MMA StatBook
TJ Dillashaw

TJ Dillashaw

BantamweightUnited States

17Wins
5Losses
0Draws

Professional record

Last 5: LWLWW

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Profile

Age
40 (born February 7, 1986)
Born in
Sonora
Height
5' 6"
Weight
135 lbs.
Reach
67"
Stance
Orthodox
UFC record
13-5
Title fights
9

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC13

  • KO/TKO 7
  • Submission 1
  • Decision 5

Losses in the UFC5

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 2

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
5.09 top 14%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
3.47
Striking accuracy41%Better than 34% of bantamweights
Strike defense62%Better than 80% of bantamweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
1.56 top 46%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.8
Takedown accuracy31%Better than 32% of bantamweights
Takedown defense78%Better than 84% of bantamweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Dillashaw last fought on October 22, 2022 (Loss vs Aljamain Sterling). Dillashaw has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About TJ Dillashaw

TJ Dillashaw is a bantamweight mixed martial artist, born in Sonora, United States, on February 7, 1986. Dillashaw stands 5' 6", has a 67" reach and fights from an orthodox stance.

Dillashaw turned professional in 2010, debuting with KOTC. A 4-0 record outside the UFC came first. Dillashaw made a UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale in December 2011 and lost to John Dodson by KO/TKO. In the UFC, Dillashaw is 13-5 across 18 fights. Dillashaw first won a UFC title fight at UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw, beating Renan Barao, and has won 5 title fights in total.

A finisher on the feet, Dillashaw has won 7 of 13 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Dillashaw lands more significant strikes per minute than 86% of bantamweights and defends takedowns better than 84% of bantamweights. Notable wins include Cody Garbrandt and Renan Barao, both UFC title-fight winners.

Dillashaw's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev in October 2022, where Dillashaw lost to Aljamain Sterling.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Aljamain Sterling Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R2 3:44

    UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev

    Oct 22, 2022

    8Str 0TD 0KD
  2. W

    Cory Sandhagen

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw

    Jul 24, 2021

    110Str 2TD 0KD
  3. L

    Henry Cejudo Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 0:32

    UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw

    Jan 19, 2019

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  4. W

    Cody Garbrandt Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 4:10

    UFC 227: Dillashaw vs. Garbrandt 2

    Aug 4, 2018

    45Str 0TD 2KD
  5. W

    Cody Garbrandt Title

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 2:41

    UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre

    Nov 4, 2017

    20Str 0TD 2KD
  6. W

    John Lineker

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 207: Nunes vs. Rousey

    Dec 30, 2016

    71Str 5TD 0KD
  7. W

    Raphael Assuncao

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes

    Jul 9, 2016

    64Str 1TD 0KD
  8. L

    Dominick Cruz Title

    Decision - Split · R5 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz

    Jan 17, 2016

    109Str 1TD 0KD
  9. W

    Renan Barao Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R4 0:35

    UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

    Jul 25, 2015

    117Str 0TD 0KD
  10. W

    Joe Soto Title

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R5 2:20

    UFC 177: Dillashaw vs Soto

    Aug 30, 2014

    151Str 2TD 1KD
  11. W

    Renan Barao Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R5 2:26

    UFC 173: Barao vs Dillashaw

    May 24, 2014

    140Str 0TD 2KD
  12. W

    Mike Easton

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Philippou

    Jan 15, 2014

    117Str 2TD 0KD
  13. L

    Raphael Assuncao

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Shields

    Oct 9, 2013

    29Str 2TD 0KD
  14. W

    Hugo Viana

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 4:22

    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Melendez

    Apr 20, 2013

    21Str 1TD 1KD
  15. W

    Issei Tamura

    KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R2 0:26

    UFC 158: St-Pierre vs Diaz

    Mar 16, 2013

    30Str 2TD 1KD
  16. W

    Vaughan Lee

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 2:33

    UFC on FUEL TV: Munoz vs Weidman

    Jul 11, 2012

    3Str 2TD 0KD
  17. W

    Walel Watson

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger

    Feb 15, 2012

    85Str 3TD 0KD
  18. L

    John Dodson Title

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:54

    The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale

    Dec 3, 2011

    2Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

TJ Dillashaw is 17-5 across 22 professional fights in 5 promotions, since a pro debut on March 26, 2010 (KOTC). 4 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins17

  • KO/TKO 8
  • Submission 3
  • Decision 6

Pro losses5

  • KO/TKO 3
  • Decision 2
Finish rate
65% of wins
Longest win streak
4

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
UFC13-52011
Capitol Fighting Championships1-02010
Fight For Wrestling1-02010
KOTC1-02010
Rebel Fighter1-02010

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
L Aljamain Sterling TKO (punches), R2 UFC 280 Oct 22, 2022
W Cory Sandhagen Decision (split), R5 UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw Jul 24, 2021
L Henry Cejudo TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw Jan 19, 2019
W Cody Garbrandt KO (knee and punches), R1 UFC 227 Aug 4, 2018
W Cody Garbrandt TKO (punches), R2 UFC 217 Nov 4, 2017
W John Lineker Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 207 Dec 30, 2016
W Raphael Assunção Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 200 Jul 9, 2016
L Dominick Cruz Decision (split), R5 UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz Jan 17, 2016
W Renan Barão TKO (punches), R4 UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 Jul 25, 2015
W Joe Soto KO (head kick and punches), R5 UFC 177 Aug 30, 2014
W Renan Barão TKO (head kick and punches), R5 UFC 173 May 24, 2014
W Mike Easton Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou Jan 15, 2014
L Raphael Assunção Decision (split), R3 UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields Oct 9, 2013
W Hugo Viana TKO (punches), R1 UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez Apr 20, 2013
W Issei Tamura KO (head kick and punches), R2 UFC 158 Mar 16, 2013
W Vaughan Lee Submission (neck crank), R1 UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman Jul 11, 2012
W Walel Watson Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger Feb 15, 2012
L John Dodson TKO (punches), R1 The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller Finale Dec 3, 2011
W Taylor McCorriston TKO (punches), R3 Capitol Fighting Championships Nov 20, 2010
W Mike Suarez Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Rebel Fighter: Domination Oct 2, 2010
W Brandon Drucker Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Fight For Wrestling 1 May 22, 2010
W Czar Sklavos Decision (unanimous), R3 KOTC: Legacy Mar 26, 2010

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is TJ Dillashaw's record?

TJ Dillashaw's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 5 losses and 0 draws.

How old is TJ Dillashaw?

TJ Dillashaw is 40 years old, born on February 7, 1986.

How tall is TJ Dillashaw and what is their reach?

TJ Dillashaw stands 5' 6" with a 67" reach.

Who did TJ Dillashaw fight last?

TJ Dillashaw lost to Aljamain Sterling by KO/TKO at UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev on Oct 22, 2022.

Photo: K.O. Artist Sports, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.