UFC Fighter Cody Garbrandt Explains His Tattoos | Tattoo Tour | GQ Sports

UFC’s bantamweight belt-holder Cody Garbrandt on how he convinced his mom to let him get his first tattoo, what he wants next, and (somewhat related) that time he and his brother beat the shit out of each other.
Current UFC Bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt will face off against his former teammate and former champion TJ Dillashaw for the UFC 217 title at Madison Square Garden on November 4th.
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[@austin7530]

Cody "i chased my brother in a truck and then we fought for 40 mins over a sub sandwich" Garbrandt

[@cynnx7500]

BIKES!!!

[@kevinhunt1202]

lol right. 40 mins thats two ufc champ fights.

[@ShittyBill88]

Cynnx7 I see that u watch Tom or saw that scared straight episode

[@cynnx7500]

tommy buns, Numbah 1

[@jensvincent8094]

HAHAHAHA! You had me fucking rolling bro!

[@simplyanangel3931]

This dude is an Affliction T-Shirt come to life

[@blakewinberry]

ThatSkittlezzLife LMAOOOOO

[@lewislighting7776]

Best comment

[@andro.1800]

😂😂😂

[@Capo_Regime]

With turtle neck

[@DM-bb8uz]

Amazing lmao

[@Elias12677]

I think the neck tattoo fits him perfectly.

[@RubinRudeboyCarter]

Yeah it says douchebag

[@EVO6-]

@@RubinRudeboyCarter tbf he has matured a lot

[@RubinRudeboyCarter]

@@EVO6- meh

[@HansFlamme]

@@RubinRudeboyCarter did you ever step into a cage?

[@RubinRudeboyCarter]

@@HansFlamme explain how your question is relevant an then il tell you

[@sirlarrybishop8169]

Tattoo Artist: Over here we have a wall of some of our designs..... Cody: I'll take it

[@Capo_Regime]

YES.

[@JordanBlue1]

Nothing wrong with getting some flash.

[@futbolusa]

Getting the tattoo of the state of the college he was going to and then dropping out pretty much sums up Cody Garbrandt lol

[@jacobgalloway9123]

"I'm not religious, I'm more spiritual" Jesus Cody, you sound like every drunk chick in ever met at a bar.

[@CALIFORNIAsGAMER]

🤣🤣

[@Joe-bu8lr]

Spiritual is the way to go just saying

[@varavarala313]

what's the matter putting it like that?

[@kanecentino409]

Dude, you can be spiritual without being religious.

[@a.s8897]

@@kanecentino409 that doesn't make sense

[@dastrio8435]

Nevermind the tattoos, I want that beard!

[@interia2812]

really? his mustache looks kinda weak

[@softtears6775]

@@interia2812 He said beard , not mustache .

[@interia2812]

@@softtears6775 The mustache is the most important part of a full beard lmao

[@JcMacSwagTV]

interia you probably only have a mustache lol

[@interia2812]

@@JcMacSwagTV No I have a beautiful full beard that Im really proud of. Why are you defending other mens facial hair

[@jeffawake4669]

I like the tats, they fit him perfectly

[@rileycl6708]

cody: *has a full japanese sleeve also cody: i like realism

[@juicy4083]

Japan is a real country my guy. 😏

[@mathu10x97]

I just realized that he’s Cody and his brother his zack

[@johnberry2678]

Keyboard warriors incoming

[@danawhite8349]

John Berry stfu

[@billcipher3946]

Dana White you must be a keyboard warrior 😛

[@theof578]

One of them??? I am too)

[@MrSoull]

John Berry the irony in your comment....

[@npanganiban4131]

It never said it was not one of them, soooooooooo

[@marcobreiten]

“My tattoos lean more towards realism”

[@thecreator4333]

Cody ''im the better fighter'' Garbrandt

[@bro5207]

he was winning the fight until he lost. he was outstriking tj

[@danawhite3857]

Cody no belt Garbrandt

[@mareyartemis3419]

He was undefeated Bruh

[@bornsinner6134]

High level, HIGH LEV3L

[@jerikladmuya4312]

he's cocky!

[@hibernative]

"Got a 9mm on my back" Colt 1911 (caliber .45)

[@coreypurinton9875]

Just cause it's a 1911 platform didn't mean it always a 45 Lmao I can find a 380 that looks like a 1911 does that mean it's a 45 to?😂😂

[@corey938]

@@coreypurinton9875 hahahaha stop

[@sharonpeters6510]

@@coreypurinton9875 you stole my comment lol

[@ivaylosavov3760]

No stories behind these tattoos

[@vaden706]

Oh that’s a .45? Thank god the pistol guru showed up to comment, wouldn’t want Cody loading those little 9mm’s into a .45 magazine

[@Brusttraining]

„There is no limit. Sky is the Limit“ oh okay😂

[@kvkcombative7981]

What I really like is that he has unique tattoos that mainly depict fighting that something I’m tryna look for

[@DarkViIIain]

Next one will be a "Glass Chin" tattoo on his forehead

[@srt8man09]

So you think he has a glass chin because he lost 2 times to someone who was caught using steriods in both fights. You are an idiot.

[@xLLOYIDx]

@@srt8man09 so Pedro Munhoz didn't send him to the shadow dimension, after TJ did?

[@ki-sv7jt]

Tj used steroids

[@1994Trill]

@@xLLOYIDx He is a steroid user as well

[@chilin4256]

@@srt8man09 this is where you are wrong LOL they tested for previous samples and he tested negative in those. He only used EPO to help with recovery because of his weight cut to 125 so get your facts straight, jake

[@Scorpio_Rising_1]

Cody always looking sharp even today and 5 knockouts deep.

[@unparalleledlsd1851]

Cody has a brother named Zack. nice lmfao

[@ooofuryooo296]

It appears, Mr. Garbrandt received a new tattoo on the left side of his face this evening.

[@yaboiktn5688]

oooFURYooo wait is it true

[@tredwan291]

YaBoiKTN he got knocked out he meant mate

[@vuhllcan2468]

on his right side actually

[@JohnDoe-ku4vk]

And another one today on the other side

[@haise8810]

+John Doe tjs face was fucked😂 codys right hand bomb!

[@REALRAlDS]

"I have a 9mm on my back " bro thats a 45.

[@someguy12593]

BEN ETHERINGTON nah it’s one them 1911 9mms 🤣

[@yourboyravi1533]

Tommy Two fingers an m1911 is a 45...

[@someguy12593]

Liam Kyle welcome to sarcasm stooge 😂 enjoy your stay

[@yourboyravi1533]

Tommy Two fingers lol my bad I didn’t notice 😆

[@Irishbloke]

Sorry mr firearms

[@mmaonfire4857]

I love how he explains his neck tattoo as "the point of no return." Way to put some skin in the game. :)

[@rishabh2892]

What Cody said in the video at 4:11: "We were at this party, we were all drinking and having a good time" What Cody actually said at 4:11: "we were at this party, we were all drinking and HANGING WITH THE BOIIIIIIIIIIIIS"

[@yoyo-gd6ff]

Saturday is for the booooiiiz

[@Rocky-jx9xw]

Tattoo guy: so what kind of tattoo would you like Cody: yes

[@art_by_ngl7128]

The tattoo journey continues... Head up warrior. Be with family.

[@danablaze8548]

unexpectedly inspiring

[@eatfugu]

I think you mean inspirated

[@NextWorldVR]

Dana Blaze Says her LOINS.

[@NextWorldVR]

JJJ You think she means a NON-WORD? I'm certainly not *'inspired'* by that!

[@betsyrocks]

Lovely eyebrows

[@jakesivilla9321]

betsyrocks The best in the game

[@roide357]

Bisping does his eyebrows every morning

[@chasingthecrown7376]

P4p best eyebrows

[@joshwillsomaliyed3651]

Cain Valesquez got them eyebrows too.

[@boogieap3617]

This is literally the only positive comment on this video

[@moola9755]

That chest piece is hideous

[@soldierboy1875]

At least he admits it himself lol

[@wolf2109]

*something about the way he sounds,speaks, and his body motions as he speaks reminds me of Wee Man* 😃

[@josephcarlosruiz8934]

I see it aswell.. Could also partially be his short limbs and midget style cranium.

[@MetalizedButt]

Cody “Cliche Tattoos” Garbrandt

[@savannamorris2305]

this video makes me happy! cody went to my high school and graduatedwith my cousin

[@Crysisplaya]

I miss the Cody in the Dominick fight

[@anderleven8302]

💔💔💔yes

[@ahmedalgammal3055]

Cody "no belt" garbrandt

[@bradlogan5132]

Ahmed Amr I don't see your belt😂

[@YellowMouse998]

Ahmed "who?" Amr

[@scottphilp3585]

wheres yours bitch brad...always love nobodys defending celebrities

[@johnnydaycare3704]

brad logan lol shut up his comment was funny af

[@suavegrips3184]

Matthew Crestward really bad sense of humor then

[@redbloodedamerican0523]

Cody “I’m not religious, I’m spiritual” Garbrandt

[@SWildMF]

TJs technical ability and tattoo artist should be on Cody's to do list

[@wizkhalifasmoke]

Do this with Wiz

[@gotchagirlinroom3035]

kevinmuehl Muehlkevin My thoughts exactly

[@velascojeezus]

It’s gonna be a 2 hour video

[@sanfury]

lil Wayne also

[@JeeeeeZ289]

Smurf both wayne n wiz got horrible tattos

[@sanfury]

hugo , yup

[@rippedreaper7279]

Cody vs Demetrius = Dream Match

[@padejjaroon1140]

Cody

[@friedporkbelly6043]

The Ripped Reaper Mighty Mouse would kill him lmao

[@beastboy4116]

he looks kinda like my GTA character lol

[@saitamagin1464]

Your my second fav fighter but tjs tats are far beyond better

[@alycks6056]

the gun tucked in above his hip is such an cool idea.

[@leroy3121]

That foot tattoo tho

[@ELVIS1975T]

NO LOVE! I don't know about his tattoos but he has one cool nickname.

[@kallensaczkowski]

Love the Tudor s&g.

[@_tony539]

BACKGROUND MUSIC TOO LOUD

[@GnashingOvTeeth]

Don’t get me wrong I like both fighters but Tj’s sleeve is better than anything on Cody’s body

[@Raiderchief]

A dollar and a deer ok

[@RemiMayhem]

Isaac Chavez no lol

[@lawrencski3316]

Then again t.j got his tattoo with belt money an Cody been getting them since 14 sooo yeah he gunna have some shitty ones

[@GreeneZonee]

I think the quality is better but he was smart and waited till ge good go to a good artist lol

[@cassanateli]

Yeah Cody is a walking cliché, you got to be a pretty basic fucker to think his are good

[@thewatcheronthewall85]

Cody is cool man, i hope he gets the belt back.

[@nyancatgamer4669]

cody your my favourite fighter in all of ufc

[@mcmunchy7784]

Dude seems like a cool guy

[@Iluvkus]

He looks like American Conner

[@realkingrav2265]

Angel Brz Ya looking at the king yeah

[@Anon-nh4ut]

Conor McGregor yahhhhhhh what ya gonna doooooo

[@Iluvkus]

alex andru .

[@roselldon1318]

Angel Brz what do you see there?? cody looks not nearly like conor... i believe you watch to much mcgregor videos...cody looks more like finn balor from wwe...

[@ivaylosavov3760]

This dude is fake from every where . The dressing style . The tattoos is stillen from other fighters . Buth the o g c j m is his style 110% . You need no brain to think of it

[@thareaper1254]

background song?

[@KevinHernandez-qz8sb]

Dope fight with TJ. Gonna be a trilogy!

[@yehiafathy2465]

One of the best head movers I have ever seen

[@ChipBoxingVids]

The. You clearly haven’t seen much

[@yehiafathy2465]

@@ChipBoxingVids just go watching cody vs cruz he had a very imperessive performance that night

[@yoniimusic]

So I went out to a bar to celebrate my w then I got hammered and got this diamond with wings on my neck

[@lordburlap1925]

Now he has a TJ tattoo on his chin.

[@alzz0]

Lawrence Fishberg tj the steroid abuser

[@carlosmushroom1]

Gq should get tj to explain his tattoos

[@TLX9thWonder]

Tj shatterd his brain to the bonewall

[@Wuisini]

I like tjs tattoos

[@swag4life596]

Das ugly or u mean cody

[@M--FOURIE]

LoL

[@matthewtuttle626]

If you loo carefully you can see him holding up the belt in the eye on his right arm below the deer. Looks awesome

[@corihatfield]

honestly this made me like him more lmao

[@asdknjakljye]

Thought this video would be like an hour long

[@ArmedLethalEXec]

cody will always be my champ

[@stevenbrown2500]

True love on his hands and nickname no love...

[@user-th1wh2zj8y]

1:31 song?

[@mmatenay8488]

Sabaton carolus rex

[@user-zy6py3wk3r]

This dude is a BEAST!!!

[@markdasilva3095]

Cody “I don’t have a single good looking tattoo” Garbrandt

[@chipchippahson]

Oh please. He has fantastic artwork.

[@markdasilva3095]

@@chipchippahson Maybe if your blind he does.

[@muhammadhafizuddinh1398]

"I got a grenade tattoo because i drop bomb.." he sounds like a 10 years old

[@jonathanmendoza9494]

10 year old*

[@EB-mv5wb]

Wtf was so bad that YT completely wiped the comment section? 0_0

[@adrianmurrietta7338]

OG Warrior. Enough said.

[@carlosduarte2511]

We need an update on this video!!, he got the back tattoos

[@danielshamsudinov1599]

Damn, KZbin is tripping

[@pablomansini6449]

Didn’t like Cody before, but I’m starting to warm to him

[@dawormly]

Cody "mom, you better hold your end of the bargain" garbrant

[@elliotharwood3464]

I like his right sleeve with the colours that looks decent, agree with him the chest tat ain’t great and tbf I like the neck tattoo wouldn’t get it for myself but cool design and meaning 🙏🥊

[@ericc283]

what is the name of the beat at the begining and at 1.27

[@imli700]

Oof still no reply after 2 years

[@mattray8823]

How can you not love Cody?

[@shaneslack3929]

I like the relentless tat

[@Alexzaaay_]

I need some help on tattoo ideas. Any advice?

[@jarrodhall3686]

You know how most adults are justifiably embarrassed by the terrible tattoos they got as teenagers? I don’t think Cody will ever feel that.

[@mattwalker9714]

1:24 (skips leg day)

[@marconopolo5723]

That archangel banishing the devil tattoo looks suuuuper rough haha 😂

[@TheDarkWolfHunter]

Cody "I'm not religious I'm spiritual" Garbrandt

[@Sonobv]

Song @ 1:30?

[@unospam3486]

1.6mil views? But 19 comments smh😴

[@thatjack4]

I’d love to have my own tattoo explaining video

[@user-mo8il5gh3l]

I like Cody's neck tattoo

[@johnjaxson2309]

new found respect for no love. Sick guy!!

[@Nxnn132]

this is so sad

[@TroyHuffmanJr]

NesquiK unless he's trolling I was thinking the same lol

[@johnjaxson2309]

troy huffman nar man really😎

[@ericnisbet2700]

Go get that Strap back CHAMP!!!! It's yours for the taking.....NO LOVE!!!!! #1 fan

[@whiterabbit6982]

he just casually said him and his brother fought over food. hahaha

[@emmanuelcruzhernandez8907]

How do you come up with the tattoos

[@lunhing5308]

Tattoo a diamond on your chin maybe it'll make it stronger instead of that glass on it

[@giannimolluso5846]

You'll be back stronger than ever.

[@alexterkin2189]

No

[@giannimolluso5846]

@@alexterkin2189 , You're negative

[@grosebud4554]

Cody is the kind of guy to close drawers with his hip

[@darj617]

Give the editor a raise, he made Cody sound semi-intelligent.

[@Eagles.Fan.Since.Super.Bowl.52]

Cody is one of the most exciting MMA fighters going right now. Young, super talented. Just gotta get that ego handled and he's going to be back in the W column.

[@bashfulcs]

Whew 😵‍💫

[@blakestreetips7470]

Well dang 1.6 million views and I'm the 15th comment... what happened last time?

[@jackillest549]

his suit is on fleek

[@johnredberg]

Please make a separate channel for The Resistance with Keith Olbermann. Please.

[@ClownBabyPro]

He sounds and kinda talks like Weeman

[@alwaysFADEDU]

Lmfaooo

[@drewm9185]

Lol

[@natediaz4429]

Make a video like this with me.

[@BLAKeydPAnDa007]

Do Asap Bari next

[@ZackBlackwood97]

Whilst his neck tattoo is form fitting and wraps quite well around, if you just glimpse it looks like he's wearing a neck brace