Cody Garbrandt News
Mario Bautista wants "firefight" with Cody Garbrandt after submission win over Guido Cannetti: "I think I could bring his wild style out"
Cole Shelton - March 17, 2023
Mario Bautista knew he would be able to finish Guido Cannetti early at UFC Las Vegas. After Bautista submitted Benito Lopez in the first round, he wasn’t sure what would be next for him but was surprised when he was offered Cannetti. Although it wasn’t the fight he was hoping for, Bautista knew he had to make a statement and finish Cannetti early.
Cody Garbrandt declares passion for MMA is back after making successful return at UFC 285: "It's what I was born to do"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2023
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt has found his passion for MMA again. ‘No Love’ has had a rough last few years. After defeating Dominick Cruz at UFC 207 in December 2017, it seemed that Garbrandt was on his way to superstardom. Instead, he lost the title to T.J. Dillashaw in his next outing, and went 1-5 after his championship win.
Pros react after Cody Garbrandt defeats Trevin Jones at UFC 285
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
A bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Trevin Jones served as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 285 event. Garbrandt (13-5 MMA), a former bantamweight champion, had entered the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘No Love’ was coming off a TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his most previous effort in December of 2021 at UFC 269.
UFC 285 Results: Cody Garbrandt defeats Trevin Jones (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 4, 2023
A bantamweight bout between Cody Garbrandt and Trevin Jones serves as the featured prelim of tonight’s UFC 285 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA), a former bantamweight champion, will enter the contest with hopes of snapping a two-fight losing skid. ‘No Love’ is coming off a TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his most recent effort in December of 2021 at UFC 269.
Cody Garbrandt and Aljamain Sterling react to the news that former rival TJ Dillashaw retired from MMA: "Can't compete like a real man"
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2022
Cody Garbrandt and Aljamain Sterling have both given their thoughts on TJ Dillashaw retiring from MMA. Garbrandt and Dillashaw were longtime teammates at Team Alpha Male but the two later became rivals when ‘Killashaw’ left the gym. The pair ended up coaching against one another on TUF and fought twice in the Octagon for the bantamweight strap. Dillashaw won both of those contests, becoming the new champ and then defending the belt.
TJ Dillashaw claps back at Cody Garbrandt after his recent callout: "How's that guy even still in the UFC?"
Cole Shelton - November 2, 2022
TJ Dillashaw says it makes no sense to face Cody Garbrandt when he returns from his shoulder injury. In the co-main event of UFC 280, Dillashaw was looking to reclaim the bantamweight title but suffered a second-round TKO loss to Aljamain Sterling. Just seconds into the fight, Dillashaw dislocated his shoulder and it kept popping out throughout the scrap.
Cody Garbrandt calls for trilogy bout with bitter rival TJ Dillashaw: “EPO can’t save you anymore”
Fernando Quiles - October 30, 2022
Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Cody Garbrandt has put TJ Dillashaw on blast over recent comments post-UFC 280. Dillashaw’s recent title bout against Aljamain Sterling has been marred in controversy. It was quite clear early on in the fight that Dillashaw went into the bout with an injured shoulder. He was no match for Sterling due to the injury, and couldn’t really put up a fight.
Cody Garbrandt shares surprising prediction for TJ Dillashaw vs. Aljamain Sterling title fight at UFC 280
Christopher Taylor - October 21, 2022
Cody Garbrandt has shared a surprising prediction for Saturday’s UFC bantamweight title fight between TJ Dillashaw and Aljamain Sterling. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA) and Sterling (21-3 MMA) are set to collide in the co-main event of UFC 280 tomorrow in Abu Dhabi.
Rani Yahya forced out of his scheduled UFC bout with Cody Garbrandt
Susan Cox - September 15, 2022
Rani Yahya is forced out of his scheduled UFC bout with Cory Garbrandt. It was to be Rani Yahya (28-10 MMA) vs Cody Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) in the bantamweight co-main event on October 1st in Las Vegas.
Cody Garbrandt vs. Rani Yahya scratched from UFC Vegas 58
Cole Shelton - June 13, 2022
Cody Garbrandt and Rani Yahya will no longer be fighting on July 9. Multiple sources inform BJPENN.com that Yahya has suffered a neck injury that has forced him to pull out of his fight against Gabrandt. At this time, it’s uncertain if the fight will be rebooked for a later date or if a replacement will be found. The main event of UFC Vegas 58 sees Rafael dos Anjos taking on Rafael Fiziev from the UFC Apex.
Chael Sonnen seemingly agrees with TJ Dillashaw’s criticism of UFC rival Cody Garbrandt: “Cody’s stubborn”
Susan Cox - June 3, 2022
Chael Sonnen seemingly agrees with TJ Dillashaw’s criticism of UFC rival Cody Garbrandt. TJ Dillashaw has met Cody Garbrandt in the Octagon twice. In November of 2017 at UFC 217 Dillashaw (18-4 MMA) defeated Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) with a second round knockout, reclaiming his UFC Bantamweight Championship. Meeting again in August of 2018 at UFC 227, the result was much the same, Dillashaw finished Garbrandt via first round TKO, defending his crown.
T.J. Dillashaw gives take on rival Cody Garbrandt's recent losses: "He's not the smartest human being in that cage"
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2022
Former UFC bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw has given his take on Cody Garbrandt’s losing streak. The two were bitter rivals just a few years ago. Previously training partners, they coached opposite one another on The Ultimate Fighter season 25. Following the season, they matched up at UFC 217 in November 2017. Their first outing ended in Dillashaw winning via second-round knockout.
Henry Cejudo offers advice to Cody Garbrandt amid recent slump: "Fighting emotional has cost him"
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2022
Henry Cejudo says he reached out to Cody Garbrandt to give him some advice amid his recent skid. Garbrandt is coming off a KO loss to Kai Kara-France at UFC 269 in his UFC flyweight debut. It was his second loss in a row and he is now just 1-5 since winning the bantamweight title back at UFC 207 in December of 2016. Out of those five losses, he has also been knocked out in four of them, so for Cejudo, he believes Garbrandt needs to get back to his technical self that he was against Dominick Cruz.
Cody Garbrandt’s uncle and former trainer believes another KO loss for ‘No Love’ would be a career-ender
Susan Cox - January 31, 2022
Cody Garbrandt, 30, (12-5 MMA) last fought in December 2021 at UFC 269, where he suffered a first round TKO loss to Kai Kara-France in his flyweight debut. ‘No Love’ has experienced a tough few years. With having a bad case of Covid-19, and multiple injuries he has the daunting record of having 5 losses over the last 4 years.
Deiveson Figueiredo shares some advice for “totally in decline” Cody Garbrandt
Christopher Taylor - January 21, 2022
Deiveson Figueiredo has shared some advice for the “totally in decline” former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt. After going just 1-4 in his past five fights at 135lbs, Garbrandt recently made the decision to test the waters at flyweight.
Sean O'Malley explains why he is reluctant to fight Cody Garbrandt: "I go out there and lose to Cody, that does a lot of negative damage towards me"
Christopher Taylor - January 12, 2022
Bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley has explained why he is reluctant to fight former champion Cody Garbrandt next time out. O’Malley (15-1 MMA) and Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) have been trash talking one another for some time now and even squared off with each other prior to last month’s UFC 269 event in Las Vegas
Chael Sonnen urges UFC fans against giving Cody Garbrandt a hard time: “He’s desperately trying to recapture something”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2022
Chael Sonnen is requesting that fight fans get behind former UFC champion Cody Garbrandt instead of giving him a hard time. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut last month at UFC 269 in Las Vegas, where he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.
Cody Garbrandt says he “felt great at 125”, confirms that a fight with Sean O’Malley is “looming”
Susan Cox - December 31, 2021
Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is open to a fight with Sean O’Malley suggesting he wants to “whoop his ass”. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) made his flyweight debut earlier this month at UFC 269 when he collided with perennial division contender Kai Kara-France.