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Two explosive bantamweight boxers with knockout power and questionable chins — this is the sleeper 'Fight of the Night' candidate.
On paper, this is the most explosive fight on the UFC 329 prelims. Two bantamweights who throw with bad intentions, both carrying genuine knockout power, both with histories of dramatic finishes on both sides of the ledger. Cody Garbrandt's career arc has been one of the most dramatic in UFC history. The former bantamweight champion looked like an all-time great when he dismantled Dominick Cruz i…
Garbrandt is 15-7, the former bantamweight champion making a late-career push. Won his last fight via decision over Xiao Long in March. At 35, he's fighting with more discipline than his wild earlier years. But the chin — devastated by knockouts to Pedro Munhoz, Rob Font, and Kai Kara-France — remains the overriding concern.
Yanez is 17-6-1, looking for his first win since May 2024 after a draw with Simon in March. At 32, he's an aggressive pressure boxer with genuine power. Says he has 'a point to prove' and expects a 'war.' His volume output and finishing instinct make him dangerous but his recent form has stalled.
Both fighters are elite strikers who prefer to stand and trade — guaranteed action
Garbrandt's 0.0 chin rating vs Yanez's 54.0 is the defining disparity
Garbrandt's counter-timing vs Yanez's volume and pressure
Both fighters need a win — Garbrandt for his legacy, Yanez to end a winless drought
Sleeper 'Fight of the Night' candidate on the prelims
Garbrandt has shown recent discipline — if he fights patient and counter-strikes, his timing could catch Yanez coming in
Garbrandt's chin concerns may be overstated at 135 where he's not facing the same power as the 125-pounders who knocked him out
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