🔥 Trending Cody Garbrandt: UFC Fighter and Former Champion

Cody Garbrandt is an American professional mixed martial artist, best known for his career in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) where he is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion ¹. He is currently competing in the Bantamweight division ¹.

Early Life and Background

Born Cody Ray Allen Garbrandt on July 7, 1991, Garbrandt grew up in a small town outside of Cleveland, Ohio ¹⁵. His early life was marked by financial struggles, and he has often spoken about how fighting provided a path and purpose for him ⁵.

UFC Career and Achievements

Garbrandt quickly rose through the ranks in the UFC's Bantamweight division.

• UFC Bantamweight Champion: He achieved significant recognition when he became the UFC Bantamweight Champion ¹.
• Fighting Style: Known for his aggressive striking and knockout power, Garbrandt has a professional record of 15 wins and 7 losses across 22 bouts ⁴.
• Knockout Rate: Of his 15 victories, 11 have come by way of stoppage, giving him a 73% knockout rate, which marks him as one of the most dangerous finishers in his division ⁴.

Recent Career and Current Status

As of July 2026, Garbrandt is 35 years old ⁴. He has faced various challenges throughout his career, including a period that has been described as a "rise and fall" after losing his championship title ⁵⁶. However, he has also spoken about finding peace and returning to his roots to regain his form ³⁵.

Upcoming Fight

Garbrandt is scheduled to face Xiao Long in a bantamweight bout on the preliminary card of UFC 326 in Las Vegas ³. This fight is considered pivotal for the veteran fighter ³. His current record stands at 14-7-0 according to some sources, with an upcoming fight against Xiao Long (27-10-0) ³. Other sources indicate his record as 15-7-0 ⁴.