T.J. Dillashaw's Professional MMA debut
Dillashaw made his professional debut against Czar Sklavos on March 26, 2010, fighting on the main card of KOTC: Legacy.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Czar Sklavos who carried a 0-0-0 professional MMA record into the fight.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Czar Sklavos by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
T.J. Dillashaw's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Dillashaw made his debut in the UFC against John Dodson on December 3, 2011, fighting on the main card of The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale having compiled a 4-0-0 professional MMA record.
T.J. Dillashaw lost to John Dodson by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 1.
Since his debut, Dillashaw has gone on to fight a total of 18 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 13-5-0.
Failed UFC title challenge: Tournament Championship loss to John Dodson
Dillashaw lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to John Dodson on December 3, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale.
T.J. Dillashaw lost to John Dodson by KO/TKO at 1:54 of Round 1.
Winning the belt: UFC Bantamweight Championship against Renan Barão
Dillashaw won the UFC Bantamweight Championship defeating Renan Barão on May 24, 2014 at UFC 173: Barao vs. Dillashaw.
This was Dillashaw's 2nd UFC championship fight.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Renan Barão by KO/TKO at 2:26 of Round 5. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night as well as Fight of the Night.
Title defence #1: Successfully defended the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Joe Soto
Dillashaw defended his belt against Joe Soto on August 30, 2014 at UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Soto.
This was Dillashaw's first successful UFC bantamweight title defence.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Joe Soto by KO/TKO at 2:20 of Round 5. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #2: Successfully defended the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Renan Barão
Dillashaw defended his belt for the 2nd time against Renan Barão on July 25, 2015 at UFC on FOX 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Renan Barão by KO/TKO at 0:35 of Round 4. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title loss: Losing the UFC Bantamweight Championship to Dominick Cruz
Dillashaw lost his UFC Bantamweight title to Dominick Cruz on January 17, 2016 at UFC Fight Night 81: Dillashaw vs. Cruz having previously made 2 title defences.
T.J. Dillashaw lost to Dominick Cruz by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
Winning the belt: UFC Bantamweight Championship against Cody Garbrandt
Dillashaw won the UFC Bantamweight Championship defeating Cody Garbrandt on November 4, 2017 at UFC 217: Bisping vs. St. Pierre.
This was Dillashaw's 6th UFC championship fight.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Cody Garbrandt by KO/TKO at 2:41 of Round 2. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
The first man to defeat Cody Garbrandt
Dillashaw defeated the previously unbeaten Cody Garbrandt on November 4, 2017, at UFC 217: Bisping vs. St. Pierre. Cody Garbrandt came into the fight with a 11-0-0 record. Dillashaw was a +180 betting underdog going into the fight. T.J. Dillashaw beat Cody Garbrandt by KO/TKO at 2:41 of Round 2. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Title defence #3: Successfully defended the UFC Bantamweight Championship against Cody Garbrandt
Dillashaw defended his belt for the 3rd time against Cody Garbrandt on August 4, 2018 at UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2.
T.J. Dillashaw beat Cody Garbrandt by KO/TKO at 4:17 of Round 1. T.J. Dillashaw took home an extra bonus after being awarded with Performance of the Night.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Flyweight Championship loss to Henry Cejudo
Dillashaw lost his 1st flyweight title challenge, losing to Henry Cejudo on January 19, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 1: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw.
T.J. Dillashaw lost to Henry Cejudo by KO/TKO at 0:32 of Round 1.
Failed UFC title challenge: UFC Bantamweight Championship loss to Aljamain Sterling
Dillashaw lost his 1st bantamweight title challenge, losing to Aljamain Sterling on October 22, 2022 at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev.
T.J. Dillashaw lost to Aljamain Sterling by KO/TKO at 3:44 of Round 2.
When was T.J. Dillashaw's last win?
Dillashaw's last win came against Cory Sandhagen at UFC Fight Night on Saturday July 24, 2021. T.J. Dillashaw beat Cory Sandhagen by Decision at 5:00 of Round 5.