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Garbrandt vs. Yanez: Bantamweight Showdown at UFC 329
5/10/2026, 11:15:55 PM
UFC 329 Bantamweight Bout Details
Former bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will face Adrian Yanez on July 11, 2026 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The bout headlines the International Fight Week undercard, preceding a potential Conor McGregor return.
Background
Garbrandt won the bantamweight title at UFC 207 (Dec 2016) and, after a 2021 flyweight stint and a missed 2022, returned to 135 lb. He rebounded with a unanimous decision over Xiao Long at UFC 326, a fight decided after Long received two point deductions for low blows. Earlier 2024 losses to Raoni Barcelos (decision) and Deiveson Figueiredo (submission) had left him 15-7 overall.
Yanez earned his UFC contract via Dana White’s Contender Series, posting five consecutive wins with performance bonuses. Since then his record slipped to 1-3-1 in the last five, with a sole recent first-round TKO of Vinícius Salvador (May 2024) and a draw with Ricky Simon at UFC Seattle (Mar 2026).
Data Snapshot
Garbrandt’s record stands at 15-7, with a 3-2 mark since his 2021 return to bantamweight. Yanez is listed as 17-6 (some outlets 17-6-1) and is 1-3-1 in his last five. Both will fight at 135 lb.
Official Statements & Responses
The UFC confirmed the Garbrandt-Yanez pairing via MMA Fighting, and Yanez announced the booking on his social-media. UFC CEO Dana White indicated an imminent announcement about Conor McGregor’s possible return, highlighting the bout’s placement on International Fight Week.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts noted Garbrandt’s UFC 326 win relied on opponent point deductions rather than clear superiority. Yanez’s draw with Simon drew criticism; fourteen of fifteen media outlets scored the fight for Yanez, labeling the decision a ‘robbery.’
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources list Yanez’s record as either 17-6 or 17-6-1. The Simon bout is called a ‘majority draw’ in one report and a ‘split draw’ in another. Garbrandt’s post-title tally appears as 4-7 in one account, while his overall record remains 15-7 elsewhere. No main-event has been confirmed for UFC 329, leaving the McGregor comeback unverified.
Why It Matters
A win could lift Garbrandt back into the UFC bantamweight top-15 and revive his title ambitions after a series of setbacks. For Yanez, a victory would halt his recent slump, restore momentum, and improve his standing for future high-profile matchups.
What’s Next
UFC 329 is set for July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena. Rankings will be updated after the fight, and a McGregor announcement may follow.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Cody Garbrandt will face Adrian Yanez at UFC 329 on July 11 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.” — (source)
- “(Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) A former UFC champion is returning at International Fight Week.” — (source)
- “Yanez confirmed the booking on social media following an initial report by MMA Fighting.” — (source)
- “Many saw the bout as a robbery, and 14 of 15 media outlets scoring the fight had it for Yanez, per MMA Decisions.” — (source)
