TJ Dillashaw is one of the biggest names in the history of the UFC, and here is all you need to know about the former bantamweight champion, including his net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Birth Place | Sonora, California |
Father’s Name | Hal Dillashaw |
Mother’s Name | Janice Dillashaw |
Star Sign | Aquarius |
Net Worth (2022) | $4.5 million |
Last Fight Earnings | $406,000 |
Age | 36 |
Date of Birth | 7 February 1986 |
Education | California State University |
Nationality | American |
MMA Debut | March 26, 2010 |
MMA Record | 17-4 |
Divisions | Flyweight/Bantamweight |
Achievements | Former 2x Bantamweight champion |
Partner | Rebecca Dillashaw (m. 2014) |
Children | Bronson Jack Dillashaw |
Endorsements | Betdsi Sportsbook |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
TJ Dillashaw is one of the greatest bantamweights in the history of the UFC. The American mixed martial artist has had two title reigns in the promotion, and has been a force to be reckoned with ever since his promotional debut, 9 years ago.
TJ Dillashaw has a net worth of $4.5 million, thanks to his incredible title reigns in the bantamweight division.
His biggest payday was against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 227, where he defended the bantamweight title against ‘No Love’ in a rematch. Dillashaw went home with $440,000 that night.
For his last fight against Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Vegas 32, Dillashaw earned a whopping $406,000, for his split-decision victory.
He made his UFC debut at TUF 14 finale against John Dodson. Following his loss to Dodson, Dillashaw made $8000.
TJ Dillashaw made his MMA debut on the 26th of March in 2010 in a promotion called King of the Cage. That very same year he fought three more times, and was already 4-0 up in his MMA career.
He then lost to UFC vet John Dodson on his UFC debut at UFC Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs Team Miller Finale.
Dillashaw then made his promotional debut against Walel Watson on the 15th of February in 2012. He went on a four-fight win streak, before being stopped by Raphael Assuncao via. split decision in October 2013.
Dillashaw once again went on a four-fight win streak following his loss to Assuncao, and also won the UFC bantamweight championship en-route the four-fight win streak. He beat Renan Barao to win the title.
Dillashaw defended his belt twice before going down to Dominic Cruz in a closely contested match, that saw him lose via. split decision (at UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Cruz) in 2016.
He bounced back with two back-to-back wins and fought Cody Garbrandt at UFC 217 for the bantamweight title once again. In only the second round, Dillashaw knocked out Garbrandt to win the bantamweight title.
He then defended it once against Garbrandt in a rematch. Dillashaw then stepped down a weight class in a bid to become a champ-champ. He fought for the flyweight title against Henry Cejudo in January 2019, but lost via. knockout.
Following a ban, Dillashaw came back 2 and a half years later and took on the dangerous Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Vegas 32. Dillashaw earned a split-decision victory.
His MMA record stands at 17 wins and 4 losses.
Following his loss to Henry Cejudo in January 2019, Dillashaw failed a drug test. He tested positive for erythropoietin (EPO). Dillashaw was banned for a whopping 2 years by the USADA. The champ was eligible to return only on the 19th of January, 2021.
He also relinquished his bantamweight title during the time he served the ban.
TJ Dillashaw was born to parents Hal Dillashaw and Janice Dillashaw on the 7th of February in 1986. Growing up in Angels Camp, California, Dillashaw was an accomplished wrestler.
Dillashaw married Rebecca in the year 2014 (June). They have a son named Bronson Jack Dillashaw.
Dillashaw endorses a betting brand BetDSI Sportsbook.
TJ Dillashaw has a net worth of $4.5 million.
TJ Dillashaw was born on the 7th of February in 1986.
TJ Dillashaw made his MMA debut on the 26th of March in 2010.
TJ Dillashaw’s MMA record stands at 17 wins and 4 losses.
TJ Dillashaw is married to Rebecca.
TJ Dillashaw is 35 years old.
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