Learn more about TJ Dillashaw's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Team Bisping member on TUF 14
- Three wins by submission (2 RNC, neck crank), eight by KO
- Has won four of his last five
- Pro since 2010
UFC History
UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Dillashaw was stopped by Henry Cejudo via strikes at :32 of the first round in a fight for the UFC flyweight title
UFC 227 (8/4/18) Dillashaw stopped Cody Garbrandt via strikes at 4:10 of the first round to retain the UFC bantamweight title. Vacated title after failed drug test in March 2019
UFC 217 (11/4/17) Dillashaw knocked out Cody Garbrandt at 2:41 of the second round to regain the UFC bantamweight title
UFC 207 (12/30/16) Dillashaw won a three round unanimous decision over John Lineker
UFC 200 (7/9/16) Dillashaw won a three round unanimous decision over Raphael Assuncao
UFC Fight Night (1/17/16) Dillashaw lost a five round split decision to Dominick Cruz, losing his UFC bantamweight title
UFC on FOX (7/25/15) Dillashaw stopped Renan Barao via strikes at :35 of the fourth round to retain his UFC bantamweight title.
UFC 177 (8/30/14) Dillashaw knocked out Joe Soto at 2:20 of the fifth round to retain his UFC bantamweight title
UFC 173 (5/24/14) Dillashaw stopped Renan Barao via strikes at 2:26 of the fifth round to win the UFC bantamweight title
UFC Fight Night (1/15/14) Dillashaw won a three round unanimous decision over Mike Easton
UFC Fight Night (10/9/13) Dillashaw lost a three round split decision to Raphael Assuncao
UFC on FOX (4/20/13) Dillashaw stopped Hugo Viana via strikes at 4:22 of the first round
UFC 158 (3/16/13) Dillashaw knocked out Issei Tamura at :26 of the second round
UFC on FUEL TV (7/11/12) Dillashaw submitted Vaughan Lee via neck crank at 2:33 of the first round
UFC on FUEL TV (2/15/12) Dillashaw won a three round unanimous decision over Walel Watson
TUF 14 Finale (12/3/11) Dillashaw was stopped by John Dodson via strikes at 1:54 of the first round
THe Ultimate Fighter, Season 14
On episode nine (semifinals), Dillashaw won a three round unanimous decision over Dustin Pague
On episode seven (quarterfinals), Dillashaw submitted Roland Delorme via rear naked choke at 1:44 of round two
On episode one, Dillashaw stopped Matt Jaggers via strikes at 5:00 of round one
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training after I graduated college and my college wrestling career was over. I didn’t reach all my goals in wrestling and wasn’t done competing, so, being a well-rounded athlete, I thought I could be good at fighting and I gave it a shot.
What ranks and titles have you held? Two-time UFC bantamweight champion
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s one step closer to what I have been working for in the last two years.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology- clinical exercise science from Cal State Fullerton
What was your job before you started fighting? Student
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3x NCAA qualifier, Ranked 10th in nation (wrestling)
