Cody Garbrandt vs Pedro Munhoz — Fight recap

Pedro Munhoz knocked out Cody Garbrandt via TKO in the first round at 4:52, delivering a decisive striking performance that ended the former bantamweight champion's comeback bid. Munhoz landed 25 significant strikes at 53% accuracy compared to Garbrandt's 21 of 60 (35%), establishing clear striking superiority from the opening exchanges.

The Brazilian registered one knockdown and controlled the cage for 21 seconds while Garbrandt managed just four seconds of control time, never threatening a takedown. Garbrandt's striking was concentrated upstairs with 19 head strikes out of 50 attempts, but Munhoz's superior accuracy and aggression, particularly his 6-of-8 leg strikes, dictated the fight's tempo until the finish.

The loss marked a significant setback for Garbrandt's return to 135 pounds, while Munhoz solidified his position as a legitimate title contender in the division.