Cody Garbrandt vs. Adrian Yanez set for UFC 329

A former UFC champion is returning at International Fight Week.

Multiple folks with data of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting {that a} bantamweight matchup between Cody Garbrandt and Adrian Yanez is set for UFC 329, which takes place July 11 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Garbrandt just lately obtained again within the win column with a unanimous resolution victory at UFC 326 in March towards Xiao Long. Prior to that, Garbrandt misplaced a call to Raoni Barcelos at UFC Atlanta this previous June, and was submitted by former flyweight champ Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300 in April 2024. Since successful the bantamweight title towards Dominick Cruz at UFC 207 in December 2016, Garbrandt is 4-7 contained in the octagon.

Yanez had a sizzling begin to his UFC profession after incomes a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series, successful his first 5 promotional bouts and incomes bonuses in all 5. Since then, Yanez has gained one battle in his previous 5, together with a controversial majority attract his most up-to-date bout towards Ricky Simon at UFC Seattle.

Damon Martin contributed to this report.