T.J. Dillashaw has reclaimed his UFC Bantamweight Championship with a second-round knockout on UFC 217: Bisping vs. St-Pierre.
The co-main event of UFC 217 was the bantamweight title bout in Cody Garbrandt against T.J. Dillashaw. The fight delivered as promised, with both men exchanging knockdowns. Garbrandt won the first round and had Dillashaw hurt and wobbly right as the bell ended. During the second, TJ rebounded and won with an impressive come from behind TKO of his own.
T.J. Dillashaw defeated Cody Garbrandt by KO (strikes), 2:41 round 2
Watch the video highlights below:
Feeling out process no more#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/oIoqVbo5P0
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) November 5, 2017
OHHH @Cody_NoLove ROCKS Dillashaw at the end of round 1!!! Right hand on the button!! #UFC217 pic.twitter.com/RG2ndJZzlJ
— UFC (@ufc) November 5, 2017
BOOM. 💥#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/VAta2sSGhg
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) November 5, 2017
The Octagon just brings the dancer out of @Cody_NoLove#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/tGa4NUmfDx
— UFC (@ufc) November 5, 2017
The hooks have found homes tonight in the title fights 😳@TJDillashaw #UFC217 pic.twitter.com/BXNj4lwY79
— UFC (@ufc) November 5, 2017
and JUST LIKE THAT!!!#UFC217 pic.twitter.com/OB5HohsOb2
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) November 5, 2017
But there's nothing but respect after it all! #UFC217 pic.twitter.com/rJG3rKwUOx
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) November 5, 2017
Garbrandt was 11-0 going into Saturday’s title fight and now he’s suffered his first career defeat. His recent history includes wins over Cruz, Takeya Mizugaki and Thomas Almeida, so he’s still in a good spot. He should be firmly back in the title picture sooner rather than later.
Dillashaw is now 15-3 as a professional, with 11 wins in the UFC.
