T.J. Dillashaw publicly reacted to Cody Garbrandt's knockout loss at UFC 329, calling the result 'depressing.' The comments from Dillashaw, a longtime rival of Garbrandt, add a notable voice to the response surrounding the defeat.
T.J. Dillashaw broke his silence on Cody Garbrandt's knockout loss at UFC 329 on July 11, describing the outcome as "depressing" in public comments that drew attention given the pair's storied rivalry.
Dillashaw, now 40 years old, carries an 18-5 record and built his legacy as one of the most accomplished bantamweights of his era. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, the orthodox striker averaged over five significant strikes per minute throughout his career while also mixing in consistent wrestling at 1.56 takedowns per 15 minutes. Few fighters in the 135-pound division know Garbrandt's style as intimately as Dillashaw does.
Garbrandt, nicknamed "No Love," enters the aftermath of UFC 329 with a 15-8 record. The 35-year-old Team Alpha Male product stands five-foot-eight and has long been regarded as one of the more naturally gifted strikers the bantamweight division has produced, averaging 2.82 significant strikes per minute with 40 percent accuracy. The knockout defeat adds another setback to what has become a difficult stretch of results for the American fighter.
Why it matters
- Dillashaw and Garbrandt share one of the most personal rivalries in recent bantamweight history, giving his "depressing" reaction added weight beyond a casual observer's take.
- Garbrandt's loss at UFC 329 further clouds his standing in the 135-pound division, where his 15-8 record now reflects back-to-back or recurring difficulties at the top level.
- The public commentary from a fellow former champion keeps attention on the bantamweight landscape and the futures of both men within it.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
