Overview
- On Saturday at UFC 329, Adrian Yanez defeated former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt by TKO at 2:47 of round one.
- Yanez called the win a turning point, said he is a better version of himself and said he wants another fight soon before stepping up to ranked opponents.
- Garbrandt removed his gloves in the Octagon after the loss, a move that triggered immediate retirement speculation but he later posted a message that suggested he plans to keep fighting.
- UFC president Dana White confirmed Garbrandt spoke backstage with matchmaker Sean Shelby after the event, and the promotion has not announced any decision on his future.
- Garbrandt’s recent record, multiple knockout defeats and prior COVID-related health issues have raised safety concerns among peers and outlets and left the UFC with choices between granting a final sendoff bout or guiding him toward retirement.