Best fights of T.J. Dillashaw
Over 13 years as a professional, T.J. Dillashaw has compiled a 17-5 (11) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. T.J. Dillashaw KOs Cody Garbrandt
On November 4, 2017 T.J. Dillashaw fought Cody Garbrandt for the UFC bantamweight title. Dillashaw was 31 years old with a record of 14-3, and Garbrandt was 26 with a record of 11-0. Dillashaw was on a 2-fight winning streak and Garbrandt was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Dillashaw stopped Cody Garbrandt via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. T.J. Dillashaw KOs Renan Barão
On May 24, 2014 T.J. Dillashaw fought Renan Barão for the UFC bantamweight title. Dillashaw was 28 years old with a record of 9-2, and Barão was 27 with a record of 32-1. Dillashaw was coming off a win and Barão was on a 22-fight winning streak. Dillashaw stopped Renan Barão via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. T.J. Dillashaw KOs Renan Barão in their 2nd fight
On July 25, 2015 T.J. Dillashaw defended his UFC bantamweight title against Renan Barão. It was their second meeting. Dillashaw was 29 years old with a record of 11-2, and Barão was 28 with a record of 33-2. Dillashaw was on a 3-fight winning streak and Barão was coming off a win. Dillashaw stopped Renan Barão via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. T.J. Dillashaw defeats John Lineker
On December 30, 2016 T.J. Dillashaw faced John Lineker in a bantamweight bout. Dillashaw was 30 years old with a record of 13-3, and Lineker was 26 with a record of 29-7. Dillashaw was coming off a win and Lineker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dillashaw won via unanimous decision.
5. T.J. Dillashaw defeats Raphael Assunção in their 2nd fight
On July 9, 2016 T.J. Dillashaw faced Raphael Assunção in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Dillashaw was 30 years old with a record of 12-3, and Assunção was 33 with a record of 23-4. Dillashaw was coming off a loss, while Assunção was on a 7-fight winning streak. Dillashaw won via unanimous decision.
6. T.J. Dillashaw KOs Joe Soto
On August 30, 2014 T.J. Dillashaw defended his UFC bantamweight title against Joe Soto. Dillashaw was 28 years old with a record of 10-2, and Soto was 27 with a record of 15-2. Dillashaw was on a 2-fight winning streak and Soto was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dillashaw stopped Joe Soto via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. T.J. Dillashaw KOs Cody Garbrandt in their 2nd fight
On August 4, 2018 T.J. Dillashaw defended his UFC bantamweight title against Cody Garbrandt. It was their second meeting. Dillashaw was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Garbrandt was 27 with a record of 11-1. Dillashaw was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Garbrandt was coming off a loss. Dillashaw stopped Cody Garbrandt via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.