American mixed martial artist Tyler Jeffrey Dillashaw competes professionally. The former UFC Bantamweight Champion and current member of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and he is ranked #2 in the UFC bantamweight standings as of 2021. In 2014, he defeated Renan Baro, who had an undefeated record of 32 matches, to claim the UFC Bantamweight Championship.
T.J. Dillashaw Biography and Net Worth
| Net Worth $4 million |
| Full Name Tyler Jeffrey Dillashaw |
| Birth Date February 7, 1986 |
| Age 36 Years |
| Birthplace Sonora, California |
| Profession Mixed Martial Artist |
| Wife Rebecca |
T.J. Dillashaw Early Life and Wrestling Career
Dillashaw was born on 7 February 1986 to Hal and Janice Dillashaw in Sonora, California, and in Angels Camp, California, he was raised. Dillashaw was a four-time sectional qualifier and a two-time CIF state qualifier while wrestling for Coach Jan Schulz at Bret Harte High School.
As a senior, he completed with a 52-6 record and a 170-33 overall record after finishing second at the CIF State Championships. Dillashaw obtained a full scholarship to wrestle for the Titans of Cal State Fullerton after having a good high school career. He weighed 132.25 pounds and finished sixth in the University Greco Wrestling Championships in Akron, Ohio, in April 2007.
T.J. Dillashaw Early MMA Career
Mark Muoz encouraged Dillashaw to join the Reign Training Center fighter class at the end of his senior year while coaching at Cal State Fullerton for three years and competing in the middleweight division of the UFC. After a year and a half of training with Team Reign, Munoz urged Dillashaw to transfer north to Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, CA. Dillashaw made his professional debut on March 26, 2010, against Czar Sklavos, who was also making his debut. Dillashaw won a resounding unanimous decision match thanks to his excellent wrestling skills.
T.J. Dillashaw Success
On December 3, 2011, at The Ultimate Fighter 14 Finale in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dillashaw made his official UFC debut. The battle versus John Dodson served as the bantamweight tournament’s grand finale to select The Ultimate Fighter 14 champion. On February 15, 2012, Dillashaw faced Walel Watson in the UFC on Fuel TV 1 main event.
Dillashaw outclassed Watson by controlling him on the ground while attempting multiple submissions, nearly putting an end to the fight several times. After the USADA suspension’s two-year break, Dillashaw was supposed to fight Cory Sandhagen at UFC on ESPN 24. On October 22, 2022, at UFC 280, Dillashaw will compete against Aljamain Sterling for the UFC Bantamweight Championship title.
T.J. Dillashaw Wife
T.J. Dillashaw, a well-known current ‘UFC’ Bantamweight Champion, is married to Rebecca Dillashaw since 2014 and she is currently employed by “TJ Dillashaw Inc.” as the operations director.
T.J. Dillashaw Net Worth
The estimated net worth of T.J. Dillashaw is $4 million as of 2022. The UFC and numerous other MMA promotions are said to be how T.J. Dillashaw has reportedly made the most of his fortune. Early in 2022, TJ Dillashaw has an MMA record of 18-4-0 and had earned more than $2,620,000 over his career. When he faced Cody Garbrandt at UFC 227, he received the highest compensation, for this battle, he received $440,000.
T.J. Dillashaw Height and Weight
| Height | 5’6” |
| Weight | 62 kg |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
