T.J. Dillashaw is one of the most popular and richest Fighter who was born on February 7, 1986 in Sonora, California, United States. Tyler Jeffrey Dillashaw (born February 7th 1987) was an American mixed martial artist who is currently contracted to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in which he was the former twice UFC Bantamweight Champion. He was an entrant on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping against. Team Miller. He is currently serving a 2-year suspension for testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug recombinant human erythropoietin (EPO).
On the 26th of March 2010 Dillashaw began his pro debut in the face of fellow debutant in the pro ranks, Czar Sklavos. Dillashaw made use of his excellent wrestling skills to secure an overwhelming unanimous decision victory. Two months later Dillashaw returned to the ring to take on Brandon Drucker, winning the fight by submission in the first round. The fight was held during Fight For Wrestling, an MMA event in California hoping to raise funds for Cal Poly’s Cal Poly wrestling team.
In 2011, Dillashaw signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship to compete on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. In the first episode, he fought Matt Jaggers to gain entry into the Ultimate Fighter house. Dillashaw defeated Jaggers in the first round via TKO.
Dillashaw was expected to face Mike Easton on December 8, 2012, at UFC on Fox 5. However, Dillashaw was forced out of the bout with an injury and replaced by Bryan Caraway.
The year 2008 was his best, as he finished fourth at 2008 at Pac-10 Championships and finished with the record of 22-10 and four pins. He had a 7-0 record in Pac-10 duals and took second place at the Cliff Keen Invitational. In his senior year, he placed 10th in the country at 133lbs. Dillashaw is a three-time NCAA qualifying athlete.
