Cody Garbrandt
UFC 2015–present · rated in 4 editions · peak overall 86.0
Scouting report
Cody "No Love" Garbrandt won the UFC Bantamweight Championship at UFC 207 in December 2016, defeating Dominick Cruz by unanimous decision over five rounds. Born in Uhrichsville, Ohio, Garbrandt brought an amateur boxing background and Team Alpha Male wrestling into his bantamweight run, which peaked at 93 Boxing and an 86 Overall rating.
Peak ratings
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Garbrandt entered the UFC in 2015, knocking out Marcus Brimage in round three at UFC 182 and earning a unanimous decision over Henry Briones at UFC 189 in Las Vegas. His hand speed, power hooks, defensive sprawl, and amateur boxing background are documented in an 88 Boxing and 82 Durability rating during this undefeated start.
Garbrandt went undefeated in 2016, knocking out Augusto Mendes, Thomas Almeida, and Takeya Mizugaki in the first round before defeating Dominick Cruz by unanimous decision at UFC 207 to win the title, then losing the belt to TJ Dillashaw at UFC 217. His hand speed and takedown defense explain his 93 Boxing and 86 Wrestling.
In 2018 and 2019, Garbrandt suffered consecutive knockout losses in his title rematch against TJ Dillashaw at UFC 227 and against Pedro Munhoz at UFC 235 in Las Vegas. Despite the losses, his punching speed and power remain reflected in an 91 Boxing and 86 Cardio score during this stretch.
Garbrandt knocked out Raphael Assuncao at UFC 250 in June 2020 with a right hook late in the fight, before dropping a five-round decision to Rob Font in May 2021 in Las Vegas. His counter-punching and hand speed continue to define his rating profile, captured by his 90 Boxing and 78 Fight IQ ratings across these matchups.
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