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SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   T.J. Dillashaw makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   (L-R) Opponents T.J. Dillashaw and Vaughn Lee face off during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw (red shorts) lifts Vaughan Lee into the air during their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Vaughn Lee
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw (red shorts) slams Vaughan Lee during their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Vaughn Lee
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw (red shorts) attempts to submit Vaughan Lee during their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Vaughn Lee
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw (red shorts) attempts to submit Vaughan Lee during their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Vaughn Lee
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw (red shorts) reacts to his submission victory over Vaughan Lee after their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw reacts to his submission victory over Vaughan Lee after their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 11:   TJ Dillashaw reacts to his submission victory over Vaughan Lee after their bantamweight bout at HP Pavilion on July 11, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 15:  T.J. Dillashaw weighs in during the UFC 158 weigh-in at Bell Centre on March 15, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 15: (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw faces off with Issei Tamura during the UFC 158 weigh-in at Bell Centre on March 15, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw lands a punch on Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw grapples with Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  T.J. Dillashaw kicks Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  T.J. Dillashaw knees Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  T.J. Dillashaw knees Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: T.J. Dillashaw reacts after defeating Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: T.J. Dillashaw reacts after defeating Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his win over Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16:  Issei Tamura reacts to defeat against T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: T.J. Dillashaw celebrates his win over Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - MARCH 16: T.J. Dillashaw reacts after defeating Issei Tamura in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 158 event at Bell Centre on March 16, 2013 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.  (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   T.J. Dillashaw weighs in during the UFC on FOX weigh-in at the California Theatre on April 19, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 19:   (L-R) Opponents T.J. Dillashaw and Hugo
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Hugo Viana punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) Hugo Viana elbows T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) Hugo Viana punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:  T.J. Dillashaw (top) punches Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   T.J. Dillashaw (left) reacts to his victory over Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
SAN JOSE, CA - APRIL 20:   T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Hugo Viana in their bantamweight bout during the UFC on FOX event at the HP Pavilion on April 20, 2013 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** T.J. Dillashaw; Hugo Viana
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 8:  TJ Dillashaw weighs-in during the UFC Fight Night: Maia v Shields weigh-in at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 8, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 8:  (L-R) Rafael Assuncao and TJ Dillashaw face off during the UFC Fight Night: Maia v Shields weigh-in at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 8, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  Raphael Assuncao prepares to enter the Octagon before his fight against TJ Dillashaw during UFC Fight Night at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (L-R) Raphael Assuncao punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw kicks Raphael Assuncao in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw kicks Raphael Assuncao in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (L-R) Raphael Assuncao punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Raphael Assuncao in their bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  (L-R) Raphael Assuncao celebrates after defeating TJ Dillashaw at UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BARUERI, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 9:  Raphael Assuncao celebrates after defeating TJ Dillashaw during the UFC Fight Night event at the Ginasio Jose Correa on October 9, 2013 in Barueri, Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  TJ Dillashaw signals to the crowd during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  TJ Dillashaw signals to the crowd during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GEORGIA - JANUARY 14:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw and Mike Easton face off during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in event at the Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 14, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) Mike Easton kicks TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) TJ Dillashaw battles Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) Mike Easton misses a punch against TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) A bloodied Mike Easton battles TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15:  TJ Dillashaw (Top) battles Mike Easton on the mat in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) Mike Easton punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw kicks Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw battles Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw battles Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: (L-R) TJ Dillashaw reacts after winning by decision over Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
DULUTH, GA - JANUARY 15: TJ Dillashaw reacts after winning in a decision over Mike Easton in their bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event inside The Arena at Gwinnett Center on January 15, 2014 in Duluth, Georgia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) Renan Barao and T.J. Dillashaw face off before their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) Renan Barao punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) Renan Barao punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) Renan Barao punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (top) punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (left) punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (left) punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) Renan Barao punches T.J. Dillashaw in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (blue trunks) kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (top) punches Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (right) reacts to his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after defeating Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  An overhead view of the Octagon as T.J. Dillashaw reacts after knocking out Renan Barao in the fifth round to win the UFC bantamweight championship during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (top) celebrates his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates his victory over Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - MAY 24:  T.J. Dillashaw (blue trunks) embraces trainer Duane Ludwig after defeating Renan Barao in their bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 173 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 24, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 2:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw poses with a guest at the UFC LINQ High Roller charity auction takeover during UFC International Fight Week at The Las Vegas High Roller at The LINQ on July 2, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 3:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw (L) and welterweight champion Johny Hendricks pose at the UFC pool party during UFC International Fight Week at the Liquid Pool Lounge at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on July 3, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Powers/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez, flyweight Joseph Benavidez, bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and Dan Marks attend the Oakland Raiders practice at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) Dan Marks, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen, flyweight Joseph Benavidez and lightweight Gilbert Melendez interact at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and Gilbert Melendez attend the Oakland Raiders practice at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw attends the Oakland Raiders practice at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw attends the Oakland Raiders practice at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw visits the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) Oakland Raiders defensive lineman Antonio Smith, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and linebacker LaMarr Woodley interact at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) Oakland Raiders head coach Dennis Allen meets UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) Dany Marks, UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and lightweight Gilbert Melendez visit the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) UFC lightweight Gilbert Melendez, bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and flyweight Joseph Benavidez visit the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
ALAMEDA, CA - AUGUST 26:  (L-R) UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez, Raiders wide receiver Rod Streater, bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, lightweight Gilbert Melendez, defensive end Jack Crawford, Dan Marks and punter Marquette Lee interact at the Oakland Raiders training facility on August 26, 2014 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 28:  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 177 Ultimate Media Day at the Sleep Train Arena on August 28, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 28:  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 177 Ultimate Media Day at the Sleep Train Arena on August 28, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 28:  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 177 Ultimate Media Day at the Sleep Train Arena on August 28, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 29:  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw weighs in during the UFC 177 weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on August 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 29:  UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw weighs in during the UFC 177 weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on August 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) Opponents T.J. Dillashaw and Joe Soto face off during the UFC 177 weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on August 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) Opponents T.J. Dillashaw and Joe Soto face off during the UFC 177 weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on August 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 29:  (L-R) UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw is interviewed by Joe Rogan during the UFC 177 weigh-in at Sleep Train Arena on August 29, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw (L) arrives before his bantamweight championship fight against Joe Soto at UFC 177 inside the Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw (C) arrives before his bantamweight championship fight against Joe Soto at UFC 177 inside the Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Opponents T.J. Dillashaw and Joe Soto face off before their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw knees Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) Joe Soto punches T.J. Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw kicks Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (L-R) T.J. Dillashaw taunts opponent Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw punches Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw lands a kick to the head of Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  (R-L) T.J. Dillashaw drops Joe Soto with a punch in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - AUGUST 30:  T.J. Dillashaw is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his victory over Joe Soto in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC 177 event at Sleep Train Arena on August 30, 2014 in Sacramento, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 03:  UFC Bantamweight Champion T.J. Dillashaw (L) and wife Rebecca attend UFC 182 event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 3, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw steps on the scale during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 24, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 24:   (L-R) TJ Dillashaw and Renan Barao of Brazil face off during the UFC weigh-in at the United Center on July 24, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   TJ Dillashaw enters the arena before his UFC bantamweight championship bout against Renan Barao of Brazil during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) Renan Barao of Brazil kicks TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   TJ Dillashaw reacts after his TKO victory over Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   TJ Dillashaw reacts after his TKO victory over Renan Barao of Brazil in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   TJ Dillashaw celebrates after his TKO victory over Renan Barao of Brazil UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JULY 25:   TJ Dillashaw celebrates after his TKO victory over Renan Barao of Brazil UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC event at the United Center on July 25, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  TJ Dillashaw weighs in during the UFC weigh-in at the Wang Theatre on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Wang Theatre on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:   (L-R) UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz face off during the UFC Fight Night Boston weigh-in inside Wang Theater on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts.  (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 16:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz face off during the UFC weigh-in at the Wang Theatre on January 16, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  TJ Dillashaw (L) is introduced in the Octagon by Bruce Buffer before his UFC bantamweight championship bout  against Dominick Cruz during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz receive final instructions from referee Herb Dean before their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) Dominick Cruz punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) Dominick Cruz slips a punch by TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz trade punches in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw kicks Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw kicks Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) Dominick Cruz kicks TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw kicks the leg of Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) TJ Dillashaw and Dominick Cruz trade punches in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw grapples with Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) Dominick Cruz punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (L-R) Dominick Cruz punches TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Dominick Cruz in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Dominick Cruz (R) celebrates his split-decision victory over TJ Dillashaw (L) in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Dominick Cruz celebrates his split-decision victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Dominick Cruz celebrates his split-decision victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 17:  Dominick Cruz celebrates his victory over TJ Dillashaw in their UFC bantamweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside TD Garden on January 17, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brandon Magnus/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: TJ Dillashaw prepares to face Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Raphael Assuncao of Brazil punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) TJ Didllashaw kicks Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Harry How/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Raphael Assuncao of Brazil punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) Raphael Assuncao of Brazil punches TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (L-R) TJ Dillashaw punches Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: (R-L) Raphael Assuncao of Brazil kicks TJ Dillashaw in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: An overhead view of the Octagon as TJ Dillashaw kicks Raphael Assuncao of Brazil during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 09: TJ Dillashaw reacts to his victory over Raphael Assuncao of Brazil in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 200 event on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** TJ Dillashaw; Raphael Assuncao
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt pose for media during the UFC 227 Ultimate Media Day at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt face off for media during the UFC 227 Ultimate Media Day at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 227 Ultimate Media Day at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 227 Ultimate Media Day at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 02:  UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw interacts with media during the UFC 227 Ultimate Media Day at Sheraton Grand Los Angeles on August 2, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03:  TJ Dillashaw poses on the scale during the UFC 227 weigh-in inside the Orpheum Theater on August 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 03:  (L-R) Opponents TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt face off during the UFC 227 weigh-in inside the Orpheum Theater on August 3, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  Cody Garbrandt has his hands wrapped prior to his bout against TJ Dillashaw during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  TJ Dillashaw prepares to fight Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  TJ Dillashaw is introduced by Bruce Buffer prior to his UFC bantamweight championship fight against Cody Garbrandt during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw punches Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04: TJ Dillashaw knocks down Cody Garbrandt in the first round of the UFC Bantamweight Title Bout during UFC 227 at Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, United States. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  (R-L) TJ Dillashaw knees Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  TJ Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  TJ Dillashaw celebrates after his knockout victory over Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 04:  TJ Dillashaw is interviewed by Joe Rogan after his knockout victory over Cody Garbrandt in their UFC bantamweight championship fight during the UFC 227 event inside Staples Center on August 4, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10:   T.J. Dillashaw makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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SAN JOSE, CA - JULY 10: T.J. Dillashaw makes weight during the UFC on Fuel TV weigh in at HP Pavilion on July 10, 2012 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

TJ Dillashaw

TRAINING: MMA pro practice and sparring with Team Alpha Male, kickboxing with Master Thonglor and BJJ in the evenings Dustin Akbari. Other days will be wrestling and strength and conditioning at Results. I have also been training in so-cal with Mark Munoz at his gym Reign and doing Muay Thai at Kings MMA

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training two years ago after I graduated college and my college wrestling career was over. I didn’t reach all my goals in wrestling and wasn’t done competing, so, being a well rounded athlete, I thought I could be good at fighting and I gave it a shot.

What ranks and titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes?
No

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s one step closer to what I have been working for in the last two years.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? I graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology- clinical exercise science from Cal State Fullerton

What was your job before you started fighting? Student

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 3x NCAA qualifier, Ranked 10th in nation (wrestling)
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