TJ Dillashaw
18-5-0
About
A two-time UFC bantamweight champion and brilliant technician whose career was shadowed by a rivalry and a suspension.
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TJ Dillashaw is one of the most skilled bantamweights the sport has produced, a fighter who transformed from a Team Alpha Male wrestler into a striking innovator. His footwork, stance-switching and feints changed how fighters move at 135 pounds, and he twice won the UFC bantamweight title, headlined by two knockout wins over bitter rival Cody Garbrandt.
His career also carried controversy. His departure from Team Alpha Male sparked one of the sport's nastiest feuds, fueling the Garbrandt rivalry, and a failed drug test led to a two-year suspension that left a cloud over his title runs for many fans. After a comeback bid fell short against Aljamain Sterling, he retired.
For newcomers, Dillashaw is a fascinating, divisive figure - a genuine striking genius whose talent is beyond question but whose legacy fans still debate. Watch the Garbrandt fights to see what made him special.
Why fans love Dillashaw
Elite, innovative technique and a champion's résumé built on dramatic, high-skill knockouts.
Why some fans hate Dillashaw
A bitter rivalry stemming from his split with the Team Alpha Male camp, plus a failed drug test that cost him a two-year suspension, left a cloud over his accomplishments for many fans.
