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Cody Garbrandt's first-round knockout loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 marked his sixth stoppage defeat in eight fights since 2017. The former bantamweight champion has vowed to continue, but the path forward requires strategic matchmaking rather than another fast-track to contention.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 29

Why Cody Garbrandt's Hands-Down Style Became His Undoing

Cody Garbrandt entered the UFC with a swagger borrowed from the sweet science. Hands low, chin exposed, feet planted in a wide boxer's stance—he looked reckless until the counter right hand landed.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 20

Cody Garbrandt Should Retire—His Chin Is Gone for Good

Cody Garbrandt needs to hang up the gloves. Not because he lacks heart, not because his skills have evaporated, but because the most essential survival tool in mixed martial arts—the ability to absorb a clean punch—has abandoned him.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 17

TJ Dillashaw says rival Cody Garbrandt’s UFC 329 KO loss is ‘depressing’ due to how good he could be

TJ Dillashaw offered some words of advice to his former teammate turned rival following UFC 329. Cody Garbrandt took his gloves off inside the Octagon this past weekend after suffering a knockout loss at the T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 16

Cody Garbrandt's Comeback Era Is Over Before It Started

Cody Garbrandt's first-round knockout loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 wasn't just another setback. It was the final proof that his career's best moments are locked in 2016, and no amount of reinvention will bring them back.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 15

Cody Garbrandt vows to continue after UFC 329 TKO loss to Yanez

Cody Garbrandt will not retire despite his brutal first-round loss to Adrian Yanez at UFC 329. The former bantamweight champion dropped his gloves in the cage after getting stopped at two minutes and 47 seconds on July 11, leading some observers to expect a retirement announcement.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 12

Adrian Yanez beats Cody Garbrandt by KO in round 1 at UFC 329

Adrian Yanez knocked out Cody Garbrandt in the opening round at UFC 329, announcing his arrival on the bantamweight stage in emphatic fashion. The American debutant needed just one frame to hand the former champion his eighth career defeat, improving to 1-0 in the process.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 11

Cody Garbrandt drops major retirement hint after first-round knockout loss at UFC 329

Cody Garbrandt’s MMA career appears to be over after his latest loss. The former bantamweight champion suffered his eighth defeat at UFC 329 on Saturday night.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 11

Kai Stewart says Cody Garbrandt bare-knuckle fight nearly done

BKFC featherweight champion Kai Stewart came within striking distance of landing a crossover bout with former UFC bantamweight titleholder Cody Garbrandt before the promotion re-signed him.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 11

Cody Garbrandt opens up on motorcycles, music, kids in MMA Fighting sitdown

Cody Garbrandt sat down with MMA Fighting's José Youngs in Las Vegas to talk about everything except his next fight. The former UFC bantamweight champion discussed his kids' favorite pastimes, his motorcycle collection, preferred music and movies, and go-to foods, according to MMA Fighting.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / July 9

Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez prediction, odds, pick for UFC 329

We’re back with another prediction and pick for the UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway Prelims, turning attention towards this exciting scrap in the Bantamweight (135) Division.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / July 8

Cody Garbrandt wants UFC help with post-fighting transition

Cody Garbrandt says the UFC should do more to help fighters prepare for retirement. The former bantamweight champion, who faces an opponent at UFC 329, told MMA Mania that the transition out of competition worries him.

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Why Cody Garbrandt was allowed to fight on after vomiting at UFC 326 explained by iconic referee

Cody Garbrandt’s eventful UFC 326 fight left fans confused about the rules of MMA. The former bantamweight champion puked into a bucket after taking two low blows on Saturday night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / March 8

UFC 326 fight should have been called off after former champion vomited in the Octagon

Something bizarre happened during Cody Garbrandt’s UFC 326 fight against Long Xiao. On Saturday in the premier MMA promotion’s return to Las Vegas, Cody Garbrandt took on Long Xiao in his first fight since last June.

MMA News / The Spun / March 7

UFC Star Cody Garbrandt Left Vomiting After Nasty Groin Shot

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was on the undercard of UFC 326 today and while he's suffered a number of injuries through the years, today's might have been the most painful.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 17, 2025

Sean O'Malley trashes Cody Garbrandt following second consecutive defeat

Following his defeat on Saturday night, Cody Garbrandt was targeted by Sean O'Malley, reigniting their feud stemming from 2020. 'No Love' has endured a rough time since losing the UFC bantamweight title against former teammate TJ Dillashaw eight years ago.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 26, 2025

Cody Garbrandt returns to fight UFC dark horse after one-year layoff

Ex-UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is back, and he gets no easy fights. 'No Love' looked to return to form after pulling off a two-fight winning streak in 2023, capped off with a first-round knockout over Brian Kelleher at UFC 296.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / May 8, 2025

Cody Garbrandt vs. Raoni Barcelos adds firepower to UFC Atlanta

UFC’s return to Atlanta is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated fight nights of 2025. The event, officially titled UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley, is set for June 14 at State Farm Arena.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / July 18, 2024

UFC Report: Ex-Champ Cody Garbrandt Books Next Fight against Streaking Prospect

Cody "No Love" Garbrandt will return to the UFC Apex. UFC 300: Cody Garbrandt Foresees ‘Huge PPV Draw’ in Fight With UFC Champ The former UFC Bantamweight Champion of the world has seen the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, losing six times since dethroning then-champ Dominick Cruz in 2016.

MMA News / Ringside Intel / April 16, 2024

Cody Garbrandt With Another Excuse After UFC 300 Defeat

Deiveson Figueiredo took Cody Garbrandt down at UFC 300 and finished him this past weekend. But the battle of former UFC champions was not the only fight for Garbrandt.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 9, 2024

For Cody Garbrandt, He Can Also Shine at UFC 300

There was an article about Holly Holm’s chance to redeem herself at UFC 300. The former UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion fell on hard times after pulling a huge upset on Ronda Rousey.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 27, 2023

Cody Garbrandt Targets Former UFC Champion: 'There's A Lot Of Rights That Make It An Exciting Fight'

Cody Garbrandt is eyeing a showdown with a fellow ex-UFC champion. Garbrandt recently earned his second win in a row after knocking out Brian Kelleher in the first round of their UFC 296 meeting earlier this month.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 16, 2023

UFC 296 Video: Cody Garbrandt Stuns With 1-Shot Walk-Off KO

Cody Garbrandt has blown spectators away with a one-shot knockout over Brian Kelleher at UFC 296. The one round fight was largely competitive, with Keller landing some grueling calf kicks and Garbrandt getting the better of the boxing exchanges.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 9, 2021

Sean O'Malley, Cody Garbrandt get heated at presser

Sean O'Malley, Cody Garbrandt have heated confrontation at UFC press conference

Even though O'Malley said just last week that his beef with Garbrandt is over due to the change of weight class, it certainly didn't appear to be the case Thursday.

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Perez replaces Garbrandt for UFC title fight vs. Figueiredo

Alex Perez replaces Cody Garbrandt for UFC title fight vs. Deiveson Figueiredo

Per Ariel Helwani of ESPN, Cody Garbrandt has withdrawn from his scheduled UFC flyweight title fight versus champion Deiveson Figueiredo due to a torn biceps.

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MMA News / Yardbarker / August 7, 2020