Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt responds to critics who question his claim that vertigo affected his performance in his recent fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. Read more on BJPENN.COM.
| Cody Garbrandt’s Vertigo Battle |
Cody Garbrandt, the former UFC bantamweight champion, faced criticism after suggesting that vertigo affected his performance in his recent fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. Despite suffering a submission loss, Garbrandt took to social media to defend his claim.
In a series of tweets, Garbrandt explained that he was experiencing vertigo during the fight, which made it challenging for him to perform at his best. He emphasized that he was not using it as an excuse but rather as an explanation for his performance.
"Not a good look to say what happened to me in a fight by what I was experiencing? It’s the truth takin nothing from Davison, you think I would just lay on my back not getting up whole time I was spinning not trying to get my face elbowed in and fighting through it." – Cody Garbrandt
Despite the loss, Garbrandt acknowledged Figueiredo’s skills as a great fighter and expressed his honor to have fought him.
Garbrandt’s defeat against Figueiredo raises questions about his future in the UFC. While he still holds name value in the bantamweight division, doubts linger about his ability to reclaim the title.
However, Garbrandt remains determined to make a comeback. It will be intriguing to see how his story unfolds in the coming months and whether he can prove himself worthy of another shot at the world title.
What are your thoughts on Cody Garbrandt’s vertigo story? Do you believe he has a chance to compete for a world title again in the UFC? Share your opinions with us, BJPENN Nation!
Cody Garbrandt’s Vertigo Battle
Cody Garbrandt, the former UFC bantamweight champion, faced criticism after suggesting that vertigo affected his performance in his recent fight against Deiveson Figueiredo. Despite suffering a submission loss, Garbrandt took to social media to defend his claim.
In a series of tweets, Garbrandt explained that he was experiencing vertigo during the fight, which made it challenging for him to perform at his best. He emphasized that he was not using it as an excuse but rather as an explanation for his performance.
"Not a good look to say what happened to me in a fight by what I was experiencing? It’s the truth takin nothing from Davison, you think I would just lay on my back not getting up whole time I was spinning not trying to get my face elbowed in and fighting through it." – Cody Garbrandt
Despite the loss, Garbrandt acknowledged Figueiredo’s skills as a great fighter and expressed his honor to have fought him.
Garbrandt’s Future in the UFC
Garbrandt’s defeat against Figueiredo raises questions about his future in the UFC. While he still holds name value in the bantamweight division, doubts linger about his ability to reclaim the title.
However, Garbrandt remains determined to make a comeback. It will be intriguing to see how his story unfolds in the coming months and whether he can prove himself worthy of another shot at the world title.
Share Your Thoughts
What are your thoughts on Cody Garbrandt’s vertigo story? Do you believe he has a chance to compete for a world title again in the UFC? Share your opinions with us, BJPENN Nation!
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