Cody Garbrandt vs. Miles Johns: Preview, Where to Watch and Betting Odds

Former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt challenges promising bantamweight Miles Johns in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 100 this weekend. The pair of Americans clash at the UFC Apex, with Garbrandt still struggling to rediscover the form that led him to the title, while Johns is unbeaten in four and has quietly struck a decent record in the UFC’s 135-pound class. Cody Garbrandt is a slight underdog in the match.

MMA: UFC Bantamweight

Where to Watch: ESPN+

Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas

Date: 10.11.2024 05:00

Since dropping the UFC bantamweight title nearly eight years ago, Cody Garbrandt has gone 3-6 and failed to gain momentum. The 33-year-old American picked up consecutive wins last year following a return to the bantamweight class. Still, any chance of him building a head of steam was quashed with a submission loss to Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 300 last April. “No Love” debuted in the UFC in 2015 and reeled out six consecutive wins, moving from debutant to bantamweight champion in under two years. The American competed in American Collegiate wrestling before his MMA career and has retained his quickness around the cage. Eager to also stand and trade, the bout is another opportunity for Garbrandt to build up steam.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’7”
• Reach: 65.5”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 14-6

Miles Johns has quietly gone about his business in the division and arrives at this co-main event with consecutive wins under his belt. He is undefeated in his last four. The Dana White Contender Series graduate is a former LFA bantamweight champion. This year, the 30-year-old American won his two fights via decisions. His last loss in the UFC was a 2022 setback against John Castaneda. A very good wrestler, Miles Johns also loves to use his powerful hands. A win here will push him towards the ranked places in the division.

• Age: 30
• Height: 5’7”
• Reach: 66”
• Weight: 135lbs (61kg)
• Record: 15-2-1 (NC)

Cody Garbrandt is a 2.20 underdog on Betway, which lists Miles Johns as a 1.67 favorite. Cody Garbrandt to win a points victory in round one is 3.4 odds on 1XBET, which prices No to the start of round three at 2.19. Bet365 prices the favorite at 1.66 odds, with Garbrandt at 2.25 to cause an upset. Read more here.