Garbrandt

Elbow from Garbrandt as they break the clinch.

In the second round, two expertly-executed takedowns secured the frame for Garbrandt.

The fans at the T-Mobile Arena booed the lack of action and reluctance to engage from both men, but considering Garbrandt hadn’t had his hand raised in victory since June 2020, it’s a reality he’s likely willing to accept.

I left Johns on as the promotion has seemingly not given up hope that they can find a worthy replacement for Garbrandt.

Cody Garbrandt was on a three-fight losing skid heading into UFC 250. The former UFC bantamweight champion had slid to No. 9 in the rankings following his three knockout losses.

Following the KO wins for Cody Garbrandt and Sean O'Malley will not be easy.

Garbrandt connects with another kick.

Garbrandt will be fully aware this does not put him right back in the title picture, but expect a move back into the top five, and another big performance will certainly improve his credentials for another shot at gold.

If Garbrandt is looking to fight, Font’s his guy.

On a night that saw Sean O’Malley and Aljamain Sterling make their own statements, Garbrandt made sure he wouldn’t be lost in the shuffle.

TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt are ready to square off again for the UFC bantamweight belt again on Saturday night in Los Angeles.