Cody Garbrandt vs Rob Font — Fight recap

Rob Font defeated Cody Garbrandt by unanimous decision over five rounds on May 22, 2021, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Font's superior output proved decisive, landing 176 significant strikes compared to Garbrandt's 63, while maintaining a 48% striking accuracy to Garbrandt's 44%.

Though Garbrandt attempted more takedowns, converting three of ten attempts, Font controlled the cage for over three minutes and landed more volume consistently throughout the fight. Font's striking volume and accuracy—particularly his 145 head strikes—allowed him to dictate range and tempo, preventing Garbrandt from establishing his typical aggressive combinations.

Garbrandt's wrestling activity failed to compensate for the striking deficit, and judges awarded Font all five rounds. The loss marked a significant setback for Garbrandt's bantamweight title ambitions, while Font solidified his position as a top contender in the division.