Cody Garbrandt News

Tom Taylor - August 3, 2018

This week, former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was swallowed up by a social media firestorm after some controversial Tweets from his past were unearthed. The controversy was based on Garbrandt’s frequent use of the N-word. At first, the former UFC champ refused to address this controversy.

Tom Taylor - August 3, 2018

Back in November, in the co-main event of UFC 217, Cody Garbrandt surrendered the UFC bantamweight title to his arch rival TJ Dillashaw, succumbing to a second-round punch. This Saturday night, in the main event of UFC 227, Garbrandt will attempt to reclaim that title from Dillashaw in an immediate rematch. It’s a monumental challenge for the young Team Alpha Male representative, and one that will bend the immediate trajectory of his career for better or for worse.

Tom Taylor - August 3, 2018

Earlier this week, former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt was swallowed up by a social media firestorm after some controversial Tweets from his past were unearthed. The controversy was based on Garbrandt’s repeated use of the N-word. Initially, Garbrandt was reluctant to address this controversy.

Tom Taylor - August 2, 2018

Ahead of TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt’s first fight, which co-headlined UFC 217 in November, there were almost no breaks from their war of words. Heading into their Saturday night, UFC 227 rematch, which will see Garbrandt attempt to reclaim the bantamweight title after being knocked out by Dillashaw, the trash talk has been much scarcer. TJ Dillashaw has noticed a changed in Cody Garbrandt, and he believes he knows why it happened.

Drake Riggs - July 30, 2018

At UFC 217 we witnessed one of the most anticipated grudge matches of the year and the bantamweight gold was on the line. That fight, of course, being the battle between heated former teammates TJ Dillashaw and the then champion, Cody Garbrandt.

Tom Taylor - July 29, 2018

In the buildup to their first fight, TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt exchanged plenty of trash talk. In the buildup to their rematch, which headlines UFC 227 on August 4, things have been quieter. From the looks of it, Dillashaw is looking to change that.

Tom Taylor - May 10, 2018

Back in November, in the co-main event of UFC 217, Cody Garbrandt’s reign as UFC bantamweight champion came to an end, as he was knocked out by his arch-rival TJ Dillashaw. While it was obviously difficult for Garbrandt to swallow this loss to his nemesis Dillashaw, he says he’s thankful it happened, as he believes he’ll learn from it.

Drake Riggs - April 19, 2018

Once upon a time, all was well in the California city of Sacramento. The top MMA gym for lighter weight fighters, Team Alpha Male was thriving with talented members all atop their respective divisions. Everyone got along just fine…! Then one day…it all would change. A member would disband from the team and reasons to why were verbally thrown all over from seemingly everyone with a voice.

Drake Riggs - April 4, 2018

The UFC 217 aftermath continues to lay out. After receiving a new contract today, a fight has come along with it for UFC bantamweight champion, TJ Dillashaw. After reports from BJPenn.com’s own Chris Taylor of negotiations taking place for a super fight between Dillashaw and flyweight champion, Demetrious Johnson going down, they would eventually fizzle out. This led to the likelihood of a Dillashaw vs Cody Garbrandt rematch.

Chris Taylor - March 24, 2018

Cody Garbrandt takes aim at T.J. Dillashaw and Raphael Assuncao! Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is looking to score an immediate rematch with former teammate turned bitter rival T.J. Dillashaw.

Justin Golightly - March 10, 2018

It’s crazy how a single number, a single little line can make people obsess so much, but for Cody Garbrandy that number is everything. He’s 11 – 1. That tiny little black line represents his loss to TJ Dillashaw. It represents the man that took his belt. He’s been campaigning to right that wrong ever since it happened in November of last year and he may get his wish soon. Garbrandt just announced that he should have a fight booked soon. Excited to return back to the Top! Hopefully I will have fight news for everyone soon!! #TeamNolove https://t.co/GM7NJqY9qw

Justin Golightly - February 24, 2018

TJ Dillashaw lands two late shots against Takeru during their sparring session pic.twitter.com/RgAuIxRhiM — Bestrafer7 (@Bestrafer7) February 22, 2018

Chris Taylor - February 5, 2018

Frankie Edgar will fight anyone at any weight class and a former bantamweight champion is game! ESPN’s Brett Okamoto broke some very unfortunate news Friday when he announced that current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway had suffered an injury and was no longer able to defend his belt against Frankie Edgar at UFC 222.

Chris Taylor - February 3, 2018

Cody Garbrandt and T.J. Dillashaw trade shots after rematch talks fall through the cracks! Earlier today ESPN’s Brett Okamoto announced that current UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway had suffered an injury and would no longer be able to compete in the main event of UFC 222 against Frankie Edgar.

Justin Golightly - February 3, 2018

After the crushing news of Max Holloway’s injury that will force him out of his UFC 222 title fight with Frankie Edgar, the UFC is absolutely scrambling to get a new main event. There are a ton of different directions that the organization could go with Jose Aldo, Cub Swanson, or even Darren Elkins if they keep Frankie Edgar on the card. A lot of fans and media were wondering if there would be yet another interim title put on the line, but is looks like the UFC has decided against that. The latest news on a replacement for Max Holloway is surging contender Brian Ortega in a non-title fight. UFC is working on salvaging 222. Obviously the card can’t be a PPV after losing that headliner (this is why not all second-to-last fights are “co-mains”). Might involve replacing Holloway vs Edgar or a new main altogether. Developing.

Chris Taylor - January 28, 2018

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is down for a “easy money” rematch with Dominick Cruz. Cody Garbrandt is coming off the first loss of his professional mixed martial arts career against former teammate turned bitter rival T.J. Dillashaw at November’s UFC 217 event in New York.

Tom Taylor - January 14, 2018

Back in January of 2016, TJ Dillashaw lost a split decision to Dominick Cruz, surrendering the UFC bantamweight title in the process. Almost two years later, after lopsided thrashings of Raphael Assuncao and John Lineker, Dillashaw reclaimed the title with a second-round knockout of Cody Garbrandt at UFC 217. Speaking on the latest stacked episode of BJ Penn Radio, the bantamweight champ explained that he expects Garbrandt to endure a similarly long road back to the UFC bantamweight title.

Russell Sai - January 5, 2018

Jean-Claude Van Damme was recently at Team Alpha Male to show the fighters there some of his techniques. However, things got a bit more physical than anyone expected. During a technique exchange where Garbrandt wasn’t expecting any contact sparring, Van-Damme caught the former UFC champ with a kick to the face. Team Alpha Male’s Urijah Faber was right there when it all happened and explained to TMZ what he saw go down between the two.