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T.J. Dillashaw

“The Viper”

MMA · Retired
17-5RECORD
8KO / TKO WINS
3SUBMISSION WINS
6DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameTroy James Dillashaw
NicknameThe Viper
Date of birth7 Feb 1986
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceSonora, California, USA
Lives inSacramento, California, USA
DivisionBantamweight
TeamTeam Alpha Male (Sacramento)
Height168 cm (5′6″)
Reach173 cm (68″)
StanceOrthodox
Years active2010–2022
StatusRetired
Pro debut26 Mar 2010
Last fightLoss vs Aljamain Sterling, 22 Oct 2022

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Background

A former NCAA Division I wrestler at Cal State Fullerton and Team Alpha Male product, he turned professional in 2010 and reached the UFC through The Ultimate Fighter 14. He retired in December 2022 after a loss to Aljamain Sterling with a shoulder injury.

Fight history

22 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
LossAljamain SterlingTKO (punches)23:44UFC 28022 Oct 2022Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesFor the UFC bantamweight title
WinCory SandhagenDecision (split)55:00UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw24 Jul 2021Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
LossHenry CejudoTKO (punches)10:32UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw19 Jan 2019Brooklyn, New York, USAFor the UFC flyweight title
WinCody GarbrandtKO (knee and punches)14:10UFC 2274 Aug 2018Los Angeles, California, USADefended bantamweight title
WinCody GarbrandtTKO (punches)22:41UFC 2174 Nov 2017New York City, New York, USAWon the UFC bantamweight title
WinJohn LinekerDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 20730 Dec 2016Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinRaphael AssunçãoDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC 2009 Jul 2016Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
LossDominick CruzDecision (split)55:00UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz17 Jan 2016Boston, Massachusetts, USALost the bantamweight title
WinRenan BarãoTKO (punches)40:35UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 225 Jul 2015Chicago, Illinois, USADefended bantamweight title
WinJoe SotoKO (head kick and punches)52:20UFC 17730 Aug 2014Sacramento, California, USADefended bantamweight title
WinRenan BarãoTKO (head kick and punches)52:26UFC 17324 May 2014Las Vegas, Nevada, USAWon the UFC bantamweight title
WinMike EastonDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Philippou15 Jan 2014Duluth, Georgia, USA
LossRaphael AssunçãoDecision (split)35:00UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Shields9 Oct 2013Barueri, Brazil
WinHugo VianaTKO (punches)14:22UFC on Fox: Henderson vs. Melendez20 Apr 2013San Jose, California, USA
WinIssei TamuraKO (head kick and punches)20:26UFC 15816 Mar 2013Montreal, Quebec, Canada
WinVaughan LeeSubmission (neck crank)12:33UFC on Fuel TV: Muñoz vs. Weidman11 Jul 2012San Jose, California, USA
WinWalel WatsonDecision (unanimous)35:00UFC on Fuel TV: Sanchez vs. Ellenberger15 Feb 2012Omaha, Nebraska, USA
LossJohn DodsonTKO (punches)11:54The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale3 Dec 2011Las Vegas, Nevada, USABantamweight tournament final
WinTaylor McCorristonTKO (punches)31:07Capitol Fighting Championships20 Nov 2010Sacramento, California, USA
WinMike SuarezSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:42Rebel Fighter: Domination2 Oct 2010Roseville, California, USA
WinBrandon DruckerSubmission (rear-naked choke)12:46Fight For Wrestling 122 May 2010San Luis Obispo, California, USA
WinCzar SklavosDecision (unanimous)35:00KOTC: Legacy26 Mar 2010Reno, Nevada, USA