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Cody Garbrandt chomps for UFC 300 fight with Deiveson Figueiredo, vows to ‘Trailblaze’ through ex-Champion

Turning in a devastating first round KO win over Brian Kelleher in his return to the Octagon at UFC 296 over the course of the weekend, former undisputed bantamweight champion, Cody Garbrandt remains committed to fighting former flyweight titleholder, Deiveson Figueiredo next – suggesting a showdown at UFC 300 next April.

Garbrandt, a former undisputed bantamweight gold holder, featured on the preliminary card of UFC 296 over the course of the weekend, landing a two-fight winning run for the first time since his championship coronation back in 2016 via a blistering opening round knockout of Kelleher at the bantamweight limit.