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Garbrandt Aims for Redemption Against Long at UFC 326

3/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cody Garbrandt (14-7-0) fights Xiao Long (27-10-0) at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, marking a moment in his bantamweight career.
Garbrandt aims to reclaim bantamweight status after a 3-7 record in his last ten fights.
He has refocused on boxing and wrestling to rediscover his passion for fighting.
Xiao Long, with a mixed UFC record, is eager to prove himself against former champion and sees it as a key opportunity.

History

Historical Context

UFC 200, held on July 9, 2016, in Paradise, Nevada, was a landmark event in mixed martial arts, attracting over 18,000 fans and generating approximately $10 million in ticket sales. This event highlighted the UFC's rising popularity and set the stage for future bouts, including Cody Garbrandt's fight at UFC 326, which could reshape the bantamweight division and impact fighters' legacies.

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Story summary

Cody Garbrandt (14-7-0) fights Xiao Long (27-10-0) at UFC 326 in Las Vegas, marking a moment in his bantamweight career.
Garbrandt aims to reclaim bantamweight status after a 3-7 record in his last ten fights.
He has refocused on boxing and wrestling to rediscover his passion for fighting.
Xiao Long, with a mixed UFC record, is eager to prove himself against former champion and sees it as a key opportunity.

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