Best fights of Cody Garbrandt
Over 14 years as a professional, Cody Garbrandt has compiled a 15-8 (11) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cody Garbrandt defeats Dominick Cruz
On December 30, 2016 Cody Garbrandt fought Dominick Cruz for the UFC bantamweight title. Garbrandt was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Cruz was 31 with a record of 22-1. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Cruz was on a 13-fight winning streak. Garbrandt won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Cody Garbrandt KOs Takeya Mizugaki in 48 seconds
On August 20, 2016 Cody Garbrandt faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Mizugaki was 32 with a record of 21-9-2. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Mizugaki was coming off a win. Garbrandt stopped Takeya Mizugaki via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Cody Garbrandt KOs Raphael Assunção
On June 6, 2020 Cody Garbrandt faced Raphael Assunção in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 28 years old with a record of 11-3, and Assunção was 37 with a record of 27-7. Garbrandt was on a 3-fight losing streak and Assunção was on a 2-fight losing streak. Garbrandt stopped Raphael Assunção via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Cody Garbrandt KOs Thomas Almeida
On May 29, 2016 Cody Garbrandt faced Thomas Almeida in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Almeida was 24 with a record of 21-0. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak and Almeida was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Garbrandt stopped Thomas Almeida via KO in the 1st round.
5. Cody Garbrandt defeats Henry Briones
On July 11, 2015 Cody Garbrandt faced Henry Briones in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Briones was 34 with a record of 16-4-1. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Briones was coming off a win. Garbrandt won via unanimous decision.
6. Cody Garbrandt loses to Rob Font via unanimous decision
On May 22, 2021 Cody Garbrandt faced Rob Font in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 29 years old with a record of 12-3, and Font was 33 with a record of 18-4. Garbrandt was coming off a win and Font was on a 3-fight winning streak. Garbrandt lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Font.
7. Cody Garbrandt loses to Deiveson Figueiredo via KO
On April 13, 2024 Cody Garbrandt faced Deiveson Figueiredo in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 32 years old with a record of 14-5, and Figueiredo was 36 with a record of 22-3-1. Garbrandt was on a 2-fight winning streak and Figueiredo was coming off a win. Figueiredo submitted Garbrandt via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
8. Cody Garbrandt loses to Raoni Barcelos via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2025 Cody Garbrandt faced Raoni Barcelos in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 33 years old with a record of 14-6, and Barcelos was 38 with a record of 19-5. Garbrandt was coming off a loss, while Barcelos was on a 2-fight winning streak. Garbrandt lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Barcelos.
9. Cody Garbrandt KOs Charles Stanford
On October 4, 2014 Cody Garbrandt faced Charles Stanford in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Stanford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Garbrandt stopped Charles Stanford via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Cody Garbrandt KOs James Porter
On May 24, 2014 Cody Garbrandt faced James Porter in a bantamweight bout. Garbrandt was 22 years old with a record of 3-0, and Porter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garbrandt was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Garbrandt stopped James Porter via TKO in the 1st round.