Cody Garbrandt contemplates future after knockout loss at UFC 329
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Cody Garbrandt suffered a knockout loss to Adrian Yanez in a bantamweight bout at UFC 329 on July 11, 2026, in Las Vegas. Following his defeat, Garbrandt took off his gloves in the octagon, prompting speculation about his career. In his first statement after the fight, Garbrandt hinted at his desire to continue competing, emphasizing resilience and perseverance in his Instagram post. He noted that challenges should bolster one's resolve to keep fighting. Garbrandt, a former bantamweight champion, has struggled recently, winning only four of his last twelve fights but secured a win in March against Xiao Long.
- •Garbrandt lost to Yanez in a one-round fight at UFC 329.
- •He implied in his statement that he is not retiring.
- •Garbrandt has lost three of his last four matches.
- •He previously won a match at UFC 326 against Xiao Long.
- •The fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'No Love,' No Quit: Cody Garbrandt signals he's not done after UFC 329 loss
- 11:00 PMMMA Fighting — Cody Garbrandt implies he’s not retiring in first statement after UFC 329 knockout loss
"LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Cody Garbrandt reacts to his loss in a bantamweight fight during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Cody Garbrandt has given his first thoughts since getting knocked out at UFC 329. The former bantamweight champion was stopped by Adrian Yanez in a wild one-round bout at this past Saturday’s numbered event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following the third loss in his past four fights, Garbrandt took off his gloves in the middle of the octagon, but nothing was made of it. On Tuesday evening, “No Love” released his first statement following the loss, and seemed to insinuate he’ll continue competing. “There are moments in life when hope fades, and the weight of endless problems makes the path unclear,” Garbrandt wrote on Instagram. “But remember this — you only lose when you choose to give up. Let your struggles be your fuel, not your downfall. Don’t let the storm break you. Let it strengthen your will to rise and keep fighting.” Garbrandt burst onto the UFC scene in 2015, winning his first five promotional bouts before defeating Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight title at UFC 207 in December 2016. Since then, it’s been a bumpy road for the 35-year-old, winning just four of his next 12 appearances. Garbrandt got back in the win column in March at UFC 326, winning a decision against Xiao Long after multiple points were taken from Long for low blows.
"Cody Garbrandt has lost three of his most recent four UFC fights but the competitive fire still burns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 2:00 AM'No Love,' No Quit: Cody Garbrandt signals he's not done after UFC 329 loss
Cody Garbrandt has lost three of his most recent four UFC fights but the competitive fire still burns.
- MMA FightingJul 15, 2026, 11:00 PMCody Garbrandt implies he’s not retiring in first statement after UFC 329 knockout loss
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 11: Cody Garbrandt reacts to his loss in a bantamweight fight during the UFC 329 event at T-Mobile Arena on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Cody Garbrandt has given his first thoughts since getting knocked out at UFC 329. The former bantamweight champion was stopped by Adrian Yanez in a wild one-round bout at this past Saturday’s numbered event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Following the third loss in his past four fights, Garbrandt took off his gloves in the middle of the octagon, but nothing was made of it. On Tuesday evening, “No Love” released his first statement following the loss, and seemed to insinuate he’ll continue competing. “There are moments in life when hope fades, and the weight of endless problems makes the path unclear,” Garbrandt wrote on Instagram. “But remember this — you only lose when you choose to give up. Let your struggles be your fuel, not your downfall. Don’t let the storm break you. Let it strengthen your will to rise and keep fighting.” Garbrandt burst onto the UFC scene in 2015, winning his first five promotional bouts before defeating Dominick Cruz for the bantamweight title at UFC 207 in December 2016. Since then, it’s been a bumpy road for the 35-year-old, winning just four of his next 12 appearances. Garbrandt got back in the win column in March at UFC 326, winning a decision against Xiao Long after multiple points were taken from Long for low blows.
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