T.J. Dillashaw
Tyler Jeffrey "T.J." Dillashaw (born February 7, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist and the former UFC Bantamweight Champion. Dillashaw was also a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Bisping vs. Team Miller. He is currently #12 pound-for-pound in official UFC rankings, and is ranked the #2 bantamweight in the world by Sherdog.
Early life
Dillashaw was born in Sonora, California, to Hal and Janice Dillashaw. He grew up in Angels Camp, California, where he also attended Bret Harte High School. During his four years there, T.J. competed on the schools wrestling team and played on the football team for his 2002-2003 junior year. In June of 2004 he graduated and enrolled for college at California State University, Fullerton. At college, Dillashaw competed successfully for the Titans wrestling program.
Wrestling
High school
While wrestling for Coach Jan Schulz at Bret Harte High School, Dillashaw was a four-time sectional qualifier and two-time California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) state qualifier. As a junior, Dillashaw placed fifth at the CIF state championships, and ended the season with a record of 45–7. He placed second at the CIF State championships as a senior to cap off a 52–6 record and finished with an overall record of 170–33.