“I treat myself more as an athlete instead of as a fighter. As a fighter, you're going out there as a street thug, relying on your hands, trying to knock someone out, being overly aggressive.”

American former mixed martial artist

Tyler Jeffrey Dillashaw, known as T.J. Dillashaw, is an American former professional mixed martial artist. He competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and held the UFC bantamweight title twice. Dillashaw built his reputation inside the UFC bantamweight division, where he reached the top more than once. He is known for his work as a fighter in mixed martial arts, a career defined by championship success at 135 pounds.