Bantamweight
Cody Garbrandt finds peace ahead of UFC 326 bout
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Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt says he has discovered a sense of peace amid past chaos as he prepares for his return at UFC 326. The 34-year-old fighter faces Xiao Long in a preliminary bantamweight matchup on Saturday in Las Vegas. Garbrandt credits returning to his wrestling and boxing roots for reigniting his passion for the sport.
Danny Sabatello defended his Rizin Fighting Federation bantamweight title with a knockout win over Jinnosuke Kashimura in the main event of Landmark Vol. 15. The bout took place on Saturday in Hiroshima, Japan. Sabatello used improved striking to secure the victory.
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Kai Asakura will meet Aoriqileng in a bantamweight bout at the Ultimate Fighting Championship event in Shanghai. The matchup pits the former Rizin Fighting Federation champion from Japan against the Chinese fighter. It is scheduled for August 29.
Rising UFC bantamweight contender David Martinez is set to meet veteran Marlon "Chito" Vera in the co-main event of UFC Mexico City on February 28, 2026. The 27-year-old Mexican fighter, ranked No. 10 in the division, views the bout as a significant test against a Latin American legend. Martinez expresses nervousness but draws energy from fighting at home in Arena CDMX.