Miles Johns criticizes Cody Garbrandt for withdrawing from the fight

Miles Johns expressed frustration with Cody Garbrandt’s repeated fight cancellations, claiming Garbrandt was afraid to face him. The fight was originally scheduled for October 12th, but was postponed to November 9th due to an undisclosed issue on Garbrandt’s part. When Garbrandt eventually withdrew, Johns suspected that he may not have been willing to fight due to the pressure of the fight and may have wanted to secure a more favorable match before his contract expired. Instead of waiting, Johns will now face Felipe Lima on December 14th at UFC Tampa.

Through the numbers

• Miles Johns holds a 6-2 record in the UFC.
• Johns is currently on a three-fight winning streak.

state of affairs

• Cody Garbrandt, who has lost six of his last nine fights, faces uncertainty in his career.
• Johns will face Felipe Lima in place of Garbrandt on December 14th.

What’s next?

Johns is looking to extend his winning streak against Lima, while Garbrandt may be looking for a comeback against a less challenging opponent to secure his future in the UFC.

Conclusion

Johns is making a move after the canceled fight with Garbrandt, showing his willingness and determination to take advantage of the opportunity to fight and cement his place in the bantamweight division.