for ESPN to get better journalist high time to get that done .

[@mauriciogarza6865]

i hope tj absolutely flatlines him

[@jonathanfrench6975]

is dillashaw still the ceo of epo?

[@Disciple793]

I hope one day TJ is mature enough to let his son know that there are consequences to using PEDs.

[@francisjean-baptiste8965]

so a guy with two split decisions Ls and a flush KO loss has a quit button ? interesting

[@Rya_N33]

How does Brett still have a job

[@cyclonus01]

Dude he's the worst. So unqualified.

[@-bld-]

Zero remorse, clearing still cheating and pretty much says us as much. Although as Nate said, they're all doing it.

[@jonathanfrench6975]

we need a double knockout in this fight then they give the belt to brett akamoto to defend against ariel helwani

[@jaymallo7859]

Aljo is super annoying and I agree with TJ that the guy is a human backpack because he wants to avoid a fight at all cost. I guess you can view that as a smart fighter.. at the same time don’t do much for the fan in me. Let’s go Killashaw

[@LincolnWiseDidMyMom]

If he honestly believes Sandhagen gave up, he's 100% gonna loose. He's not giving aljo enough respect. 4:29 third round rear naked. See y'all back here when I'm suspiciously correct.

[@andrewbohannon6011]

Yeah I agree I think the human backpack will get the job done

[@seanoxborough5830]

Reward ped cheats not with a life time ban but a title shot 🤡 Difference is footballer s , athletes don't punch and kick

[@SkitterMcBoo]

I think TJ will get submitted in the 4th round.

[@wonderboy6927]

Tj easily knocks Aljo out cold. Mark my words.

[@buckboogie5477]

Let’s go aljo!!!! Skin the snake!!!!!,, NY,NY💪🏻👊🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻

[@stevedevice1866]

So, who was supposed to check Brett's mic? Useless..

[@FartInYourFace234]

grown TJ is so much better than young TJ

[@Cpt.Andy2]

I just don’t see it happening for him. It’s time we put some real respect on Aljo. Yes Tj can wrestle but Aljo is a real slick grappler. I’d say Aljo third round sub.

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

No EPO questions? All softball questions? C’mon Brett, be better

[@oemmatv]

Fighting is about taking Minimal damage. Just saying.

[@adambarrera8033]

Does Anyone Smell Upset In The Air? My Bets Are Already Placed🧐😳

[@rarehecate9324]

TJ should meet Tate two cobras

[@PNW_STEFF]

He's really underestimating aljo I'm hoping TJ gets knocked out

[@ngatiwarrior6975]

I can't ever recall aljo ko'g anyone

[@Canadian_Psycho]

@@ngatiwarrior6975 indeed. aljo will hold killashaw on the ground and smile. Same thing he did to Yan

[@ngatiwarrior6975]

@@Canadian_Psycho I disagree, I think tj will stop the takedown attempts easily, I got tj via decision.

[@PNW_STEFF]

@@ngatiwarrior6975 told you stupid

[@ngatiwarrior6975]

@@PNW_STEFF you must be new to mma a tko isn't a ko "stupid"

[@jre4255]

Who is this dude?

[@867star]

The former two-time UFC bantamweight champion. lmao....

[@Catonius]

Bert Yokobono, ace reporter.

[@beaualIoevv]

the sad part is that tj will win via roid rage-ko unfortunately

[@MrBradclack]

Tell me another sport where you get a 2 year suspension um every single track and field event or every non American sport