元UFCバンタム級王者コディ・ガーブラントは、過去の混乱の中で心の平穏を見出し、UFC 326での復帰戦に備えていると語る。34歳のファイターは土曜日、ラスベガスでバンタム級予備カードでXiao Longを相手取る。ガーブラントはレスリングとボクシングの原点回帰がスポーツへの情熱を再燃させた功績だとしている。
Cody Garbrandtは、2016年にUFCバンタム級タイトルを獲得した後、11ヶ月後にそれを失い、直近10戦で3勝7敗の成績に苦しんでいる。オハイオ州クリーブランド郊外の小さな町で貧困の中で育ったGarbrandtは、オハイオ州立レスリングチャンピオンとなったが、叔父たちと父親の繰り返す服役を含む家族の課題に直面した。彼は総合格闘技が目的と逃避を提供してくれたと感謝している。
XでのCody Garbrandt対Xiao LongのUFC 326予備カードについての議論は、意見が分かれている。ベッターは王者経験豊富なGarbrandtを低レベル相手に価値あるアンダードッグと見なし、懐疑派は彼の予備カード降格とスタミナ不足がXiao Longを有利にすると指摘。ショーン・O'Malleyとの潜在的な試合後レスリングマッチへの関心も反応として見られる。
Cody Garbrandt says he's been offered a wrestling match against Sean O'Malley at RAF 8 in Philadelphia in April.
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) March 4, 2026
He said he's definitely down to do it, assuming he leaves #UFC326 healthy and ready to go #UFC
#UFC326
— MMA Maniac (@maniacbetsmma) February 28, 2026
Cody Garbrandt +140 (3U)
Cody is a former champ and while he’s had a few tough losses recently he still shows flashes of greatness and has been in there with straight killers. Xiao Long on the other hand is a fighter off the Road to UFC tournament and is 1-2 in the… pic.twitter.com/KkpB2tSLoj
Say what you will - Cody Garbrandt (+125) is, without question, one of the best bets you can make on UFC 326.
— I AM SATURDAY (@I_AM_SATURDAY) March 3, 2026
Former champion facing Xiao Long (-148) who is simply not UFC material.
If Cody drops this, he 1000% should prioritize health & retire.#UFC326 pic.twitter.com/3gUDjqK0cX
Xiao Long vs. Cody Garbrandt
— MMA RAX (@MMA_RAX) March 5, 2026
Pick: Long ML, -160
Biggest concern about Garbrandt's loss to Barcelos was that his output went off a cliff after five minutes. No Love will likely need to put this one away early or he faces an uphill battle the longer it goes.
UFC 326 Stats Comp: pic.twitter.com/d3tUb6tAyO
Cody Garbrandt went from Bantamweight Champ to fighting Xiao Long on the prelims 😭
— NolanKnowsMMA (@TheParlayMMA) March 2, 2026
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Cody Garbrandt defeated Long Xiao by unanimous decision in a UFC 326 preliminary bout marked by multiple fouls. Xiao lost two points for low blows in the third round, one of which caused Garbrandt to vomit in the octagon. The victory halts Garbrandt's two-fight losing streak.
At UFC 326 on March 7, 2026—the first UFC event broadcast live on CBS—Cody Garbrandt survived a low blow and vomited in the ring en route to a controversial split decision over Xiao Long. Rodolfo Bellato earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus with a TKO debut, Donte Johnson stayed undefeated, and fans booed heavily amid standout action beyond Charles Oliveira's BMF title win over Max Holloway (detailed separately).
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Max Holloway defends his BMF title against former lightweight champion Charles Oliveira in a lightweight rematch headlining UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The co-main features ranked middleweights Caio Borralho and Reinier de Ridder. The card streams live on Paramount+ with early prelims at 5:30 p.m. ET.
Former UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno returns to his home country for a main event bout against short-notice replacement Lone'er Kavanagh at UFC Fight Night on February 28, 2026, in Mexico City. The five-round flyweight clash headlines a card featuring multiple Mexican fighters at Arena CDMX. Moreno aims to rebound from a recent loss while Kavanagh seeks a career-defining victory.
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The UFC plans to hold its Fight Night event in Mexico City on February 28, 2026, despite recent violence in the state of Jalisco following the death of cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as 'El Mencho.' Officials state the situation in the capital remains calm, with heightened security measures in place. The card is headlined by former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno against Lone’er Kavanagh.
Charles Oliveira claimed the BMF title with a unanimous decision victory (50-45 x3) over Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7, 2026, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Brazilian's grappling-heavy style neutralized Holloway's striking amid crowd boos, while the event featured standout finishes earning Performance bonuses and post-fight announcements including the UFC Freedom 250 card.
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England's Lone'er Kavanagh (10-1) secured the biggest win of his career, defeating two-time UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno (23-10-2) via unanimous decision (49-46, 48-47, 48-47) in the main event of UFC Fight Night 268 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City on February 28, 2026. The 26-year-old stepped in on short notice after Asu Almabayev's injury withdrawal, rebounding from a knockout loss to outwork the local hero. Moreno suffered his second straight defeat and fourth loss in six fights. In the co-main, David Martinez extended his streak to 10 against Marlon Vera.