Cody Garbrandt proved he still can finish opponents with powerful strikes, and wants to test his skills against a former flyweight champ next.
On the prelims of UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Garbrandt (14-5 MMA, 9-5 UFC) entered the octagon for the second time in 2023 to face Brian Kelleher. “No Love” wasted no time finishing the bantamweight fight, as he landed a knockout blow at 3:42 of Round 1.
It wasn’t all smooth sailing for the former bantamweight champion, though. Kelleher attacked Garbrandt’s legs early with hard calf kicks, that quickly caused massive swelling. Garbrandt kept working his game and letting his hands even the score.
