UFC 326: Garbrandt vs Xiao - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

Cody Garbrandt and Long Xiao will face off at UFC 326 at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States. Positioned on the undercard of the Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira main event, their rivalry brings the spotlight to them in the lightweight division.

Cody Garbrandt entered professional fighting with a solid base in boxing and wrestling. His past victories against renowned fighters have been both strategic and technically proficient. Yet with seven losses on his record, vulnerabilities are real challenges he’ll face against Long Xiao. Long Xiao has demonstrated resilience with a steady increase in wins over ten losses. His recent competition speaks to his adaptability, notably as he continues to refine his stand-up game against battling opponents.

What time is Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao fight

Live coverage for the Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao main card will start at 05:00 PM EST on Paramount+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

Region	Date	Main Card Start Time	Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao Ring Walks (approx.)
USA and Canada (EST)	Saturday, March 7, 2026	05:00 PM	07:20 PM
USA and Canada (PT)	Saturday, March 7, 2026	02:00 PM	04:20 PM
UK and Ireland (GMT)	Saturday, March 7, 2026	09:00 PM	11:20 PM
Australia (AEDT)	Sunday, March 8, 2026	08:00 AM	10:20 AM

The UFC 326 event takes place on March 07, 2026, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event starts at 07:20 PM EST. The main card features Max Holloway against Charles Oliveira. Cody Garbrandt faces Xiao in a lightweight bout on the undercard. This fight has three rounds scheduled.

The start time may vary depending on the duration of earlier fights. Fans should check local listings for exact times in their region.

Fighters Details

Cody Garbrandt

Nationality: United States
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 173 cm
Reach: 173 cm
Total Fights: 21
Record: 14 / 7 / 0

Long Xiao

Nationality: China
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 172 cm
Reach: 172 cm
Total Fights: 37
Record: 27 / 10 / 0

Cody Garbrandt faces Long Xiao in a lightweight battle with no belts on the line.

Cody Garbrandt turned pro with a record of 14 wins, 7 losses, and no draws. He has faced tougher opponents in his weight class, indicating seasoned experience. His past matches show resilience, suggesting he may challenge Long Xiao effectively.

Long Xiao holds an impressive record of 27 wins and 10 losses. His experience extends over multiple fights in the lightweight division. However, facing Cody's experience could be difficult as Cody's past opponents have been of high caliber. Long must leverage his agility to compete strongly in this fight.

Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao Betting Odds

Underdog: Cody Garbrandt : 2.2 (+124)
Favorite: Long Xiao : 1.7 (-148)

Method of victory	Cody Garbrandt	Long Xiao
By KO/TKO or disqualification	5.0 (+400)	5.8 (+480)
By decision or technical decision	4.0 (+300)	2.8 (+180)

How and where to watch the Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao Fight

You can watch Cody Garbrandt vs Long Xiao via Paramount+.

Region	Live-streaming
USA	Paramount+
Canada	Paramount+
UK and Ireland	Paramount+
Australia	Paramount+
India	Paramount+

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