Aljamain Sterling finds Dana White’s TJ Dillashaw comments ‘very strange’ — ‘You’re praising a guy who got caught’

Aljamain Sterling didn’t fairly agree with Dana White’s latest feedback praising his upcoming opponent, T.J. Dillashaw, this weekend at UFC 280 (Sat., Oct. 22, 2022).

Throughout combat week, White did his normal media rounds and spoke concerning the Bantamweight title match up. Particularly referring to the now-permanent steroid stigma that’s following Dillashaw post-suspension, White mentioned he feels Dillashaw dealt with all the pieces “like a man.”

Responding to the sentiment at UFC 280’s media day at this time (Weds., Oct. 19, 2022), Sterling was in disbelief.

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“Very unusual, man,” Sterling mentioned. “Dana’s an attention-grabbing cat. I like Dana lots, however among the issues I simply should marvel his reasoning and rationale. Like, you’re praising a man who obtained caught and saying he did it the best manner and did it like a person. What about that was manly? The man obtained caught. He didn’t come clear, Dana. I’m simply — I don’t get it. I believe it’s a really odd factor to say.”

Dillashaw’s Jan. 2019 United States Anti-Doping Company (USADA) take a look at suspension got here on the heels of a fast 32-second knockout loss to Henry Cejudo at Flyweight. Stripped of his title, Dillashaw served his time earlier than returning in June 2021, defeating Cory Sandhagen by way of break up resolution.

Heading into the bout upcoming title bout, Sterling nonetheless feels his challenger is finding ways around the system.

“There have been so many individuals who’ve popped and a number of ‘em have been like actual reliable tainted stuff and I don’t get it,” Sterling mentioned. “What makes this case extra like a person versus anyone else? I actually don’t perceive.

“Except you bought caught redhanded and you realize you cheated, having the needle in your hand figuring out you’re about to do it and also you’re like, ‘No, I didn’t.’ That’s completely different,” he concluded. “However saying he’s extra of a person, it’s a really bizarre and odd factor to say.”

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