“Knocked Himself Out When He Was Brushing” – Cody Garbrandt Finds Himself on the Receiving End of Backlash as UFC 292 Pullout Puts Major Card in Shambles
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UFC 292 has found itself in the throes of adversity yet again! Ever since #8 UFC welterweight Geoff Neal withdrew from the main card clash against rival Ian Garry, the stacked PPV card is slowly losing its appeal to fight fans. The MMA community was hit with disappointment as the news broke that former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt would not be able to step into the octagon for his scheduled clash against Mario Bautista. A recent injury sustained during Garbrandt’s training camp forced him to withdraw from the contest, leaving fans and the event organizers reeling.
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But Dana White and Co.’s challenges don’t end just yet. UFC 292’s misfortunes extend to other bantamweight matchups originally slated for the event. First off, the much-hyped clash between Rob Font and Song Yadong was removed from the card due to undisclosed reasons. Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo‘s bout with Marlon Vera had to be scrapped due to a shoulder injury, leading to a substitution with Pedro Munhoz. Even in the welterweight division, Neal’s withdrawal from his showdown with Garry added to the event’s setbacks. Luckily, Neil Magny has stepped in as a replacement for the #8 welterweight.
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Garbrandt’s absence casts a shadow over what was set to be a riveting bout against Mario Bautista. The former bantamweight champion’s injury, occurring during the final stages of his preparations, has halted his return to the ring. But why are the fans losing excitement for UFC 292? After all, the card is all set to host the tantalizing Sean O’Malley vs Aljamain Sterling showdown for the bantamweight title. Let’s hear what the fans have to say about these developments in the fight game.
Garbrandt’s withdrawal sparks backlash as UFC 292 hangs in balance
As news of these unanticipated changes reverberated through the MMA community, fans took to social media to express their disappointment and disbelief. On platforms like Instagram, a chorus of reactions emerged:
One fan lamented, “This card is in shambles, dude. Cody lost via chin before the fight even happened.”
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Fans poured in with their perspective on Garbrandt’s situation, with remarks like,
“Bro got glass jawed during sparring.”
“Knocked himself out when he was brushing his teeth.”
The unfortunate turn of events drew comparisons to other circumstances, as a fan quipped, “This card has taken more hits in the last month than Conor’s credibility.”
A sense of resignation permeated some reactions, with a fan remarking, “Might as well cancel the whole card.”
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Amid the collective disappointment, one fan speculated on the potential outcome, noting, “Most cursed card of the year that means aljo wins.”
One netizen encapsulated the prevailing sentiment in a concise comment: “God damn it. Was looking forward to seeing this card in person, but it’s just falling apart.”
As the UFC seeks to salvage the event, the spotlight turns to Bautista’s fate. The organization is currently searching for a replacement opponent for Bautista, who is on an impressive four-fight win streak. The absence of a suitable contender would cause a reduced fight card, leaving only ten bouts for UFC 292.
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What do you think? Will Dana White and Co. be able to redeem the hype around UFC 292? Or will this card just fizzle out after the sudden turn of events? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Edited by:
Kratika Vajpayee