T.J. Dillashaw won the bantamweight title against Renan Barao at UFC 173 in 2014, ending Barao's reign with a fifth-round knockout. Dillashaw earned $18,000 to show and $18,000 to win for this victory. He initially earned a $10,000 to show and $10,000 to win contract on 'The Ultimate Fighter,' which increased with wins. After defeating Barao, Dillashaw's career skyrocketed, but he later faced a significant setback due to a PED violation, impacting his legacy.
"My life changed completely after beating Barao. I was on 'The Ultimate Fighter' contract. I was fighting for a world title for $18,000. When I got to rip that contract... I shocked the world... Just changed my life."
"You're on a 10-fight contract when you get on from 'The Ultimate Fighter,' and you start off at 10/10, after three wins you go 14/14, after three wins you go 18/18. So I was getting $18,000 to show, $18,000 to win against the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world."
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