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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, Henry Cejudo
Deiveson Figueiredo

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.

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Sean O'Malley

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

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Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley shuts down Cody Garbrandt fight, claims the former champ has CTE

Cole Shelton - January 6, 2022

Sean O’Malley doesn’t have much interest in facing Cody Garbrandt next. O’Malley and Garbrandt have taken shots at one another over the past year and that continued at last month’s UFC 269 press conference. So, after Garbrandt was knocked out by Kai Kara-France in his UFC flyweight debut, he hinted at possibly moving back up to 135lbs to fight O’Malley.

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Sean O'Malley

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.

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Israel Adesanya

Israel Adesanya erupts while watching Kai Kara-France knock out Cody Garbrandt (Video)

Harry Kettle - December 14, 2021

UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has posted his insane video reaction to Kai Kara-France knocking Cody Garbrandt out at UFC 269. Last Saturday night, Kai Kara-France put his name on the map in a big way by spoiling Cody Garbrandt’s big flyweight debut. It was supposed to be a moment of rejuvenation for the former bantamweight king but instead, Kara-France put a first round beating on him before Herb Dean stepped in and put an end to proceedings.

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Dominick Cruz

Dominick Cruz throws support behind former rival Cody Garbrandt: "I got nothing but faith in the guy"

Christopher Taylor - December 12, 2021

Dominick Cruz has thrown his support behind Cody Garbrandt, this after his former rival suffered another tough knockout loss at UFC 269. Cruz ( MMA) and Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) had previously collided for the promotions bantamweight title at UFC 207, with ‘No Love’ dethroning ‘The Dominator’ by way of a lopsided unanimous decision.

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Kai Kara-France

Watch Sean O'Malley react live to seeing Cody Garbrandt get KOed at UFC 269

Adam Martin - December 12, 2021

Watch UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley react live to seeing former divisional champion Cody Garbrandt getting KOed at UFC 269. Garbrandt was starched by Kai Kara-France in the first round of their flyweight fight on the UFC 269 undercard. The former UFC bantamweight champion Garbrandt’s chin has always been a big question mark, but at 125lbs his durability issues are even more prominent as he was dropped twice in this fight en route to the TKO stoppage. Crazy enough, O’Malley was actually being interviewed by the UFC when the knockout went down. Take a look below at the live reaction from O’Malley to seeing Garbrandt get KOed by Kara-France.

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Cody Garbrandt

UFC 269 Bonus Report: Kai Kara-France earns 'POTN' for KO of Cody Garbrandt

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. The highly anticipated lightweight title fight produced one of the craziest opening rounds in UFC history. Dustin Poirier was able to drop Charles Oliveira on two occasions and appeared to be cruising towards his much desired title win. However, in round two ‘Do Bronx’ was able to score an early takedown and road out the round on top while dropping elbows. Then, in round three, Oliveira was able to take the back of ‘The Diamond’ and promptly locked in a rear-naked choke to finish the contest (see that here).

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Kai Kara-France

Pros react after Kai Kara-France KO's Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt made his flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France at tonight’s UFC 269 event. Garbrandt (12-5 MMA) had made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback was Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming via knockout.

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Kai Kara-France

UFC 269 Results: Kai Kara-France KO's Cody Garbrandt (Video)

Chris Taylor - December 11, 2021

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt makes his flyweight debut at tonight’s UFC 269 event opposite Kai Kara-France. Garbrandt (12-4 MMA) made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback served as Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming by way of knockout.

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UFC 269: ‘Oliveira vs. Poirier’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - December 10, 2021

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC 269 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Charles Oliveira vs. Dustin Poirier. Oliveira (31-8 MMA) captured the promotions vacant 155lbs title back in May, when he stopped Michael Chandler with a TKO in the second round. That win marked ‘Do Bronx’ ninth in a row, with eight of those respective victories coming by finish.

Sean O'Malley, Cody Garbrandt
Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley and Cody Garbrandt get heated at press conference, faceoff afterwards (Video)

Cole Shelton - December 9, 2021

Sean O’Malley and Cody Garbrandt took shots at one another at the UFC 269 press conference. O’Malley is set to open the card against Raulian Paiva while the fight right after is Garbrandt’s flyweight debut against Kai Kara-France. Although they aren’t fighting each other, they have a history with one another and to no surprise, they took shots at one another.

Kai Kara-France
Kai Kara-France

Kai Kara-France warns fans not to bet on Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269

Susan Cox - December 7, 2021

Kai Kara-France is advising fans not to bet money on Cody Garbrandt at UFC 269. Kara-France (22-9 MMA) and Garbrandt (12-4 MMA) are set to collide in a flyweight bout this weekend at UFC 269.

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Photo | Cody Garbrandt is skin and bone ahead of UFC flyweight debut

Christopher Taylor - November 29, 2021

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Grabrandt is looking incredibly skinny two weeks ahead of his flyweight debut. Garbrandt (12-4 MMA) made the decision to test the waters at 125lbs following his unanimous decision loss to Rob Font back in May. That setback served as Cody’s fourth in his past five fights, with three of those defeats coming by way of knockout.

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Kai Kara-France

Cody Garbrandt admits flyweight moves 'scares' him but expects to make a 'statement' against Kai Kara-France

Cole Shelton - October 5, 2021

Cody Garbrandt says all the unanswered questions around his flyweight move are scaring him but also motivating him. Garbrandt is the former UFC bantamweight champion but has struggled as of late and decided to drop down to flyweight. He will make his flyweight debut at UFC 269 on December 11 against Kai Kara-France and Garbrandt says he’s ready to make a statement.

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Sean O'Malley

Cody Garbrandt sends a message to Sean O’Malley after booking his UFC flyweight debut

Harry Kettle - August 3, 2021

Cody Garbrandt has sent a departing shot to Sean O’Malley after his flyweight debut was officially announced. In the wake of his defeat to Rob Font earlier this year, Garbrandt has been forced to reflect on his time at 135 pounds and what will come next for the former UFC bantamweight champion. While many believe he can still be a top contender, others worry that his time as an elite member of that division has come and gone.

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Kai Kara-France

Cody Garbrandt set to make flyweight debut in December against Kai Kara-France

Cole Shelton - August 2, 2021

Cody Garbrandt will be making the drop to flyweight after all. After Garbrandt lost to Rob Font in May he hinted at a drop to flyweight. He was supposed to fight Deiveson Figueiredo for the belt at UFC 255 last year but was forced out of the bout. Now, according to ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, the former bantamweight champion will face Kai Kara-France on December 11. At this time, it’s uncertain whether that will be a pay-per-view event or just a Fight Night. The location of the event is also unknown.