For a professional fighter in their prime, a two-year layoff is akin to a liver shot; it can be difficult to recover from. But for T.J. Dillashaw, there are some upsides to it.
The former UFC bantamweight champion spoke to TUF 1 alum Mike Swick about it on a recent episode of the Real Quick podcast. Dillashaw said his time on the sidelines allowed him to focus on several business ventures that have given him financial stability.
“It was a blessing in disguise. I got both my shoulders fixed,” he said. “I don’t have to come back and fight for money now, which is pretty sweet.