{"id":652665,"date":"2026-03-05T06:43:33","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=652665"},"modified":"2026-03-05T06:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T05:43:39","slug":"ufc-326-cody-garbrandt-vs-xiao-long-predictions-odds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/ufc-326-cody-garbrandt-vs-xiao-long-predictions-odds\/","title":{"rendered":"UFC 326: Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long \u2013 Predictions, Odds, Best Bets &#038; How To Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>UFC 326 delivers a compelling bantamweight prelim clash between former champion Cody Garbrandt and Chinese rising star Xiao Long. This 135-pound matchup pits a legendary knockout artist trying to recapture past glory against a high-volume striker with elite output and a significant reach advantage.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Xiao Long opens as a<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> -158<\/a> favorite, with Garbrandt at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+124<\/a>. Here&rsquo;s how we&rsquo;re betting UFC 326: Garbrandt vs Xiao Long, including our <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/prediction\/ufc-predictions\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>UFC predictions<\/a>, best bet, key props, and expert final verdict.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mini Fight Info Strip<\/h3><p><strong>Event:<\/strong> UFC 326 &ndash; T-Mobile Arena&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Weight class:<\/strong> UFC Bantamweight bout&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Fight length: <\/strong>3-round prelim card fight&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Date &amp; time: Date &amp; time<\/strong>: Mar 7, 2026 &ndash; Prelims&nbsp; 7 PM ET, walk time ~8:30 p.m. ET&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet Card<\/h3><p><strong>Best Bet: <\/strong>Xiao Long by Decision (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+175<\/a>)<\/p><p><strong>Book:<\/strong> Best price at<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'> FanDuel<\/a><\/p><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item--flex2\">\n                                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableLogo\" style=\"background-color: #1493ff\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/mm-business-data\/images\/brands\/9b4dabf72537-500-FanDuel.jpeg\" alt=\"FanDuel\">\n            <\/div>\n                                           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First online real-money wager only; cashed-out or bonus-funded bets are excluded.            <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n            \n\n\n\n<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long Odds<\/h2><p>Here are the latest odds from top sportsbooks.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Market<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BetMGM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>FanDuel<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best Odds<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Moneyline<\/strong><\/td><td>Garbrandt +120 \/ Xiao Long -145<\/td><td>Garbrandt +124 \/ Xiao Long -158<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Garbrandt +124<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Fight Goes Distance<\/strong><\/td><td>Yes -150 \/ No +105<\/td><td>Yes -146 \/ No +116<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>No +116<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total Rounds O\/U 2.5<\/strong><\/td><td>Over -185 \/ Under +140<\/td><td>Over -180 \/ Under +140<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Under +140 <\/a>(BetMGM\/FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Xiao Long by Decision<\/strong><\/td><td>+150<\/td><td>+175<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+175<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Xiao Long by KO\/TKO<\/strong><\/td><td>+400<\/td><td>+500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+500 <\/a>(FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Xiao Long by Submission<\/strong><\/td><td>+700<\/td><td>+700<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+700 <\/a>(BetMGM\/FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Garbrandt by Decision<\/strong><\/td><td>+275<\/td><td>+300<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+300<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Garbrandt by KO\/TKO<\/strong><\/td><td>+375<\/td><td>+400<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+400<\/a> (FD)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Garbrandt by Submission<\/strong><\/td><td>+2800<\/td><td>+2500<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+2800<\/a> (BetMGM)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p><em>Odds updated: March 4, 2026 &ndash; 10:00 PM ET. Lines may move before fight night, especially after weigh-ins or late injury news.<\/em><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tale of the Tape &ndash; Key Stats to Know<\/strong><\/h2><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tale Of The Tape<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Cody Garbrandt<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Xiao Long<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Record<\/strong><\/td><td>14-7<\/td><td>27-10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Age<\/strong><\/td><td>34<\/td><td>27<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Height<\/strong><\/td><td>5&rsquo;8&Prime;<\/td><td>5&rsquo;8&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Reach<\/strong><\/td><td>65&Prime;<\/td><td>70&Prime;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stance<\/strong><\/td><td>Orthodox<\/td><td>Orthodox<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sig. Strikes Landed<\/strong><\/td><td>2.88<\/td><td>5.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Striking Accuracy<\/strong><\/td><td>39%<\/td><td>46%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Sig. Strikes Absorbed<\/strong><\/td><td>3.64<\/td><td>4.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Striking Defense<\/strong><\/td><td>59%<\/td><td>50%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Takedown Accuracy<\/strong><\/td><td>27%<\/td><td>25%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Takedown Defense<\/strong><\/td><td>83%<\/td><td>79%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Submission Avg.<\/strong><\/td><td>0.0<\/td><td>0.0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>Xiao Long&rsquo;s 5.25 strikes per minute at 46% accuracy dwarfs Garbrandt&rsquo;s 2.88 at 39%, and his 5 inch reach advantage compounds this. Garbrandt&rsquo;s saving grace is his 59% striking defense and his legendary knockout power that makes him dangerous on a single shot regardless of output disadvantage.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fighter Breakdown &ndash; Cody Garbrandt Analysis<\/h2><p>Garbrandt arrives at 14-7 as one of the most recognizable names in bantamweight history. The 34 year old former champion possesses elite one-shot knockout power, but his career trajectory since losing the title has been defined by durability questions that remain unresolved.<\/p><p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> His elite knockout power is genuine. His 59% striking defense leads this matchup and his 83% takedown defense is excellent. Fighting as the underdog with nothing to lose brings out the best version of Garbrandt historically.<\/p><p><strong>Weaknesses:<\/strong> His 2.88 strikes per minute is low output. At 39% accuracy, his precision has declined from his championship peak. Seven losses at 34 years old. Absorbs 3.64 strikes per minute, compounding deficit over three rounds.<\/p><p><strong>Betting Angles:<\/strong> Garbrandt&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+124<\/a> moneyline is genuinely attractive for a former champion. Garbrandt by KO\/TKO at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+400<\/a> carries real value. His entire betting case rests on landing before volume overwhelms him.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fighter Breakdown &ndash; Xiao Long Analysis<\/h2><p>Xiao Long comes in at 27-10 as a 27 year old Chinese fighter with a massive professional record and statistical advantages across every meaningful offensive category.<\/p><p><strong>Strengths:<\/strong> His 5.25 strikes per minute at 46% accuracy leads this matchup. A 5-inch reach advantage. At 27, he holds a 7-year age advantage with significantly less wear. His 79% takedown defense is solid and keeps this fight standing.<\/p><p><strong>Weaknesses:<\/strong> Absorbs 4.20 strikes per minute. His 50% striking defense means Garbrandt&rsquo;s 39% accuracy still produces clean connections. Ten losses on a 27-fight record suggest he&rsquo;s been cracked before at this level. His 0 submission average and modest 25% takedown accuracy mean grappling offers him no path to a finish.<\/p><p><strong>Betting Angles:<\/strong> The &ndash;<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-betmgm-sportsbetting-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>145<\/a> moneyline offers limited straight value. Xiao Long by Decision at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+175<\/a> on FanDuel is the standout play. The fight going the distance at <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-146<\/a> has value as a supporting play given Xiao Long&rsquo;s output-over-finishing style.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bets For Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long<\/h2><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bet: Xiao Long by Decision (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+175<\/a>)<\/h3><p>Xiao Long&rsquo;s 5.25 strikes per minute at 46% accuracy against a 39% accurate, low-output opponent is a reliable decision-winning formula over three rounds. Garbrandt&rsquo;s knockout power keeps Xiao Long honest, but a disciplined volume fighter who manages distance effectively should outpoint a slower, less active opponent comfortably.&nbsp;<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+175<\/a> (implied 36.4%), this significantly undervalues what we project as a 40-45% probability for this specific outcome.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Value Prop: Fight Goes Distance (<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-146<\/a>)<\/h3><p>Despite Garbrandt&rsquo;s knockout reputation, his recent output numbers suggest he&rsquo;s no longer the explosive pressure fighter who won the title. Xiao Long&rsquo;s 50% striking defense and range management should allow him to survive any dangerous moments and control the distance throughout.&nbsp;<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>-146<\/a> (implied 59.3%), this offers reasonable value for the most probable outcome in a matchup between two fighters who prefer to stay upright.<\/p><p>\n\n\n            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTable\" >\n                                                            <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock\">\n                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item MvpBookmakerTableTopBlock-item--flex2\">\n                                    <div class=\"MvpBookmakerTableLogo\" style=\"background-color: #000000\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" 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One clean overhand right in a phone booth exchange ends this fight instantly regardless of everything else on the tape.&nbsp;<\/p><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/go-FanDuel-sports-us-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>+400 <\/a>(implied 20%), a 0.1 to 0.5-unit flier covers the scenario where Garbrandt&rsquo;s legendary power produces a career highlight finish.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prediction &ndash; Final Verdict<\/h2><p><strong>Official pick: Xiao Long by Unanimous Decision<\/strong><\/p><p>We&rsquo;re backing Xiao Long to outwork Garbrandt over three rounds, using his reach and volume advantage to accumulate clean scorecard damage while respecting the former champion&rsquo;s knockout threat throughout.<\/p><p>We expect a cautious opening from Xiao Long as Garbrandt&rsquo;s power demands respect. The Chinese fighter will use his 5-inch reach advantage to maintain distance and fire combinations from range. Garbrandt should look for the right hand counter early, landing occasional clean shots that remind everyone his power hasn&rsquo;t abandoned him. We see round one as competitive but edges to Xiao Long on volume.<\/p><p>Rounds two and three see Xiao Long&rsquo;s conditioning and output pull ahead as Garbrandt&rsquo;s low 2.88 strikes per minute leaves him trailing on every scorecard. His 59% striking defense prevents catastrophic damage, but it can&rsquo;t manufacture the scoring activity he needs. We see Xiao Long manage the knockout threat professionally and bank a clear unanimous decision win.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Bet UFC 326: Tips for This Fight<\/h2><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Xiao Long&rsquo;s 5.25 strikes per minute versus Garbrandt&rsquo;s 2.88 is a nearly 2-to-1 output advantage.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Holloway&rsquo;s 7.46 strikes per minute at 57% accuracy represents the most prolific striking output at lightweight. If Oliveira cannot close distance and initiate grappling early, Holloway&rsquo;s volume buries him.<\/li>\n<\/ul><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caio Borralho enters as a favorite against Reinier de Ridder. His wrestling-heavy style and physical dominance have made him one of the most reliable favorites in the middleweight division.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UFC 326 Fight Card<\/h2><p><strong>Main Card (Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p><p>Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira &ndash; Lightweight, 5 rounds<\/p><p>Caio Borralho vs Reinier de Ridder &ndash; Middleweight, 5 rounds<\/p><p>Rob Font vs Raul Rosas Jr. &ndash; Bantamweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Drew Dober vs Michael Johnson &ndash; Lightweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Gregory Rodrigues vs Brunno Ferreira &ndash; Middleweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p><strong>Prelims (Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p><p>Cody Garbrandt vs Xiao Long &ndash; Bantamweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Donte Johnson vs Cody Brundage &ndash; Middleweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Ricky Turcios vs Alberto Montes &ndash; Featherweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Cody Durden vs Nyamjargal Tumendemberel &ndash; Flyweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p><strong>Early Prelims (Paramount+)<\/strong><\/p><p>Sumudaerji vs Jesus Aguilar &ndash; Flyweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Rafael Tobias vs Diyar Nurgozhay &ndash; Light Heavyweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>JeongYeong Lee vs Gaston Bolanos &ndash; Featherweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p>Luke Fernandez vs Rodolfo Bellato &ndash; Light Heavyweight, 3 rounds<\/p><p><em>Odds current as of March 4, 2026.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>(Image Credit: Brett Davis &ndash; Imagn Images)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-global mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UFC 326 delivers a compelling bantamweight prelim clash between former champion Cody Garbrandt and Chinese rising star Xiao Long. This 135-pound matchup pits a legendary knockout artist trying to recapture past glory against a high-volume striker with elite output and a significant reach advantage.&nbsp; Xiao Long opens as a -158 favorite, with Garbrandt at +124. 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