TJ Dillashaw Sparring Head Kick Video Draws Praise From Coach

TJ Dillashaw is the two-time UFC bantamweight champion whose sparring head kick left his coach calling it beautiful. Dillashaw read the opening and whipped a clean kick upstairs that sent his training partner crashing to the mat, prompting an instant compliment from his corner. That kind of precision defined his mixed martial arts career. Dillashaw shocked the world at UFC 173 in 2014, dropping Renan Barão in the first round before finishing him with a head kick in the fifth to win the title. Known for explosive footwork, relentless angles and ruthless timing, he retired in 2022 with a 17-5 record. In 2026 this clip is a devastating reminder that in combat sports, sparring partners pay the price for perfection. #ufc #mma #sparring #tjdillashaw