So, UFC champ Cody Garbrandt is in a Geico commercial

UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt is a new insurance pitchman.

UFC officials recently released a new commercial for Geico starring the world’s top-ranked 135-fighter.

It’s the latest in the insurance giant’s “It’s what you do” series of commercial spots.

In this one, Garbrandt visits his “girlfriend’s” family, and according to the commercial description, “If you are UFC champion Cody Garbrandt, you tap out when things get uncomfortable. It’s what you do.”

Garbrandt (11-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who’s No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports/MMAjunkie MMA bantamweight rankings and No. 7 pound-for-pound, is currently coaching opposite upcoming opponent T.J. Dillashaw (14-3 MMA, 10-3 UFC) on “The Ultimate Fighter 25,” which debuts April 19 on FS1. He discusses the show, also dubbed “TUF 25: Redemption” since it features past and current UFC fighters, below.

For more on the UFC’s upcoming schedule, check out the UFC Rumors section of the site.

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