Cody Garbrandt
No Love
USA
Taking on Yanez
Garbrandt will face Adrian Yanez in a bantamweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Garbrandt is an experienced UFC fighter, sporting a 10-7 record in the promotion. His last time in the Octagon, he bested Long Xiao via unanimous decision back in March. He'll look to stack his second straight victory come early July.
Garbrandt is an experienced UFC fighter, sporting a 10-7 record in the promotion. His last time in the Octagon, he bested Long Xiao via unanimous decision back in March. He'll look to stack his second straight victory come early July.
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Gifted victory by opponent
Garbrandt defeated Long Xiao via unanimous decision (28-27, 28-27, 28-27) at UFC 326 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
It was another bleak performance for Garbrandt, the end result aside. Cody was well on his way to his third straight defeat. He was absorbing too much damage, particularly in the form of low kicks, before a pair of foolish decisions from Xiao changed the course of the fight. Garbrandt absorbed two low blows in Round 3, one of which left him vomiting in a bucket inside the Octagon (which in many circumstances calls the fight off). Referee Herb Dean had no choice but to dock Xiao points on back-to-back occasions, leading to Garbrandt somehow winning 28-27 on all three scorecards. Cody will be 35 years of age in July and has dealt with a ton of injuries over the years. He appears to be just about toast, although his roster spot is going to be secure considering he won here. The UFC typically gives former champions more leeway towards the end of their careers than it probably should.
It was another bleak performance for Garbrandt, the end result aside. Cody was well on his way to his third straight defeat. He was absorbing too much damage, particularly in the form of low kicks, before a pair of foolish decisions from Xiao changed the course of the fight. Garbrandt absorbed two low blows in Round 3, one of which left him vomiting in a bucket inside the Octagon (which in many circumstances calls the fight off). Referee Herb Dean had no choice but to dock Xiao points on back-to-back occasions, leading to Garbrandt somehow winning 28-27 on all three scorecards. Cody will be 35 years of age in July and has dealt with a ton of injuries over the years. He appears to be just about toast, although his roster spot is going to be secure considering he won here. The UFC typically gives former champions more leeway towards the end of their careers than it probably should.
Struggles after fast start
Garbrandt lost to Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 28-29) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
It was the type of uneven performance we have become accustomed to from Garbrandt in the latter stages of his career. Displaying one-round cardio, Cody was effective for five minutes before the tide of the bout turned. Garbrandt did a good job of staying upright, stuff 10-of-11 Barcelos takedown attempts, but he didn't appear to have the energy to string together combinations over the course of the final two rounds, constantly getting outworked in all positions. When the final bell rang, it was clear he'd be dropping a decision. Garbrandt is somehow still just 33 years old, but he has just a pair of wins in the past five-plus years, going 2-4 in that span.
It was the type of uneven performance we have become accustomed to from Garbrandt in the latter stages of his career. Displaying one-round cardio, Cody was effective for five minutes before the tide of the bout turned. Garbrandt did a good job of staying upright, stuff 10-of-11 Barcelos takedown attempts, but he didn't appear to have the energy to string together combinations over the course of the final two rounds, constantly getting outworked in all positions. When the final bell rang, it was clear he'd be dropping a decision. Garbrandt is somehow still just 33 years old, but he has just a pair of wins in the past five-plus years, going 2-4 in that span.
Taking on Barcelos
Garbrandt will take on Raoni Barcelos in a bantamweight bout at UFC Atlanta on June 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Garbrandt hasn't fought since April of 2024, when he lost to Deiveson Figueiredo via a Rear Naked Choke in Round 2. He had two fights against Mike Johns cancelled consecutively, but he's finally found a new opponent. He'll look to push his UFC record to 10-6 with a win. His opponent Barcelos, however, is coming off two straight victories.
Garbrandt hasn't fought since April of 2024, when he lost to Deiveson Figueiredo via a Rear Naked Choke in Round 2. He had two fights against Mike Johns cancelled consecutively, but he's finally found a new opponent. He'll look to push his UFC record to 10-6 with a win. His opponent Barcelos, however, is coming off two straight victories.
Backs out of fight
Garbrandt has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Miles Johns at UFC Vegas 100, Cole Shelton of BJPENN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unknown why Garbrandt was forced to pull out of the event, but he will now have to wait a bit longer for his next chance to bounce back from a loss against Deiveson Figueiredo in his last fight.
It's unknown why Garbrandt was forced to pull out of the event, but he will now have to wait a bit longer for his next chance to bounce back from a loss against Deiveson Figueiredo in his last fight.
Taking on Johns in October
Garbrandt will take on Miles Johns in a bantamweight contest at a UFC event in Las Vegas on October 12, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Garbrandt will look to bounce back from his recent submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo when he takes on Johns in October. The 5-foot-8 American will hope to use his considerable stopping power to take down the younger Johns, as 11 of Garbrandt's 14 professional victories have come via KO/TKO.
Garbrandt will look to bounce back from his recent submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo when he takes on Johns in October. The 5-foot-8 American will hope to use his considerable stopping power to take down the younger Johns, as 11 of Garbrandt's 14 professional victories have come via KO/TKO.