The title picture at bantamweight is heating up with a good number of fighters in contention for the title shot. In the main event at UFC Vegas 27, former champion Cody Garbrandt took on Rob Font in the hopes of working his way back up to a title shot.
‘No Love’ lost the belt in his very first title defense against arch-rival TJ Dillashaw and succumbed to two more losses. He recently bounced back brilliantly with a buzzer-beating knockout win over Assuncao. Font, on the other hand will be aiming to make a statement with a win over a former champion and an elite 135-pound fighter.
The first round was pretty evenly matched for both men as they landed a few good shots and started to get reads on their opponent. However, Garbrandt was able to secure multiple takedowns towards the end of round one.
Early on in round two, ‘No Love’ was able to secure a takedown. Once Font was able to get back on his feet, the second round was all his. Font capitalized on Garbrandt slowing down as he was in control for the majority of round three.
Rounds four and five were more of the same. Font controlled the fight and was able to pick apart ‘No Love’ who did not have the gas tank to push Font all the way.
Font now extends his win streak to 4-0 with a dominant win over a former champion in Cody Garbrandt.
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Twitter reacts as Rob Font moves to 4-0 with an impressive win over Cody Garbrandt
This about to be a great fight @Cody_Nolove ad @RobSFont guaranteed fireworks. Don’t blink Cali vs New England #UFCVegas27
— Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) May 23, 2021
This is going to be a banger! #UFCVegas27
— Jeremy Piven (@jeremypiven) May 23, 2021
I don’t picture this main event going anywhere near the distance, and I’m so ready! #UFCVegas27
— Steve-O (@steveo) May 23, 2021
This is going to be a dope scrap. #ufc #nowrestling #skilledviolence
— Kevin Holland (@Trailblaze2top) May 23, 2021
Here we goooo this is bout to be fireworks
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) May 23, 2021
LFGGGGGGG @Cody_Nolove!!! Put on!!!! Your time brother!!!!!! #CLE
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) May 23, 2021
Have it 10-9 Font after one.
Credit to Cody for not getting baited into a firefight after taking some big shots and maintaining his composure.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 23, 2021
Cody put on his wrestling shoes on
#UFC
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) May 23, 2021
Have it 20-18 Font after two.
Two close rounds.
— Aaron Bronsteter (@aaronbronsteter) May 23, 2021
20-18 Font after two #UFCVegas27
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) May 23, 2021
30-27 Font. Can he punctuate this performance with a finish in the final two rounds? #UFCVegas27
— Rob Tatum (@RobTatum303) May 23, 2021
Loving this fight. So technical in all areas bjj, striking, wrestling!
#UFCVegas27
— Tatiana Suarez (@tatianaufc) May 23, 2021
40-36 Font through four rounds #UFCVegas27
— Ryan Frederick (@ryanjfrederick) May 23, 2021
Rob Font basically came out of nowhere . This dude is a well rounded , highly skilled fighter! #UFCVegas27
— Derek Brunson (@DerekBrunson) May 23, 2021
The Bantamweight Division is STACKED!!! #UFCVegas27
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) May 23, 2021
Rob Font handled his business. That was beautiful stuff.
— Chuck Mindenhall (@ChuckMindenhall) May 23, 2021
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