The 10 best UFC moments of 2018 so far

#7: Dillashaw proves he’s the man at 135lbs

TJ Dillashaw stopped Cody Garbrandt in their rematch

Coming into his UFC 227 rematch against Cody Garbrandt, it felt like many fans were underrating TJ Dillashaw. The reigning UFC Bantamweight champion had defeated Garbrandt for the title back in November and yet despite his only recent loss being a debatable decision against Dominick Cruz, many fans were favouring Garbrandt to reclaim his belt.

Dillashaw proved them all wrong though by sparking Garbrandt out in the first round. His laser-sharp striking was simply able to cut Garbrandt’s wilder, more emotional style to shreds, and ‘No Love’ was stopped while out on his feet after a huge knee and a combination from Dillashaw.

With his rivalry with Team Alpha Male finally out of the way, maybe it’s time to consider Dillashaw up there with the all-time greats at 135lbs. A next contender hasn’t been decided yet – it seems like a three-way race between Flyweight champ Henry Cejudo, former champ Dominick Cruz, and the red-hot Marlon Moraes, but it’s anyone’s guess really.

If Dillashaw can overcome them though – and judging on how he beat Garbrandt, he could well do – then he’ll have to be considered the best 135lber ever. But right now he’s the man at Bantamweight – and his win over Garbrandt proved it.